Brian McDermott, the longest-tenured head coach ever at Southern Oregon University in any sport, has announced his retirement after leading the Raider men’s basketball team for 26 years. McDermott had the ninth-most wins among all active NAIA coaches with 527 entering 2021-22. A cancer diagnosis days before the Raiders’ opener forced him off the sidelines
Epps named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Brewton-Parker College
Vice President of Athletics Chris Dooley is pleased to announce the hire of Leonard Epps to become the next leader of the Brewton-Parker Men’s Basketball program. “We are excited to bring Coach Leonard Epps to Brewton-Parker College,” Dooley said. “He brings in a solid resume of coaching and leadership for the growth of basketball programs.
Lewandowski as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Point Park U
Point Park University men’s basketball head coach Joe Lewandowski is stepping down after four years leading the Pioneers’ program. Lewandowski was hired as Point Park’s sixth men’s basketball head coach on Oct. 1, 2018 on an interim basis. After Lewandowski’s impact on the program four years, there will be a new leader of the program. “I would
Ratzlaff resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Tabor College (KS)
Micah Ratzlaff has resigned his duties as the Tabor head men’s basketball coach, stepping down after 15 years at the helm of the program. Ratzlaff compiled an overall record of 228-216 and a conference mark of 163-134 over his 15 years leading the Bluejays. That included an undefeated conference record during the 2015-16 season in which
Daily Dirt – 3/7/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) In Friday’s 60 Second Update, I put the over/under on D1 openings for the weekend at 3, and that was the number – with Florida Gulf Coast, San Diego, and Omaha all opening. So…3 was a push for all of the bettors out there. Due to the many emails, texts, and
NAIA DIRT: Sterling College (KS) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from great sources that Adam Hooker is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Sterling College (KS). Hooker took over at SC back in 2019, after serving as a high school coach in Colorado. During his tenure at Sterling, he put together an 18-69 (11-59 KCAC)
Daily Dirt – 3/2/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) It’s definitely starting to get busy out there – especially at the small college level. Here are few things that are going on… It sounds like Illinois State has already begun first round interviews in their quest to replace Dan Muller, who they parted ways with in mid-February. Some of the
OFFICIAL: Midland U (NE) opens
Following up on something that I reported yesterday. NAIA Midland University (NE) has now released a statement on the change that they have made with their men’s basketball coach: Midland University is conducting a national search for a new men’s basketball coach. Former head coach Oliver Drake is no longer with the Warrior program. In seven seasons,
NAIA DIRT: Huisman resigns at Iowa Wesleyan
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Iowa Wesleyan head men’s basketball coach Alex Huisman has resigned. Huisman had been the Tigers head coach for the past eight seasons, and was an assistant at the school before that. During his tenure, he compiled an 80-117 record, including a 12-19 (7-4 CAC) mark this season.
NAIA DIRT: Drake out at Midland U (NE)
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have now heard from multiple sources that Oliver Drake is out as the head coach at NAIA Midland University (NE). He informed his team of the news earlier today. Drake was hired by the Warriors back in 2015 after spending five seasons as the head coach at Ashford University (IA).
NAIA DIRT: The Master’s U (CA) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Kelvin Starr is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA powerhouse The Master’s University (CA). Starr had been the head coach of the Mustangs for the past six seasons where he had tremendous success. During his tenure at TMU, he was named as the NABC
Gavers retires as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Hastings College
Hastings College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Gavers has announced retirement from his position effective immediately. Gavers led the team to winning records in four of his nine seasons and in three seasons of Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) play. His finest overall seasons were in 2013-14 when he led the team to a 21-10 overall record