Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Following-up on my TWEET from Tuesday… I can confirm that D2 Claflin University (SC) will name Brion Dunlap as their new head men’s basketball. Dunlap spent twelve seasons as a D1 assistant – he worked at Mount St. Mary’s for seven years before moving on to Holy Cross for five seasons.
Former William Jewell head coach Larry Holley passes away
William Jewell College is saddened to share the passing of longtime head men’s basketball coach Larry Holley, who passed on Thursday, May 12, at the age of 76. Funeral arrangements are forthcoming, and the Holley family has requested privacy during this time. Holley spent 44 years on the William Jewell campus as a head coach
Hunter departs Lakeland CC; Named Head Coach at NAIA SMWC
Mike Hunter will become the new men’s head basketball coach for the Pomeroys. Coach Hunter comes to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College from Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio, where he has been the head coach since 2019. In his three years at Lakeland, he led the team to the OCCAC Conference championship, was the Regional XII
McSorley promoted to Lead Assistant at NAIA Southwestern College
Current Assistant Coach of the Southwestern College men’s basketball team, Jimmy McSorley, has been promoted to the lead assistant coaching position for head coach Matt O’Brien heading into the 2022-23 campaign. With the promotion, McSorley will assume several new responsibilities, as well. “Coach Mac has made a positive impact on our program since the day he arrived,” said
Repay promoted to Associate Head Coach at Florida College
Jesse Repay has been promoted to associate head coach of the Florida College men’s basketball program. Repay, the Ogden Dunes, Ind. native, is entering his third season at Florida College. The Falcons just finished off a record-breaking 31-4 season. They won the Continental Athletic Conference Tournament and qualified for the NAIA National Tournament. FC defeated Evangel
NAIA DIRT: National Champion Loyola New Orleans opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that current Stacy Hollowell is no longer the head coach at NAIA National Champion Loyola University New Orleans. This past season, Hollowell led Loyola to a 37-1 (17-1) record, and captured the SSAC championship on their way to the national title. For his efforts this past season, Hollowell
NAIA DIRT: Presentation College (SD) set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Stan Holt is no longer the head coach at NAIA Presentation College (SD). Holt, who was hired last spring, led Presentation to a 13-15 (6-8 NSAA) record this past season. Prior to being hired at PC, he had served as the head coach at both Oklahoma City
OFFICIAL: Wright named Head Coach at Langston University
Following-up on something that I first reported yesterday (NAIA DIRT). Chris Wright has now officially been named as the head coach at NAIA Langston University. Here is the official release from LU: Langston University Director of Athletics Donnita Rogers is pleased to announce Chris Wright as the head men’s basketball coach for the Langston Lions.
NAIA DIRT: Talladega’s Wright on the move; Set to be named head coach at Langston U (OK)
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Chris Wright, who led Talladega College to the NAIA Championship Game this past season is on the move. I can confirm through multiple sources that he will be named as the new head coach at NAIA Langston University (OK). Wright led Talladega to a 32-6 (15-3 SSAC) record this past season,
Reynolds named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at NAIA Point Park
Point Park University Director of Athletics John Ashaolu has announced the hiring of Kevin Reynolds as the next men’s basketball head coach for the Pioneers. “Our athletic department and the men’s basketball program got a lot better today with the addition of Kevin Reynolds as our head coach,” said Ashaolu. “Kevin’s proven track record of
NAIA Goshen College (IN) opens
Associate Head Coach Kyle Capps will begin serving immediately as the Maple Leafs Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach as Maple Leafs Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jon Tropf just announced he is pursuing a new opportunity in college basketball. A national search for a new head coach is underway. Interim Head Coach Kyle Capps has spent three seasons on the Maple Leafs
Coleman hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at NAIA Brewton-Parker
Brewton-Parker College Vice President of Athletics Chris Dooley along with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Leonard Epps have announced the hire of Jovan Coleman to the program’s coaching staff. “We are excited to have Coach Jovan Coleman join the BPC family”, Dooley said. “Jovan will be a great addition to the men’s basketball staff, and we