I first mentioned this move back on April 25th (NAIA DIRT). It’s now official…Sam Kohnke has been named as the head basketball coach at NAIA Langston University. Here’s the release from LU: Langston University Athletic Director Donnita Rogers is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Kohnke as the 18th head men’s basketball coach for the Langston University Lions. “Coach (Sam) Kohnke has had significant success creating a
NAIA DIRT: Georgia Southern-East Georgia set to hire Tucek as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Georgia Southern-East Georgia Campus will hire Justin Tucek as its next head men’s basketball coach. Tucek spent this past season at Southern Arkansas University and has also been on staff at Emporia State University and Rock Valley College, in addition to a stint as a graduate assistant
NAIA NEWS: Columbia College hires Bredehoeft as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Columbia College has named Tyler Bredehoeft as the new head coach of the Cougar men’s basketball program, the athletic department announced today. Bredehoeft spent three seasons as head coach of the Avila men’s basketball team, leading the program to its most successful season in a decade. The Eagles finished the 2025-26 campaign with 12 Kansas
NAIA NEWS: Bredehoeft steps down at Avila; Slawson elevated to Head Basketball Coach
Avila men’s basketball assistant coach Alex Slawson has been elevated to Head Coach of the program after Tyler Bredehoeft has stepped down for other coaching opportunities. “I want to thank Tyler for his work the past three years,” said Avila Chief Mission Integration Officer/Vice President of Athletics and Student Affairs Shawn Summe. “I’m excited that
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Mitchell named Head Basketball Coach at Voorhees
Story Courtesy: Norman O’Neal, Vorhees Athletics Momentum is building around the Voorhees University Men’s Basketball program as Derrick Mitchell officially steps into the role of Head Coach, bringing with him a track record of success and a clear vision for the future. Mitchell is no stranger to winning. During his time leading the program as
Mawhorr named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA College of the Ozarks
College of the Ozarks has named Josh Mawhorr as its new head men’s basketball coach. Mawhorr has recent experience both inside the Bobcat program and at the Division I level. Mawhorr previously served as an assistant men’s basketball coach at College of the Ozarks during the 2023-24 season and most recently has worked as a
Dickman elevated to Head Basketball Coach at Graceland
A transformative era for Graceland University men’s basketball has reached its natural turning point. After engineering one of the most impactful rebuilds in program history, head coach Todd Lorensen has accepted the head coaching position at Rockhurst University. In response, Athletic Director Brady McKillip has elevated Associate Head Coach Matt Dickman—a key contributor to everything Graceland
Montana Western hires Isakson as Head Basketball Coach
A familiar face is returning to the Bulldog sidelines as the University of Montana Western has named alumnus J.C. Isakson the next head coach of its men’s basketball program. “I’m excited to welcome J.C. back to Montana Western to lead the men’s basketball program,” said Athletic Director Michael Feuling. “His head coaching experience, familiarity with the
NAIA NEWS: Osborn named Head Basketball Coach at Bethel University
Bethel University has announced the hiring of Head Coach David Osborn to lead the Bethel Men’s Basketball Program. “We are thrilled to welcome Coach Osborn as the new Head Coach of our Men’s Basketball Team at Bethel. David is a seasoned coach and servant leader who exemplifies what we strive to be every day at Bethel…Bethel Men’s Basketball
NAIA DIRT: Hammett no longer Head Basketball Coach at Paul Quinn College
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Leshawn Hammett is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Paul Quinn College. Hammett took over at PQC last April after a nine year run as the head coach at Penn State Wilkes-Barre. This past season, his team went 9-17 (4-8). Hammett, the all-time wins
Archey resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA University of Mobile
Darnell Archey has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Mobile. He will take over as the girls basketball coach at UMS-Wright. Archey’s wife is a teacher at the school, and his daughters play basketball there. No official announcement from Mobile, but UMS-Wright released the following on Instagram: UMS-Wright is thrilled
Burns elevated to Head Coach at NAIA National Champion Freed-Hardeman
After serving the last five years as the assistant coach at Freed-Hardeman University, Grant Burns will take over as the head coach for the defending NAIA National Champion Lion basketball team. “Faces and names may change, but the standard remains the same,” said Burns. Burns has been a vital part of Freed-Hardeman’s success since joining