Following-up on something I mentioned earlier this morning (Daily Dirt – 7/29)… Wilberforce University (OH) will name Mark Mitchell as their new head men’s basketball coach. He will replace Kevin Waters who had been the head coach at WU for the past three seasons. Mitchell spent five seasons as an assistant women’s basketball coach at
Daily Dirt – 7/29/20
Some things that I’ve heard… It sounds like former UIC assistant Rod Clark is the leader for the vacant assistant spot at Austin Peay. Last season was Clark’s first at UIC after a stint at Sunrise Christian Academy. He was not retained at UIC after Steve McClain was released back in March. I have heard
OFFICIAL: Vaughan resigns as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Dickinson State
We’ve been talking about this one for a few weeks (Daily Dirt- 7/21) – it’s now official. Here is the press release from Dickinson State announcing the resignation of head men’s basketball coach Josh Vaughan. Blue Hawks men’s basketball coach Josh Vaughan has resigned his position at Dickinson State University. Vaughan has spent the last
Daily Dirt – 7/27/20
A few quick things to kick-off the last week of July… I have heard that the search at NAIA Dickinson State (ND) is moving quickly, and that “virtual” interviews will take place this week. It sounds like they could already be down to four finalists in the search to replace Josh Vaughan who is joining
Martin joins Friends U. Men’s Basketball Staff
Alex Martin has been chosen as the new Friends University men’s basketball graduate assistant intern coach, head coach Dale Faber has announced. Martin joins the Falcons after prepping at Maize South High School and competing collegiately at NCAA D-II program Missouri Western University and Cloud County Community College. “We are excited about the opportunity to
Daily Dirt – 7/21/20
Catching-up on a bunch of things… I have heard that Mississippi State GA Tevin Baskin will be hired as an assistant at D2 St. Michael’s College (VT). Baskin, who played at Quinnipiac when current St. Mike’s head coach Eric Eaton was an assistant there, had been at MSU for the past two seasons. He also
Southwestern College (KS) men’s basketball adds Myron Fisher as character coach
The Southwestern College men’s basketball program has added Myron Fisher to their staff as a character coach, head coach Matt O’Brien announced. Fisher, who played for the Moundbuilders from 2014-2018, is currently a middle school teacher in Wichita, Kan. After graduating from Allen High School in Allen, Texas, he went on to play basketball and receive his
Sexton resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Calumet College
Things are going to look a little different when the Calumet College of St. Joseph men’s basketball team take to the hardwood for the 2020-2021 season. For the first time in 15 years, Ryan Sexson won’t be on the sideline. Sexson announced to his team earlier this week that he is stepping down as the
Webber International University Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Webber International University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Gabriel Rutledge has announced the addition of new assistant coaches Chase Driscoll and Zaronn Cann to his staff for the upcoming 2020-21 men’s basketball season. “I’m very pleased to announce the addition of both Chase Driscoll and Zaronn Cann to our coaching staff,” said Rutledge. “I believe to
Valentine resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Warner Pacific U.
After nine years at the helm of Warner Pacific University Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Jared Valentine has resigned, effective July 14th, Director of Athletics, Mike Wilson announced. “I want to thank Jared for his leadership over the Men’s Basketball program over the past nine years,” stated Wilson. “Jared has had tremendous success at the helm of
Copeland named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Ave Maria University
When Ave Maria University looked to fill the men’s basketball head coach vacancy, it was important to find someone who could produce a winning program on the court while thoroughly understanding the mission of the school. After a month-long selection process, Jamon Copeland emerged as the candidate of choice. “I look forward to getting to
NAIA DIRT: Coaching change made at Rust College (MS)
Ato Green is no longer the head men’s basketball coach NAIA Rust College (MS). He had been there for the past three seasons – no reason has been given for his departure. I have heard that he has been replaced by Harris-Stowe State (MO) assistant Edward Newton. Newton is a Rust College alum, who had