The University of Montana Western has announced that head men’s basketball coach Patrick Jensen has stepped down from his position to pursue other career opportunities. Jensen served as the Bulldogs’ head coach for the past three seasons after previously spending five years as an assistant coach in the program. During his three-year tenure as head coach, he
NAIA DIRT: Defiance College Men’s Basketball job opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Josh Gibson is no longer serving as the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Defiance College. Gibson was hired in April 2021 and led the program through its transition from NCAA Division III to the NAIA while guiding the Yellow Jackets to a conference tournament appearance and developing multiple all-conference and
NAIA NEWS: Rice named Head Basketball Coach at Rochester Christian
The 2026-2027 men’s basketball sideline will look different next year as Rochester Christian University has announced that current men’s basketball assistant coach, Quin Rice, has been tabbed to take over for Dr. Klint Pleasant following his 15-year stint at the helm. “Blessed doesn’t even begin to describe this. I am thankful to Clayton Bissett and
NAIA NEWS: Pleasant steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Rochester Christian
Rochester Christian’s Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Dr. Klint Pleasant, has announced that he will be stepping down in mid-April, ending 53 seasons with a Pleasant at the helm of the program. Pleasant was announced in January as the ninth president of Southwestern Michigan College and will start on April 6. Pleasant has enjoyed remarkable success
NAIA NEWS: Hobbs will not return as Head Basketball Coach at Culver-Stockton
Citing the need to pursue new opportunities, Culver-Stockton College Head Basketball Coach Dorian Hobbs, Jr., announced Friday that he would not return for the 2026-27 school year. Hobbs, a 2015 Culver-Stockton graduate and former assistant with the Wildcats, served as head coach of the program for three seasons, compiling a 24-61 overall record. The Wildcats
NAIA DIRT: Mendoza out as Head Basketball Coach at Florida Memorial
Joshua Mendoza is out as the head basketball coach at NAIA Florida Memorial after just one season. Mendoza, who had previously served as an assistant in the program, was elevated to head coach back in June 2025 following the departure of Delano Thomas (who joined the staff at High Point). This season, Mendoza led the
NAIA NEWS: College of the Ozarks Head Basketball Coach Steve Shepherd to step down at end of season
College of the Ozarks has announced that Steve Shepherd will complete his chapter as head men’s basketball coach, effective at the conclusion of the 2025-26 academic year. Shepherd will continue leading and serving as an influential part of Bobcat Athletics in his role as College of the Ozarks athletic director. Introduced as the fourth head
OFFICIAL: Marian’s Pat Knight resigns
Following-up on reports from earlier today…Pat Knight is officially out as the head basketball coach at NAIA Marian University (IN). The school has released the following statement: Pat Knight has officially resigned as Marian’s head men’s basketball coach, effective immediately. Knight returned to coaching after a 10-year scouting run with the Indiana Pacers in 2024
NAIA DIRT: Pat Knight steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Marian University
Pat Knight has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Marian University. Knight, the son of Indiana legend Bob Knight, had been Marian’s head coach since 2024. Knight told WISH News 8, “I quit because they wanted me to fire a staff member.” Knight added that he disagreed with that directive, and therefore,
NAIA NEWS: Osborn promoted to Head Basketball Coach at University of the Southwest
The University of the Southwest has promoted Will Osborn, formerly the Associate Head Coach of Men’s Basketball, to Head Coach of the men’s program, effective immediately. Steven Barker, the former Head Coach, will transition into the role of Associate Head Coach while continuing his duties as Assistant Athletic Director and Head Coach of the Women’s
Former NBA Standout Todd Day named Interim Head Basketball Coach at D2 Edward Waters
Edward Waters University (EWU) announced today that Todd Day—former NBA standout, University of Arkansas All-American, McDonald’s All American, and championship-winning collegiate head coach—has been appointed Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach for the 2025–2026 season, effective November 18, 2025. Day enters the role as one of the most accomplished basketball figures ever to lead the Tigers
Kelan Jones named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Texas College
Texas College has announced the appointment of Coach Kelan Jones as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Steers basketball program. A native of Dallas, Texas, Coach Jones brings more than two decades of experience in athletics, education, and player development to the position. A proven