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
NAIA NEWS: McCray promoted to Head Basketball Coach at William Carey
William Carey Athletic Director Tracy English has announced the hiring of longtime assistant Phillip McCray to replace Steve Knight as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Knight announced his retirement in March on the heels of a Southern States Athletic Conference Championship after tying the school record with 28 wins. “I am extremely grateful and excited to accept the
NAIA DIRT: Bethel’s Drabyn on the move, set to be named Head Basketball Coach at Marian University
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I teased this one in today’s Daily Dirt, and can now confirm that Bethel University’s Steve Drabyn is on the move and is set to become the head coach at Marian University (IN). Drabyn took over at Bethel back in 2019 following stints as a D1 assistant at both Lipscomb (2013-19)
NAIA NEWS: Cottingham announces retirement as Head Basketball Coach at Spring Arbor
After nearly three decades of leadership, impact, and excellence, Ryan Cottingham has announced his retirement as head coach of the Spring Arbor University men’s basketball program. “Coach Cottingham built something that will outlast any single season or championship,” said Ryan Marken, Interim Director of Athletics. “His love for Jesus created an outpouring of grace, truth, and genuine care
Stutts departs Freed-Hardeman, named Assistant Basketball Coach at North Alabama
I teased this one in the Daily Dirt back on 3/29 when I said a “monster” NAIA was opening. Here it is…Drew Stutts, who led Freed-Hardeman to the 2025-26 NAIA National Championship is on the move and has been hired as an assistant at his alma mater North Alabama. Here’s the official release from UNA:
NAIA NEWS: Reigle named Head Basketball Coach at Culver-Stockton
Culver-Stockton College Athletics Director Pat Atwell announced that Jeremy Reigle will be the new Head Coach of the Wildcat Men’s Basketball program. Reigle replaces Dorian Hobbs, who resigned in February after three seasons at the helm. Reigle will become the 26th head coach in the 112-year history of the program. Reigle has spent 16 years as
DAILY DIRT – 3/31/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A bunch of small college search updates… NCAA D2 Northern Michigan Names making the rounds here include Green Bay assistant Keli Ganz, Old Dominion assistant Ryan Nadeau, and an NJCAA D2 head coach. Before joining the Green Bay staff, Ganz was the associate head coach at Northern Michigan. Nadeau is a
NAIA NEWS: Floyd named Head Basketball Coach at Defiance
Defiance College welcomes 2010 graduate and former standout guard Mike Floyd as the next head coach of the men’s basketball program, the DC Athletic Department announced on Tuesday. Floyd, a four-time All-HCAC performer for the Yellow Jackets from 2006-10, becomes the 24th head coach in program history. Floyd played four seasons for Defiance while the