Ottawa University head men’s basketball coach Aaron Siebenthall has announce the promotion of Jamie Batish from assistant coach to associate head coach. Batish joined the program in 2018-19 as a graduate assistant coach. “Jamie has more than earned this change in title,” said Siebenthall. He is in his sixth season on our staff. He started off as
NAIA NEWS: Andrews not returning as Head Basketball Coach at Taylor University
Taylor University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Kyle Gould, announced on Tuesday that Josh Andrews would not be returning as TU’s head men’s basketball coach following the conclusion of his 11th season at the helm for the Trojans. “Josh Andrews represented Taylor Athletics and our men’s basketball program with integrity and dedication for eleven years as
NAIA DIRT: Wilberforce opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Mark Mitchell is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Wilberforce University (OH). Mitchell took over at Wilberforce back in the summer of 2020 after stints as a high school coach in Ohio, and and as an assistant WBB coach at Ohio State. While at
Men’s Basketball Coaching Change made at NAIA Bethany College
Bethany College and the Department of Athletics announced a head coaching change in the men’s basketball program. “We thank Trevor Flemmer for his contributions as head coach of the men’s basketball program at Bethany College,” said Dean of Athletics Laura Moreno. “His work and effort did not go unnoticed, and we wish him nothing but
NAIA NEWS: Brubaker promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at OUAZ
Ottawa University Arizona Men’s Basketball and Coach Matt Keeley have announced the promotion of Cale Brubaker to Associate Head Coach. Coach Brubaker has his hands on all parts of Spirit basketball, primarily taking the lead on scouting and recruiting. Cale came to OUAZ at the start of the 2021-2022 season. OUAZ is in just its seventh season as a
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College restarts Basketball; Names Sinkfield as new Head Coach
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (GA) is headed from the NJCAA to the NAIA in July, 2024. The college, which dropped basketball back in 2008, will re-start their men’s and women’s programs as they move to the four-year level and join the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC). To get ready for this move, ABAC has named
NAIA NEWS: OLLU opens as Dial becomes fist-ever Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Texas A&M-San Antonio
Texas A&M University-San Antonio has hired Chris Dial to launch its men’s basketball program. Dial comes by way of Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU), where he has been for five seasons. OLLU is also a member of the NAIA and Red River Athletic Conference. “I am honored and feel extremely fortunate to be
NAIA NEWS: Molina out as Basketball Coach at Florida National; Pressman named Interim Head Coach
A mid-season men’s basketball coaching change has been made at NAIA Florida National University. The school has released the following statement: Florida National University’s red-hot men’s basketball team (3-5) will have a new leader in the locker room, as first-year assistant coach Daniel Pressman will take over head coaching responsibilities for the Conquistadors. Pressman’s promotion
OFFICIAL: Ulland named Interim Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Jamestown
Been following this one for a while – finally some clarity… Back on 11/16, I reported that Danny Neville was out as the head coach at NAIA University of Jamestown (NAIA DIRT). The very next day, I learned that assistant coach / interim head coach Taylor Jones was out after 24-hours on the job. In
NAIA DIRT: Interim Head Coach now out at Jamestown; Jimmies on to 3rd coach in two days
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Yesterday, I first reported (and confirmed) that Danny Neville was out as the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Jamestown. At that time, assistant Taylor Jones was named as the interim head coach, and appeared on the website with the the interim title. 24-hours later, multiple sources have told
NAIA DIRT: Coaching change made at the University of Jamestown (ND)
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through multiple sources that Danny Neville is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA powerhouse University of Jamestown (ND). Neville was in his ninth year as the Jimmies head coach, where he put together a 178-84 (.679) record. Over the last five years, Neville had really
NAIA DIRT: Burton no longer Head Basketball Coach at Union College (KY)
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A big early season shake-up at the NAIA level, as I can confirm that Kevin Burton is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at Union College (KY). Current AD and former women’s basketball head coach Tim Curry has taken over as the interim head coach, replacing Burton. Burton has had