Southwestern Christian University announced Brandon Rollins as its new head men’s basketball coach Tuesday. Rollins, an SCU alumnus, spent the past four seasons serving as an assistant coach at fellow Sooner Athletic Conference school Mid-America Christian. Rollins replaces Jon Mack who vacated the position to become head coach at Lancaster Bible College (Pa.). We are excited to
Combs resigns as Head Basketball Coach at OPSU
Oklahoma Panhandle State University Director of Athletics Meghan Mulcahy has announced that men’s basketball Head Coach Aaron Coombs has resigned his position with the Aggies. In his letter dated Monday (June 3), Coombs cited his intent to assume another coaching position, with Friday, June 7 as his final day with the Aggies. “We certainly thank
Kindle added to Peru State Basketball Staff
With the expansion of the roster for the men’s basketball program, Peru State head coach Ludwig has announced the hiring of Reggie Kindle to his staff. Kindle was hired as an assistant coach and will also have the primary responsibility for the new junior varsity program for the 2019-2020 season. Ludwig stated, “We are absolutely
NAIA DIRT: Cincinnati Christian names new Head Basketball Coach
I can confirm that Cincinnati Christian University has hired Cory Gardner as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Gardner will replace Greg Miller became the head coach at Trinity International University earlier this spring. Gardner has previously served as an assistant coach at Virginia Intermont, Union College and Cincinnati Christian. He takes over a CCU program
Williams resigns as Head Basketball Coach at WVU Tech
Bob Williams, who has been at the helm of men’s basketball at WVU Tech the past 17 seasons, has resigned his position as head coach to spend more time with family. “This has been an extremely difficult decision for me to make. However, this is something I have been thinking about since the season ended
OFFICIAL: Dennis Hopson Named Head Basketball Coach at Lourdes
Following up on something that I mentioned in yesterday’s Daily Dirt… Lourdes University Athletics Director Janet Eaton has named Dennis Hopson as the third head men’s basketball coach in the program’s history. A native of Toledo, Hopson arrives at Lourdes with more than 30 years of basketball coaching, recruiting, and playing experience. “I am thrilled to announce
Daily Dirt – 5/1/19
Some things that I’ve heard… It sounds like former Cal Poly head coach Joe Callero has interviewed for the opening at Western Oregon. Callero, who was the head coach at Cal Poly from 2009-19, had previously worked in Western Oregon’s league (GNAC) as the head coach at Seattle (2001-09). Bob Marlin’s search to replace Kevin
Bethel Names Steve Drabyn as Next Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Bethel College Athletic Director Tom Visker is pleased to announce that Steve Drabyn has been named as the tenth head coach in men’s basketball program history. “Steve rose to the top of an exceptional list of candidates for this position,” stated Visker. “He has the winning experience, recruiting connections, and faith-based approach to coaching that
Daily Dirt 4/15/19
A few quick things… I have heard that Clemson Director of Recruiting Lucas McKay will join Billy Donlon’s staff at UMKC. McKay had been at Clemson for the past nine seasons. More UMKC staff additions shortly. I have heard that the leader at DII Colorado State Pueblo is Sheridan College (WY) head coach Matt Hammer,
Daily Dirt II – 4/12/19
Busy day. Wanted to clear a few things off my plate with a second Daily Dirt of the day. Headed to sunny Toronto in the morning for a week… Obviously a lot of talk surrounding Northern Kentucky’s John Brannen at Cincinnati. A couple of other names making the rounds right now are former Vanderbilt head
Eskildsen Named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA McPherson College
McPherson College has found its next men’s basketball coach, and they didn’t have far to go to find him. Andrew Ehling, McPherson College athletics director, has announced that T.J. Eskildsen will take the reins of the Bulldog men’s basketball program. Eskildsen takes over for Tim Swartzendruber, who resigned last month to become the new athletic
Newton Selected to Guide Reinhardt Men’s Basketball
By Mike DeVader, Reinhardt Director of Athletic Communications & Media Special thanks to Andrew College Sports Information WALESKA, Ga. – Justin Newton, the reigning Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association (GCAA) Men’s Division I Basketball Coach of the Year from Andrew (Ga.) College, has been selected as the next men’s basketball coach at Reinhardt University, Vice President