Spartanburg Methodist College has announced the hiring of Blake Jackson as the new head men’s basketball coach. “We are thrilled to welcome Blake to Spartanburg Methodist College and the city of Spartanburg,” said Athletic Director Megan Aiello. “Blake’s passion and commitment to developing the player as a whole are evident in all he does. I
Bryan College has announced that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Don Rekoske will retire at the end of the current basketball season. This decision concludes a remarkable 20-year tenure during which Coach Rekoske made a significant impact on the basketball program and the countless student-athletes he mentored throughout his impressive 38-year coaching career. Coach Rekoske boasts
Todd Day is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at Philander Smith University. Day was the 8th overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft by Milwaukee, and played for Boston and Miami, Phoenix, and Minnesota during his career. The former University of Arkansas standout had been the Panthers head coach since 2016. No reason
Huston-Tillotson University has appointed John A. Smith Jr. as the head coach of the men’s basketball team. A veteran coach with a wealth of coaching experience in the NCAA’s Division I as well as Texas high school basketball, Smith takes over one of HT’s most visible athletic programs after having served as an assistant coach
Following-up on something that I first mentioned early yesterday (NAIA DIRT)…Nigel Jenkins has officially resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at Waldorf University (IA). He will be replaced on an interim basis by associate head coach Demitrius Martin. Here’s the official statement from Waldorf: Nigel Jenkins has resigned as head coach of the Waldorf
Drew Polsgrove joins the Truett McConnell Men’s Basketball coaching staff after graduating from Bethel University (Mishawaka, Ind.) where he majored in Business Management. He spent four years as a student assistant for the men’s basketball team and played two years of junior varsity basketball. Throughout his time at Bethel, the Pilots made three NAIA National
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Nigel Jenkins has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Waldorf University (IA). Jenkins had spent the past 13-seasons as the Warriors head coach, and is the all-time winningest men’s basketball coach in school history since joining the NAIA. Last season, he led his team
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Patrick Moynihan is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Spartanburg Methodist College (SC). Moynihan took over at SMC prior to last season, and led the Pioneers to a 20-12 record in their final year as an NJCAA school (they officially made the move to
Lindsey Wilson men’s basketball head coach Chris Starks announced the addition of Rodney Clarke to his coaching staff for the 2024-25 season. “We are thrilled to welcome Rodney to our coaching staff,” expresses Starks. “Rodney brings a wealth of experience, having both played and coached at a high level in the Mid-South Conference. His extensive background as
A familiar face will be taking on a new role in 2024 at McPherson College, as former student assistant Ethan Finckbone has joined T.J. Eskildsen men’s basketball staff as the new assistant coach. “We are excited to officially welcome Ethan to our staff! Ethan was a student assistant for us this past season and will step into
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Last week, Texas A&M Texarkana announced that head men’s basketball coach Ryan Wall would take over as the Director of Athletics as the college. With this move, Wall has stepped away from his coaching duties to focus on his full-time role as the AD. I can now confirm through multiple sources
Talladega College has announced the appointment of Chad Bailey as assistant men’s basketball coach. With a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success, Bailey is set to play a crucial role in helping the Tornadoes achieve new heights in the upcoming season. Bailey joins the Talladega coaching staff with experience in player
