Athletic director Donny Mayfield did not have to search far for his new head men’s basketball coach. Mayfield announced Monday morning he is handing the keys to the men’s basketball program at Tennessee Wesleyan University over to associate head coach Ray Stone. “When I sat there and thought about which direction to go with the
Oregon State DBO Kurt Paulson Named Head Basketball Coach at Carroll College
Carroll College Athletic Director Charlie Gross today announced the hiring of former Carroll player and assistant coach and current Oregon State Director of Basketball Operations, Kurt Paulson, as the 27th head coach of the Carroll College Men’s Basketball program. “We are thrilled to have Kurt rejoin the Carroll family as our new men’s basketball coach,”
OFFICIAL: Mike Poe Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Tennessee Wesleyan
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com published back on March 27th. It’s now been made official that Mike Poe, head men’s basketball and golf coach at Tennessee Wesleyan University, has resigned from his position to accept the head boys’ basketball position at Volunteer High School in Church Hill, TN. Poe previously served as the
Aaron Hill Named Head Basketball Coach at Culver-Stockton College
Culver-Stockton College athletic director Pat Atwell announced the hiring of Aaron Hill as the 24th coach in the 106-year history of Culver-Stockton men’s basketball. Hill arrives in Canton after spending the last four seasons at East Central University in Ada, Okla. Hill served as assistant coach at ECU from 2014-17 before being promoted to associate head coach prior
NAIA DIRT: Tennessee Wesleyan’s Poe Resigns
I can confirm that Tennessee Wesleyan head basketball coach Mike Poe has resigned. He had spent the past fourteen seasons at TWU where he compiled a 251-187 (13-16 this past season). Poe was named Coach of the Year in the Appalachian Athletic Conference in 2012, 2013 and 2016. An official announcement is expected shortly.
OFFICIAL: Keller Resigns at Montana Western
Steve Keller has officially resigned as the head basketball coach at The University of Montana Western in order to become the next head coach at Frontier Conference foe University of Providence (MT). Montana Western has issued the following statement:
Daily Dirt – 3/21/18
A bunch of things that I’ve heard… Last week, I mentioned four candidates at Eastern Kentucky (EKU DIRT). Two quick updates on this one…1. Purdue assistant Greg Gary needs to be added to the list. 2. I have heard that NC State’s AW Hamilton (on the list) interviewed earlier this week. I have heard that
Jeremy Lewis Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Cumberland University
Cumberland University Director of Athletics Ron Pavan announced Monday the hiring of CU alum Jeremy Lewis as the men’s basketball coach for the Phoenix, effective immediately. Lewis has spent the last nine years as the head coach for women’s basketball at Cumberland and the last 17 years at CU as a player, graduate assistant, full-time
University of Providence (MT) parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Anthony Owens
The Anthony Owens era of Argo basketball has come to an end in a mutual parting between the former Argo player and the University of Providence athletic department. Owen’s tenure lasted four years, after taking over as Head Coach before the 2014-15 season. “The University of Providence has decided a change in leadership for our
OFFICIAL: Wall Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at OLLU
Following up on a report that HoopDirt.com first mentioned in the Daily Dirt on 3/15… Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) is announcing the resignation of coach Ryan Wall as the head men’s basketball coach. The process to hire the next coach will begin in March after the NAIA National Championship Tournament concludes. Wall
Daily Dirt – 3/5/18
This is going to be a busy week. Here are a few things that I’ve heard… Missouri State is moving quickly in their search to replace Paul Lusk. I can confirm that no search firm will be used, instead AD Kyle Moats will chair a six person committee which includes MSU staff, faculty, and community
Buena Vista University’s Van Haaften to be Named Head Basketball Coach at Dordt College
Buena Vista University (BVU) Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brian Van Haaften has announced that he is stepping down effective March 2. He has accepted a position at Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa. “I want to thank BVU for the most awesome time of my life,” says Van Haaften. “These 22 years were so great.