Story Courtesy Joshua C. Jackson, SSU Assistant AD for Media Relations Savannah State University, has officially named Clevan Thompson as the head coach of the men’s basketball program. Appointed interim head coach on January 6th after the midseason retirement of former head coach Horace Broadnax, Thompson now becomes the 12th head coach in the history of the program. “We
Payne named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Allen University
Following a national coaching search, Allen University announced Tuesday that Andre Payne will become the new head coach of the school’s men’s basketball program. A proven leader with more than 25 years of experience as both an administrator and college coach, Payne has achieved more than 200 wins at various levels of coaching. Payne arrives
D2 DIRT: Maddox no longer the Head Basketball Coach at Benedict College
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Artis Maddox is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Benedict College. He has been removed from the staff directory, and 404’d if you Google him. Maddox had spent the past seven seasons at Benedict, where he went 100-88 (.532). Prior to a 6 win campaign this season, Maddox
Broadnax announces retirement at Savannah State; Thompson named Interim Head Basketball Coach
Savannah State University head men’s basketball coach Horace Broadnax announced his retirement on Monday, January 6th. Assistant Coach Clevan Thompson will assume the Interim Head Coach role, effective immediately. “We thank Coach Broadnax for his leadership of the men’s basketball program here at Savannah State,” remarked Director of Athletics, Opio Mashariki. “I have immense respect and gratitude for everything
Rayford named Head Basketball Coach at Lane College
Lane College has named Harold Rayford head coach of the Dragons men’s basketball program. “Coach Rayford brings a wealth of knowledge on and off the court to our men’s basketball program,” said Derrick Burroughs, Director of Athletics. “His leadership and coaching experience, along with his relationships throughout all levels of the basketball community, will complement
D2 NEWS: Dal Bon added to Clark Atlanta Basketball Staff
Alfred Jordan, Head Coach of the Clark Atlanta men’s basketball team has announced the addition of Tim Dal Bon to his coaching staff as an assistant coach. Dal Bon joins Clark Atlanta University after 3 successful years serving as the Head Coach at Albany Technical College, a Division I junior college in Albany, Georgia. While
Edward Waters U Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Edward Waters head men’s basketball coach Cabral Huff has finalized his assistant coaching staff, it was announced this week. Joining Huff on the sidelines are Brandon Britt, Chris Reedy, and EWU alum and former 1,000 point scorer for the Tigers, Charles-Eddie “Chuck” Smith. A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Brandon Britt comes to Jacksonville after spending
D2 DIRT: Edward Waters U (FL) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I teased this one on Twitter yesterday – I can now confirm that Fredrick Summers is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Edward Waters University (SIAC). Summers was hired as the head coach at EWU back in 2018, after a short stint as the head coach at Talladega
OFFICIAL: Morehouse removes Whittler’s interim tag
Following-up on something that I mentioned in yesterday’s DAILY DIRT. The interim tag has now officially been removed from Morehouse head coach Doug Whittler. Here’s the official release from the school: After a season in which Doug Whittler notched 21 wins and tied a school record for consecutive victories (18), athletic director Curtis Campbell removed Whittler’s interim
Miles MBB head coach Watson promoted to Interim AD
Miles College has promoted head men’s basketball coach Fred Watson to the role of Interim Director of Athletics. He takes over for Reginald Ruffin, who departed for Tuskegee where he will become the AD/head football coach. Watson will still coach while assuming the AD role “Coach Watson has led the Miles college basketball team through
OFFICIAL: FVSU parts ways with Sherrill
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Following-up on the D2 DIRT that I published earlier today. D2 Fort Valley State University has now issued an official statement regarding their men’s basketball coaching change: Fort Valley State University has decided to part ways with basketball head coach Mark Sherrill. Athletic director Dr. Anthony Holloman says it was time
D2 DIRT: Fort Valley State opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Mark Sherrill is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Fort Valley State University (SIAC). As further confirmation, Sherrill has been removed from the roster, and the dreaded 404 error comes up when you try to access his bio from a search.