Southern Maine Community College Athletics has announced the appointment of Ian Regan as Head Men’s Basketball Coach, becoming the 12th head coach in program history. A former Seawolves student-athlete, team captain, national champion, and assistant coach, Regan assumes leadership of the program following the coaching retirement of longtime head coach Matt Richards. His appointment continues
SMALL COLLEGE DIRT: Great Bay CC (NH) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Dawson Dickson is out after just one season as the head basketball coach at Great Bay CC (NH). Dickson, a New Hampshire native, had been the head coach at NJCAA Minnesota State North-Vermillion (2023-25) before returning east and taking over at GBCC last June. He has also
SMALL COLLEGE DIRT: Rotonda resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Penn State York
Matt Rotonda has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at USCAA Penn State York, and has been replaced on an interim basis by Josh Czerski. Rotonda had been the head coach at the college since 2019, and was a part of the program as a player and assistant since 2019. During his time as
Smith takes over as Head Basketball Coach at USCAA Villa Maria College
Jonathan Smith has been named as the Villa Vikings next Men’s Basketball Head Coach. He takes over a Vikings program that went 22-8 overall and finished runner-up in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) National Championship. “It’s an exciting time to be a Villa Viking and I am incredibly humbled to be leading this program,” said
Dickson departs Minnesota North-Vermilion; Named Head Basketball Coach at Great Bay CC (NH)
Dawson Dickson has stepped down as the head basketball coach at NJCAA Minnesota State North-Vermillion, and will become the new head coach at USCAA Great Bay Community College (NH). Dickson, a New Hampshire native, had spent the past two seasons as the Ironhawks head coach. He has also worked as an assistant at D2 Southern
Mercuri named Assistant Basketball Coach at Central Maine Community College
Central Maine Community College has announced the hiring of Michael Mercuri as its new Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach. Mercuri will work under head coach Dave Gonyea and joins fellow assistants Corey David and Jared Rubin on the coaching staff. “I am thrilled coach Mercuri is joining our staff,” said Athletic Director Gonyea. “His experience at the high school level
Wright State University – Lake Campus restarts Basketball program; Slaton named Head Coach
Wright State University – Lake Campus is thrilled to announce the addition of a Men’s Basketball program, marking a significant milestone as it becomes the fourth athletics offering on campus and the second program to be revived after previously being available. The men’s basketball team will compete in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA),
Thatcher named Head Basketball Coach at Bryant & Stratton College (Rochester)
James “JJ” Thatcher has been named as the new head men’s basketball coach at Bryant & Stratton College – Rochester in New York. He will be no stranger to the league that is within the USCAA, a league that coach Thatcher has spent some time coaching during his time in Florida. Thatcher said I am
Gainey elevated to Head Basketball Coach at The Apprentice School
The Apprentice School Director of Athletics Jeff Egnot has announced the promotion of Michael Gainey, Jr., to the position of Head Men’s Basketball Coach, effective immediately. “I could not be happier for MJ,” said Egnot. “He is a product of this program that has gone on to great things for our company and our program. His dedication to
Penn State Lehigh Valley announces Mills as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Penn State Lehigh Valley Athletics is proud to announce the hiring of their new head men’s basketball coach and Penn State Alumni, Kyle Mills, to take over the program. Kyle Mills has been named head men’s basketball coach at Penn State Lehigh Valley after being an assistant for the 2023-2024 season. Mills is no stranger
DAILY DIRT – 3/21/24
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Just a few quick things as the best Thursday of the year (sorry Thanksgiving) is finally here! I mentioned the search at SIU in yesterday’s DAILY DIRT. I’ve now been told that Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin has to be added to this list. His squad captured the OVC Championship
Bean named first-ever Men’s Basketball Coach at Stanton University
Stanton University announced the hiring of Les Bean as the first men’s basketball coach in school history. Bean brings a wealth of coaching experience and knowledge from 23 years of coaching at three different levels. In addition, Bean played four years professionally in Peru, Italy, and Mexico after having a standout college career at UCSB where he