Following-up on something that I mentioned in today’s DAILY DIRT on HoopDirt.com… D2 Allen University head men’s basketball coach Andre Payne, who was hired back on April 15th, has resigned in order to become the Director of Athletics and Women’s Basketball head coach at NAIA Talladega College. Payne had spent last season as the head women’s
Strickland named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at NAIA Keiser University
Keiser Director of Athletics Kris Swogger announced on Tuesday the hiring of Matthew Strickland as the next head coach of the Keiser women’s basketball program. “We are thrilled to welcome Matthew Strickland to the Keiser family as our new head women’s basketball coach,” Swogger said. “His passion for the game, commitment to student-athlete development, and strong track record of
NAIA DIRT: University of the Southwest Women’s Basketball Head Coach to also lead Men’s Program
The University of the Southwest’s head women’s basketball coach Steven Barker will take on double duty next season, also stepping in as the head coach of the Mustangs men’s basketball team. Barker, who took over the women’s team last season, will replace James Voight, who had been the men’s coach since 2021. Prior to his
Taylor named Kansas Wesleyan Women’s Basketball Coach
Harper Taylor is the new women’s basketball coach at Kansas Wesleyan, but she is not new to the university. Taylor was an assistant under former Coyote coach Ryan Showman for two seasons before moving on as an assistant at Division II Metro State Denver the last two years. “I get to go back and continue to build
Belk named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at NAIA Sterling College
Sterling College Athletics and Vice President for Athletics, Scott Downing, announced today that Evan Belk will be the next head women’s basketball coach at Sterling College. “Coach Belk’s passion for the mission of Sterling College, his caring attitude towards his players, and his love for his family stuck out to me as difference makers during
Showman named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at NAIA Our Lady of the Lake
Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) is excited to announce the hiring of Ryan Showman as the new head women’s basketball coach. Showman will officially begin his role with OLLU on Monday, May 19. “I want to start off by thanking Dr. Chavez, Athletic Director Tom Norris, Assistant Athletic Director Haley Holzem, and the
NAIA McPherson College hires Moorehead as new Head Women’s Basketball Coach
McPherson College Athletics Director Josh Daume announced that Alex Moorehead has been named Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Coach Moorehead comes to McPherson after a successful four-year stint as the Head Coach at Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, Fla. “We’re excited to welcome Coach Moorehead and his family to McPherson,” Daume said. “He brings a wealth of
Showman steps down as Women’s Basketball Coach at NAIA Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas Wesleyan University announced late Thursday that Ryan Showman ’04, the university’s all-time winningest women’s basketball coach, has accepted a coaching position outside the state and will resign his KWU role. Showman will join an institution with nine NAIA postseason appearances in just 16 years as an active program, including one NAIA Fab Four trip.
Scott named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at NAIA William Woods
Morgan Scott has been named the 13th William Woods University women’s basketball coach as the Owls prepare for their first season in the Heart of America Athletic Conference, announced WWU Interim Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Casey Wieder Tuesday. Scott takes the reins from Terry Nash, who recently resigned from the position. “We are so excited to welcome coach
Vessels named Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Wayland Baptist
Wayland Baptist University Athletics has named Jordan Vessels the 15th Head Coach in Flying Queens history. “I am beyond honored and incredibly humbled to be named the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Wayland Baptist University. This is a dream I have worked towards for years, and to have my first head coaching opportunity come from a program