Queens University of Charlotte head men’s basketball coach Grant Leonard has earned a fully-guaranteed contract extension, Director of Athletics Cherie Swarthout announced on Tuesday afternoon. The extension keeps Leonard at the helm of the Royals program through the 2030-31 season. “Grant Leonard continues to prove he is the right leader for Queens Men’s Basketball throughout our Division 1 journey, and at
DAILY DIRT – 4/28/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Some long-time college coaches headed to the prep ranks… Brock Erickson will take over as the head coach at Layton Christian Academy (UT). Erickson had spent the past two seasons as the associate head coach at UTRGV and was the head coach at D3 Nichols College before that (73-14 in 3
De Wit joins Abilene Christian Basketball Staff
Story Courtesy: Evan Nemec, ACU Athletics A respected coach who has worked with some of the best international players, Elliott De Wit has been hired as assistant coach at Abilene Christian as announced by head coach Brette Tanner on Tuesday. De Wit has spent eight seasons as a college coach, most recently spending two seasons as an assistant at
Russell named Assistant Basketball Coach at UTEP
Dan Russell has been tabbed an assistant coach for the UTEP men’s basketball team, head coach Joe Golding revealed Monday. Russell has spent the past four years with the Weber State men’s basketball program, including serving as the associate head coach the last two seasons. “We are incredibly excited to bring a coach with Dan Russell’s pedigree to
Pitt alums Greer and Ramón added to Panthers staff; Hubly promoted to assistant coach
Pitt Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Capel has announced the hiring of two Pitt alums to fill out his coaching staff for the 2026-27 season. Ricardo Greer, a 2001 Pitt graduate, has been named associate head coach and Ronald Ramón, a 2008 Pitt graduate, has been named assistant coach. Additionally, Billy Hubly has been promoted from assistant athletic director
D3 DIRT: Earlham opens (again)
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Earlham College will once again be on the hunt for a head basketball coach, as Isaiah Cavaco is no longer listed on the school’s athletics staff directory. Earlham is now set to search for its fourth head coach in the past three seasons. Cavaco, who was hired last spring, went 2-23
JUCO NEWS: Itawamba hires Rod Barnes as Head Basketball Coach
Itawamba Community College has made a major move for its men’s basketball program, naming veteran college coach Rod Barnes as the Indians’ new head coach. Barnes brings decades of NCAA experience to Fulton, including head coaching stops at Ole Miss, Georgia State and Cal State Bakersfield. A Mississippi native and former Ole Miss standout, Barnes
D2 NEWS: Jayson Gee named Head Basketball Coach at Concord University
Story Courtesy: Wes McKinney, Concord University Sports Information Director Concord University Athletic Director Luke Duffy and Concord University President Dr. Bethany Meighen have announced the hiring of Jayson Gee as the 16th head coach of the Concord University men’s basketball program. A formal press conference to introduce Gee is set for 1:00 p.m. Wednesday inside the Carter Center on Christie/Cox
Lightfoot named Assistant Basketball Coach at Florida Atlantic
Florida Atlantic men’s basketball Head Coach John Jakus announced the addition of Assistant Coach Ryne Lightfoot. “We are excited to welcome Coach Lightfoot to our staff,” said Jakus. “He brings a sharp basketball mind and a great work ethic. Rated among the top 75 assistants in the country by TopConnect, his experience and leadership will be a tremendous
OFFICIAL: Kastrup named Head Basketball Coach at Highland CC (IL)
I mentioned this one back on April 3rd (JUCO DIRT) – Highland has finally made it official as the have announced that they have hired Devin Kastrup as their new head men’s basketball coach: Highland Community College is proud to name Devin Kastrup as the Cougars new Men’s Head Basketball Coach. Kastrup has an extensive background in
Eastern Michigan Basketball Staff Update
Head men’s basketball coach Billy Donlon announced his coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season including Associate Head Coach Martin McGillan, in addition to assistant coaches John Bowler, Vince Fritz, Hassan Nizam, and Carlos McMath, as announced. “I want to thank President Dr. Brendan Kelly and Vice President Scott Wetherbee for providing the resources necessary to attract this caliber of coaching staff,” Donlon said. “We have
NAIA DIRT: Langston intends to hire current NAIA Head Coach to replace Wright
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard that NAIA Langston University intends to hire Sam Kohnke as their new head men’s basketball coach. He would replace Chris Wright who became the head coach at D1 Alabama State earlier this month. Kohnke spent last season as head coach at NAIA Oklahoma City University, leading the Stars to