Portland State Men’s Basketball added Gabe Palmquist-Clark to its coaching staff for the 2025-26 season. Palmquist-Clark is a native of Portland with more than a decade of collegiate coaching experience. “Gabe comes highly recommended from several coaches,” said Vikings Coach Jase Coburn. “I have gotten to know Gabe over a period of time in coaching
Mount St. Mary’s extends Lind through 2030-31 season
Following the most successful Division I campaign in program history, Mount St. Mary’s University and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Donny Lind have agreed to a long-term contract extension through the 2030-31 season. In addition to the long-term commitment with Coach Lind, additional program enhancements, including opting-in to the impending NCAA Settlement were announced by President Gerard J.
D2 New Mexico Highlands opens
New Mexico Highlands University has been informed by head men’s basketball coach Michael Dominguez that he is stepping down from that position and will not seek a new contract. Dominguez’s current contract expires on Monday, March 31. Dominguez concludes his six-year tenure as the Cowboys’ head coach with a 66-74 record. He finished the 2024
REPORT: Christian to be named Head Basketball Coach at Bryant
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm a Field of 68 report that Jamion Christian will be named as the new Head Basketball Coach at Bryant. Christian will replace Phil Martelli, Jr, who departed for VCU a few weeks ago. I mentioned Christian as the leaded at Bryant in the DAILY DIRT yesterday morning. Christian
Horner will not return as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Truman State
Truman State University men’s basketball coach Jeff Horner will not return next season. A national search for his successor will begin immediately. The University and Horner have agreed to part ways. Horner led the Bulldogs for seven seasons, during which the team achieved several successes, including an NCAA Division II Elite Eight appearance. Assistant Coach Vince Grier will serve
Huntington Head Coach Kory Alford resigns; Accepts assistant spot at Oral Roberts
After five seasons leading the Huntington University men’s basketball program, head coach Kory Alford is stepping down to accept the position of associate head coach at NCAA Division I Oral Roberts University under newly named head coach Kory Barnett. “I’m incredibly grateful to Huntington University for the opportunity to lead this storied basketball program over
REPORT: Navy set to elevate Perry to Head Basketball Coach
According to a Jon Rothstein report, Navy intends to promote Jon Perry to head coach. Perry, who has served as the associate head coach for the past 12 seasons would replace his former boss Ed DeChellis, who retired back on March 19th. Perry had spent the past 23 seasons coaching or playing under Ed DeChellis.
Leslie departs D2 Midwestern State; Named Head Basketball Coach at Westmont
Westmont Director of Athletics Robert Ruiz has announced the hiring of Justin Leslie as the head coach of the men’s basketball program. He becomes the 17th head coach in what will be the program’s 85th season next year. “I am thrilled to welcome Justin and his family to the Westmont community,” said Ruiz. “I have had
Estes resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Barry University
After 12 years as Barry University’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Butch Estes has decided to resign his position to explore other opportunities so he can be closer to his family. Coach Estes released the following statement: “After much thought and prayer, and with deep respect and gratitude, I have made the decision to depart from Barry’s head coaching
Iowa Basketball Staff Update
Story: James Allan, Iowa Athletics Josh Sash and Bryston Williams have joined the University of Iowa men’s basketball coaching staff as assistant coaches, it was announced Tuesday by head coach Ben McCollum. Sash and Williams join McCollum in Iowa City after serving on his staff at Drake a season ago. The duo helped guide the Bulldogs to a school-record
Buzz Williams named Head Basketball Coach at Maryland
Buzz Williams has been named the new head coach of the Maryland Men’s Basketball program, as announced by Colleen Sorem, Interim Barry P. Gossett Director of Athletics. Williams will be introduced at a press conference at Noon on Wednesday, April 2 on the main court at XFINITY Center. Williams has led his programs to 11
Trae Young named Assistant General Manager for Men’s Basketball at Oklahoma; Pledges $1 million toward program
Story Courtesy OU Athletics Communications University of Oklahoma Vice President and Athletics Director Joe Castiglione announced Monday that OU has hired former Sooners All-American and four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young as assistant general manager for men’s basketball. Castiglione also announced that Young has pledged to donate $1 million to support the championship efforts of that program.