After 29 years as a student-athlete, assistant coach, and men’s basketball head coach at Saint Francis University, Rob Krimmel plans to retire from coaching, Director of Athletics Jim Brazill announced. Brazill has announced the elevation of Luke McConnell as the men’s basketball head coach. McConnell is coming off his first season as the associate head coach for the Red Flash. Krimmel
D2 NEWS: Wilbur named Head Basketball Coach at Northern State
South Dakota native Matt Wilber will become the 23rd head coach in Northern State University men’s basketball history heading into the 2025-26 season. Northern State University Director of Athletics Nate Davis made the announcement today, tabbing Wilber to lead the pack as just the seventh head coach since the 1945-46 season and fifth in the
NAIA NEWS: Korver steps down at Northwestern College; Kooima promoted to Head Basketball Coach
Northwestern College has announced that men’s basketball head coach Kris Korver ’92 will be passing leadership of the program to Colton Kooima ’18 and Ben Miller ’13. Kooima will serve as the school’s ninth head coach, while Miller will be elevated to associate head coach. “It is a tremendous honor to announce the transition of leadership within our historic
Skinn extended through 2029-30 season at George Mason
George Mason University Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Marvin Lewis has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Tony Skinn (’06) through the 2029-30 season. The 2024-25 Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year, Skinn has quickly established himself as one of the top young head coaches in the nation. He is the fastest George Mason coach to
D3 Bryn Athyn College Eliminates Athletics
I mentioned this one on social media yesterday – it’s now been made official… D3 Bryn Athyn College has released a letter from their President outlining the reasoning for dropping all of their varsity sports. Below is the section on the elimination of athletics. The entire three page letter can be found HERE. Student Life
OFFICIAL: McCaffrey named Head Basketball Coach at Penn
The University of Pennsylvania’s T. Gibbs Kane, Jr. W’69 Director of Athletics and Recreation, Alanna Wren, has announced the hiring of Fran McCaffery W’82 as the new John R. Rockwell Head Coach of Men’s Basketball. McCaffery will be introduced to the community on Monday, April 7 during a press conference at 10 AM at The Palestra. The announcement
Siddle, UNCW Agree to Extension
UNCW Director of Athletics Michael Oblinger has announced a contract extension for Head Men’s Basketball Coach Takayo Siddle, tying the head coach of the 2025 Coastal Athletic Association Champions to the Seahawk program through 2030. Siddle’s extension was approved by UNCW’s Board of Trustees during a session on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. “Coach Siddle and his staff have been
Farokhmanesh promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Colorado State
Known for taking big shots, he will now call them. Ali Farokhmanesh will become the 21st head coach in Colorado State men’s basketball history. “I am thrilled that Ali will continue leading our men’s basketball program, now as head coach,” Director of Athletics John Weber said. “Ali has a relentless attitude that he attacks each day with, which was important
REPORT: Penn to hire Fran McCaffery as new Head Basketball Coach
Earlier this week in the DAILY DIRT, I mentioned Fran McCaffery’s involvement at Penn. Now, according to multiple reports, including one from Sam Federman, a deal to hire McCaffery is “imminent.” A Penn alum, McCaffery takes over just weeks after being dismissed from Iowa, where he coached for 15 seasons and became the program’s all-time
OFFICIAL: VCU hires Phil Martelli, Jr. as new Head Basketball Coach
Phil Martelli Jr. has been named the 14th head coach in VCU Men’s Basketball history, VCU Vice President and Director of Athletics Ed McLaughlin announced Wednesday. He will be formally introduced at a press conference at the Stuart C. Siegel Center on Thursday, March 27 at 11:30 a.m. The press conference is open to the public. “We are thrilled to
OFFICIAL: Hodge named Head Basketball Coach at West Virginia
Ross Hodge, who has won 80% of his games as a head coach and is considered one of the nation’s top defensive masterminds, has been named the 24th head men’s basketball coach at West Virginia University, Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker announced today. “Ross Hodge is a proven winner and leader who has demonstrated success at
Stephen F. Austin adds Andrus as Assistant Basketball Coach
The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjack Basketball Team and Head Coach Matt Braeuer announced the hiring of Assistant Coach Payne Andrus on Wednesday afternoon. Payne Andrus will be entering his first season on the Lumberjack coaching staff, serving as an Assistant Coach, after spending the previous two seasons serving as an Assistant Coach on the New