The longest-tenured assistant men’s basketball coach in the Ohio Valley Conference, who has been instrumental in raising the profile and national reputation of the program – having a direct hand in some of the highest-rated recruiting classes in Morehead State history, has earned a much-deserved promotion. Scott Combs is the now the Associate Head Coach for Morehead State
Kelvin, Kellen Sampson Sign Contracts with Houston Men’s Basketball
University of Houston Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kelvin Sampson and Assistant Coach Kellen Sampson have signed new contracts with the program, Vice President of Athletics Chris Pezman announced. Both contracts are pending approval from the University of Houston System Board of Regents. Kelvin Sampson’s new contract runs through the 2026-27 season, elevating him to one
Laing named Assistant Basketball Coach at Portland State
Portland State Basketball Coach Jase Coburn has announced the hiring of Nate Laing as a new assistant coach to the Viking program. “Nate is a real basketball guy. He had a father who was a coach, he played Division I basketball and he has transitioned quickly to be a top assistant coach,” said Coburn. Laing comes to PSU after
6/13 UPDATED Charlotte Basketball Coach Search Odds
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Been working this one hard since it’s the only current D1 search going on right now. Following up on my UPDATE from earlier today, Here are latest odds: Past odds can be found HERE. Interesting to see the progression of this one. As I mentioned earlier today, all signs are pointing
Charlotte Basketball Search Update…
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) The search at Charlotte is starting to wind down and get a bit clearer. Here’s a quick update… More on this as I hear it, but gotta run and go coach a Little League game (playoffs vs an undefeated team). Oh boy…
Southeastern Louisiana Basketball Staff Update
Southeastern Louisiana University men’s basketball coach David Kiefer is adding two new faces to his staff for 2023-24, announcing the additions of Cody McCoy and Andrew Riley. The hirings of both McCoy and Riley are pending approval by the University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors. McCoy comes to Southeastern after four seasons in the junior college ranks at
Siena Basketball Staff Update
Siena Basketball Head Coach Carmen Maciariello has announced an addition and a pair of promotions to his staff for the 2023-24 season. Andy Farrell joins the Saints as an assistant coach, while Derek Brooks has been promoted to assistant coach, and Jonathan Pickett has been elevated to director of basketball operations. A 16-year college basketball professional, including 13 seasons at the Division I level,
Iowa State Basketball Staff Update
Iowa State Head Men’s Basketball Coach T.J. Otzelberger has announced updates to his staff for the upcoming season. Stevie Taylor has been named the assistant director of player development, while Brian Pearson and Lavonte Davis have been named graduate assistants. “Stevie is an excellent teacher and communicator and takes tremendous pride in developing young men, on and
NAIA Cal Maritime opens as Bross becomes assistant at D2 Cal State San Bernardino
CSUSB men’s basketball head coach Gus Argenal and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced the hiring of Tim Bross as its new men’s basketball assistant coach. Bross comes to Cal State San Bernardino from Cal State Maritime Academy, where he has been the head coach since October of 2020. During his time coaching the Keelhaulers,
White added to Southern Nazarene Basketball Staff
Southern Nazarene University Men’s Basketball Head Coach B.J. Foster announced the hiring of C.J. White as the new assistant coach. White joins Foster, assistant coach Julious Coleman and graduate assistant coach RJ Palmer in leading the reigning Great American Conference champions. White returns to Southern Nazarene where he played from 2015-2017. Following his playing career, he served
D2 DIRT: Ohio Dominican opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Kelly Winter is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Ohio Dominican University. I have heard that he will taking a job outside of college athletics. Winter had spent the past four seasons at Ohio Dominican where he put together a 33-70 (.320) record, including
NAIA NEWS: Fundalewicz steps away from Basketball position; assumes administrative role Embry-Riddle (AZ)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Ariz.) of Athletics, Phil Hess, has announced that Eric Fundalewicz will be the transition from his role as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach, and assume the position of Assistant Athletic Director “Eric works well with everyone in our department and is a respected member of both our campus and Prescott communities”, Hess said. “He