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Keckler steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Moravian; Mayes named Interim Head Coach

Moravian University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Darryl Keckler has stepped down from his position to become Associate Athletic Director – Development at Middle Tennessee State University. The Greyhounds have named full-time assistant coach Michael Mayes as interim head coach for the 2025-26 season. “We are grateful for all that Darryl has accomplished these past three years here at Moravian,”

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Thompson named Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Bemidji State

Bemidji State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Boschee announced that he has completed the Beavers’ 2025-26 coaching staff with the addition of Tristan Thompson.  Prior to coaching for the Beavers, Thompson spent two years coaching for North Central University as a graduate assistant.  During his first season at North Central, Thompson helped lead the Rams to

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OFFICIAL: Lange departs for NY Knicks; Donahue named Head Basketball Coach at St. Joe’s

Saint Joseph’s University Vice President and Director of Athletics Jill Bodensteiner announced that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Billy Lange is moving to the New York Knicks in a front-office post focused on player development, following a tenure marked by progressive and sustainable growth. Steve Donahue has been named the 16th head coach in the 116-year history of

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D’Angelo named Assistant Basketball Coach at USC Upstate

As preseason training has commenced, Upstate Men’s Basketball have continued to build the pieces ahead of the 2025-26 season with Head Coach Marty Richter announcing Jon D’Angelo as part of the staff as the assistant coach. “I’m excited for Jon to join our program, ” Head Coach Marty Richter also mentioned, “Jon’s experience coaching at various levels will be valuable

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Mitchell promoted to Co-Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Xavier University of Louisiana

Xavier University of Louisiana announced the promotion of Tyrone Mitchell to co-head coach of men’s basketball, effective immediately. Mitchell will share the workload with Alfred Williams, the head coach since 2016. Williams also will be known as co-head coach. “We are thrilled to announce Coach Tyrone Mitchell’s promotion to co-head coach of Gold Rush basketball,”

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