Luke D’Alessio successfully accomplished his objective of establishing the Fayetteville State men’s basketball program as a contender in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) when he assumed the role of the 18th head coach in 2019. After five seasons at the helm, Coach D’Alessio and Fayetteville State University have reached a mutual decision to part ways—closing
Adams named Head Basketball Coach at Cleveland Community College
Cleveland Community College President Dr. Jason Hurst officially announced Jabarr Adams as the new Head Coach of the Yetis Men’s Basketball program. Adams succeeds former head coach Grayson Pierce. Adams, who joined the Yetis in 2024 as Associate Head Coach, brings a dynamic blend of collegiate and high school coaching experience, coupled with a passion
Nelson, Smith added to Northern State Basketball Staff
Northern State University head men’s basketball coach Matt Wilber announced his 2025-26 coaching staff today with the additions of Jack Nelson and Wes Smith. Nelson joins the Wolves after serving as the associate head coach at the University of Sioux Falls and head coach at the University of Mary, while Smith served as an assistant
Xavier Basketball Staff Update
Story Courtesy Tom Eiser, Xavier Athletic Communications Xavier University Sedler Family Men’s Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino announced the completion of his basketball staff, including six members of his New Mexico staff that led the Lobos to Mountain West Conference Championships and NCAA Tournament appearances each of the past two seasons. The new Xavier staff that comes
OFFICIAL: Acuff named Head Basketball Coach at Samford
I mentioned Lennie Acuff as the “hot” name at Samford earlier this morning. It’s now official…Samford released the following brief statement on the hiring: Alabama native Lennie Acuff has been named the head coach for the Samford University men’s basketball program. Announced Wednesday by Director of Athletics Martin Newton, Acuff becomes the 30th head coach in
Garden City CC names Tommy DeSalme Head Basketball Coach
Tommy DeSalme, the architect of one of the fastest-pace offenses in Junior College hoops, and the author of a national runner-up finish at Cowley in 2021 was named the new head men’s basketball coach at Garden City Community College during a press conference in the Hall of Fame Room at the Dennis Perryman Athletic Complex.
Hayes promoted at Associate Head Basketball Coach at FDU
FDU Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jack Castleberry announced the promotion of Josh Hayes to Associate Head Coach. The elevation comes ahead of Hayes’ third season in Hackensack. “We are incredibly lucky to have Josh on our staff,” said Castleberry. “I’ve had the privilege of working with him for four years and there is no one who’s counsel I trust
Purdue University Northwest names Ashton as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Purdue University Northwest Athletic Director Rick Costello has named Jordan Ashton as the next head coach for the men’s basketball program. “On behalf of the Purdue University Northwest Pride, I am excited to announce the appointment of Jordan Ashton as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach,” said Costello. “Jordan is a rising star in the coaching profession, with an impressive basketball background and
Spurlock named Assistant Basketball Coach at Penn
The University of Pennsylvania’s new John R. Rockwell Head Coach of Men’s Basketball, Fran McCaffery, has announced the hiring of Tristan Spurlock to his staff as an assistant coach. Spurlock comes to University City following three seasons on McCaffery’s staff at the University of Iowa as the Hawkeyes’ director of player development/assistant coach. In his
Daily Dirt – 4/9/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I am on the run today but wanted to get a few quick things out there this am. Will have more later today… Veteran Coach Emerging as Frontrunner in Samford Search It sounds like the search at Samford is wrapping-up. Earlier this week, I mentioned former Stanford and UAB head coach
Wheeler named Assistant Basketball Coach at Iowa
By James Allan, Iowa Athletics Connor Wheeler has been named an assistant coach with the University of Iowa men’s basketball program, it was announced Tuesday by head coach Ben McCollum. Wheeler has eight years of coaching experience at Drake (2024-25), Southeast Missouri State (2022-24), Southern Illinois (2019-22), Southern Miss (2018-19) and Missouri (2016-18). “Connor is a great
D3 DIRT: Trinity (TX) to open; Smith taking D1 assistant job
I can confirm a Jeff Goodman report from earlier today that D3 Trinity (TX) head coach Jimmy Smith is headed to Stephen F. Austin as an assistant coach. Smith has been the Tigers head coach for the past five seasons, where he has gone 98-24 (.803). This past year, he led his team to a