Former Hawaii Head Basketball Coach Gib Arnold announced in a Facebook Reels post that he will be joining Danny Sprinkle’s staff at the University of Washington as the Director of Mental Performance. Arnold was the head coach at Hawaii from 2010-14 where he went 72-55 (.567). He also spent two seasons as the head coach
Griffith added to NOC Tonkawa Basketball Staff
Lou Griffith has been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Northern Oklahoma Tonkawa. Griffith comes to NOC after serving as a Graduate Assistant Coach at North Park University in Chicago for the last 2 years. In his 2 years at North Park the Vikings were 34-20 and won a CCIW Title in 2023 earning
Miami Basketball Staff Update
University of Miami head men’s basketball coach Jim Larrañaga announced Wednesday a reorganization of the men’s basketball coaching staff. Joe Gimbel has been elevated to Assistant Coach / Head Video Director, while Peter Matthews will serve as the Director of Recruiting. Gimbel joined the men’s basketball staff in October of 2021 as the associate director
NAIA DIRT: Jenkins resigns at Waldorf
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Nigel Jenkins has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Waldorf University (IA). Jenkins had spent the past 13-seasons as the Warriors head coach, and is the all-time winningest men’s basketball coach in school history since joining the NAIA. Last season, he led his team
NAIA DIRT: Spartanburg Methodist opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Patrick Moynihan is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Spartanburg Methodist College (SC). Moynihan took over at SMC prior to last season, and led the Pioneers to a 20-12 record in their final year as an NJCAA school (they officially made the move to
Ellsworth CC adds Soto as Assistant Basketball Coach
Nico Soto comes to Ellsworth Community College to join the men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. Prior to joining the talented coaching staff at ECC, coach Nico was a men’s basketball manager for the University of North Florida. Nico also spent time as an assistant coach with the Florida Bayhawks in the Puma NXT
Trombley named Assistant Basketball Coach at Plattsburgh State
Dylan Trombley, a 2024 graduate and former men’s basketball student-athlete, has been hired as the new assistant men’s basketball coach, as announced on Tuesday by the Plattsburgh State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation. “Dylan made a big impact on the court for us last season as a graduate transfer and has a great feel
Penny blows up Memphis Basketball Staff
According to multiple reports, Penny Hardaway has made major late changes to his staff at Memphis. The Memphis Commercial Appeal confirmed that the following staff members have been let go: Rick Stansbury (assistant coach). The former head coach at Western Kentucky (2016-23) and Mississippi State (1998-2012) had been on Penny’s staff since 2023. Jermaine Johnson
Tyson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Wesleyan
Noah Tyson arrives in Middletown for his first season as assistant coach for the men’s basketball program in 2024-25. Tyson returns to the NESCAC a little over a year after graduating from Colby College in 2023. Prior to joining the Cardinals, Tyson spent the 2023-24 season serving as an assistant coach at Johns Hopkins University. His role
PREP NEWS: South Kent’s Chillious departs for position with NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies
South Kent (CT) prep head coach Raphael Chillious has stepped down from his position, and will join the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies. Prior to his time at South Kent, the veteran coach had spent time as an assistant at Washington, Villanova, UConn, and East Carolina. South Kent released the following statement on Instagram:
SEPTEMBER UPDATE: 2024 Coaching Changes Tracker presented by D1.relocation
Changing jobs? Don’t sweat it! Let D1.relocation handle the move so you can handle your new team! As we do every year, the HoopDirt.com staff will be tracking head coaching changes at all levels of college basketball (NCAA DI, D2, D3, NAIA and JUCO). The 2024 Coaching Changes Tracker Presented by D1.relocation will be updated when changes
Lincoln University (PA) Basketball Staff Update
Lincoln University (PA) Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Julius Hodge, announced the hiring of Mark – Anthony Pounds as its new Assistant Coach for the men’s basketball team this month, the team will also be retaining Assistant Coach Keyshawn McMahon who has been with the team since May 2020. It is an exciting step for the men’s basketball