Butler head coach Ronald Nored has hired veteran assistant Kotie Kimble as a member of his initial Bulldog coaching staff. Kimble arrives with more than 20 years of experience, most recently helping Furman to the 2026 NCAA Tournament and Miami (Fla.) to the 2023 Final Four. “I’m really excited to welcome Kotie and his family to
Tennessee Tech Basketball Staff Update
HoopDirt has mentioned most of these hirings over the past few weeks – here’s the announcement by Tennessee Tech making them all official: Tennessee Tech men’s basketball Head Coach Tobin Anderson announces the following additions to his coaching staff. Tech has added Matt Capell as Associate Head Coach, Thomas Bonacum as Assistant Coach, Jamal Johnson
D3 DIRT: Geneva set to hire Grinnell assistant Damazo as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D3 Geneva College (PA) will hire Grinnell College (IA) assistant DJ Damazo as their new head basketball coach. Damazo, a Geneva alum, had been on the Grinnell staff since 2021. Prior to that, he served as the head coach at the University of Valley Forge for two
D3 DIRT: Marian (WI) set to open
Drake Diener is set to depart D3 Marian University (WI) and will become the Athletic Director and Boys Basketball Head Coach at Fond du Lac High School according to KFIZ Sports Director Chuck Freimund. Diener had spent the past eight seasons at Marian where he went 87-107 (.448). This past season, Diener’s squad went 17-11
Lindsey named Assistant Basketball Coach and General Manager at Baylor
Baylor is bringing back one of its own—but this time with a much bigger voice in the room. Former Bear Jake Lindsey is returning to Waco as both general manager and assistant coach under Scott Drew after building his résumé over the past four years on Bryce Drew’s staff at Grand Canyon University. The move
JUCO NEWS: Macomb CC taps Jeff Jayson as new Head Basketball Coach
Macomb Community College has tabbed Jeff Jayson as head men’s basketball coach, athletic director Bryan Rizzo announced. Jayson, well-known in the Southeast Michigan basketball community and beyond for his impact as a coach and a player, becomes the ninth head coach in program history. A highly successful coach at the high school and AAU levels, Jayson brings a championship
JUCO NEWS: Jenkins named Head Basketball Coach at Navarro
Navarro College announced today the hiring of Hunter Jenkins as the new head coach of the Bulldogs men’s basketball program. Jenkins officially assumes his duties on April 20, 2026, becoming the next leader of a proud program competing in Region XIV of the NJCAA. Jenkins brings a dynamic and accomplished coaching resume to Navarro College,
JUCO NEWS: Glover departs Fort Scott CC, named Head Basketball Coach at Colby CC
Colby Trojans Athletics has announced the hiring of Matt Glover as the new head coach of the Trojans men’s basketball program. Glover brings a strong background in player development, recruiting, and program management to Colby, most recently serving as head coach at Fort Scott since July 2024. In that role, he oversaw all aspects of
UNC Greensboro adds David Noel III as Assistant Basketball Coach
Story Courtesy: Denise Archetto, Assistant Athletic Director of Strategic Communications The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) men’s basketball Head Coach Jerod Haase announced the hiring David Noel III as an assistant coach. Noel III most recently comes to UNCG after two years with the Greensboro Swarm as an assistant coach. “As a player, David is a National Champion, team captain and
Eldridge named Assistant Basketball Coach at Temple
Temple University men’s basketball head coach Adam Fisher announced the hiring of Courtney Eldridge as an assistant coach on Monday. Eldridge joins the Owls after spending the 2025-26 season as an assistant coach at Elon. He was named a 2026 Silver Waves Media Rising Star and one of the organization’s Top 100 Most Impactful Mid-Major Assistants this year
Copeland out as Head Basketball Coach at Wagner, McMillan named Head Coach
Donald Copeland is officially out as the head basketball coach at Wagner. Copeland was suspended back in September and did not coach this season. Interim coach Dwan McMillan has been named as the new head coach of the Seahawks. No official announcement yet by Wagner, but McMillian’s bio now says that he was named as
REPORT: English will not join UNC Basketball Staff after accepting position
After accepting a position on Michael Malone’s staff last week, former Providence head coach Kim English has decided not to move forward with the opportunity at North Carolina, according to multiple reports. ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported the development on Sunday, with Inside Carolina also confirming the news. According to reports, English arrived in Chapel