According to a Jon Rothstein report, Pepperdine has parted ways with head basketball coach Ed Schilling. Schilling had spent the past two seasons at Pepperdine, where he went 22-45 (.328) which includes a 9-23 (4-14 WCC) record this year. The veteran coach had also served as the head coach at Wright State (1997-2003) and has
Cunningham relieved of duties as Head Basketball Coach at ULM
Phil Cunningham will be relieved of his duties as head coach of the ULM men’s basketball team, it was announced on Monday (March 9). Cunningham spent two seasons at ULM, the 2025-26 season as the head coach. In the interim, associate head coach Derrick Zimmerman will be assuming the task of leading the men’s basketball team. A national search to
DAILY DIRT – 3/9/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) So much going on. The DIRT section has been packed with small college openings for the last few weeks – now the D1’s are ramping up quickly. Here’s a speed round of a bunch of thoughts and some rumors… Former Tarleton State head coach Billy Gillispie working hard to land a
2026 Coaching Changes by the Numbers
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) We’re only one week into March, and the men’s basketball coaching carousel is already spinning furiously. So far, 18 head coaches have been let go, and that number will certainly climb as conference tournaments and Selection Sunday approach. And yes, I’m including Mark Schmidt in that total — you’ll never convince
REPORT: Boston College fires Earl Grant
Boston College has fired Earl Grant according ti multiple reports, including one from The Field of 68: Grant went 72-92 (.439) in his five seasons at the Heights. More on this one when it becomes official.
Heath no longer Head Basketball Coach at Eastern Michigan
The Eastern Michigan University Athletic Department and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Stan Heath have mutually agreed to part ways, the two parties announced Sunday, March 8. Eastern Michigan will conduct a national search for the program’s 31st head coach. “We are grateful for Coach Heath’s commitment to this program, which spans five years as head coach and
Damon Stoudamire out as Head Basketball Coach at Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech will make a change in leadership of its men’s basketball program, as head coach Damon Stoudamire will not return next season, vice president and director of athletics Ryan Alpert announced on Sunday. “On behalf of Georgia Tech, I want to thank Damon for his commitment to the Institute, our men’s basketball program and,
Western Michigan parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Dwayne Stephens
Western Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae has announced that head men’s basketball coach Dwayne Stephens will not return for the 2026-27 season. Stephens recently completed his fourth season as head coach of the Broncos. “Coach Stephens has elevated our men’s basketball program in many ways during his tenure as our Head Coach,” Bartholomae said. “He has represented our
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Kennen named Head Basketball Coach at North Florida
Bobby Kennen has been named the full-time head men’s basketball coach at University of North Florida after serving the 2024–25 season in an interim role. Kennen, who spent 16 seasons as an assistant with the Ospreys before replacing Matthew Driscoll last May, guided UNF to a 7–25 record this season. According to athletic director Nick
Burno out as Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois University men’s basketball head coach Rashon Burno has resigned after five seasons leading the Huskie program, NIU Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation Sean T. Frazier announced Saturday (March 7). “We thank Coach Burno for his efforts leading our men’s basketball program over the past five seasons.” Frazier said. “Under his leadership, our men’s basketball
Ball State fires Head Basketball Coach Michael Lewis
Ball State University has announced a change in men’s basketball leadership, with Michael Lewis ending his four-year stint as the Cardinals’ head coach, following an 12-19 record this past season. A national search for the next Ball State men’s basketball coach begins immediately, according to Ball State Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell. “We are grateful to Coach Lewis
OFFICIAL: Schmidt “retires” as Head Basketball Coach at St. Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure head men’s basketball coach Mark Schmidt will retire at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, he announced today after the Bonnies game with Davidson at Reilly Center. “I’m a lucky guy. To be able to be the head coach at St. Bonaventure for 19 years is an honor,” Schmidt stated. “When I first got the job,