University of North Alabama Director of Athletics Dr. Josh Looney announced a new five-year contract for head men’s basketball coach Tony Pujol, extending him through the 2029-30 season. Pujol’s extension comes on the heels of a historic season for the men’s basketball program. The Lions finished with a 24-11 overall record and won the 2025 Atlantic Sun Conference Regular
New Haven names DePersia Assistant Basketball Coach
The University of New Haven men’s basketball program has announced the addition of Rob DePersia as an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. DePersia brings a wealth of experience and a strong basketball pedigree to the Chargers, having most recently served on the staff of Villanova University’s men’s basketball program. DePersia spent two seasons working under legendary
Utah Men’s Basketball adds Mason as Head Video Coordinator
Utah head men’s basketball coach Alex Jensen announced the addition of Jordan Mason to his staff as head video coordinator. “We’re happy to have Jordan join our Runnin’ Utes family,” Jensen said. “He comes to us with a wealth of information having been on staff with the OKC Blue and will be very integral in
Stamme named Head Basketball Coach at Clackamas CC
Brian Stamme has been named as the Head Coach for Clackamas Community College Men’s Basketball. He becomes the fifth Head Coach in the program’s 57-year history. Coach Stamme joined staff at CCC in 2011 as an assistant and was promoted to Associate Head Coach in 2015. During his time at Clackamas, Coach Stamme has assisted the Cougars to four
Wyche named Assistant Basketball Coach at Delaware
Antoni Wyche, who most recently served as an assistant coach at Northern Illinois, has joined the Delaware men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, head coach Martin Ingelsby announced Monday. Wyche, who is a Notre Dame alumnus, played with Ingelsby for two years for the Fighting Irish. “We’re thrilled to welcome Antoni Wyche to our coaching staff,”
Milwaukee adds Swartz as Special Assistant to the Head Coach
Julian Swartz has joined the staff of the Milwaukee men’s basketball program, head coach Bart Lundy announced today. Swartz, a veteran of over 20 years in the coaching profession, will join the Panthers as the Special Assistant to the Head Coach. “We are thrilled to be adding Julian to our program,” Lundy said. “He is a Wisconsin native
Dildy promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Duke
Duke men’s basketball head coach Jon Scheyer announced the promotion of Emanuel Dildy as the Steve & Judy Pagliuca Associate Head Coach on Monday. Dildy was hired to the Blue Devils’ staff as an assistant coach in August 2023. “I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Emanuel the past two seasons, and his impact on our program has been
OFFICIAL: Dunne named Head Basketball Coach at MIT
Following up on something that I first mentioned back on 8/21 (D3 DIRT)…B.J. Dunne has officially been named as the new head men’s basketball coach at MIT. Here is the release from the school: Dr. G. Anthony Grant, Director of Athletics and DAPER Department Head, has officially announced the hiring of B.J. Dunne as the
Sykes named Men’s Basketball General Manager at Green Bay
The Green Bay men’s basketball program and head coach Doug Gottlieb have announced the addition of Phoenix legend Keifer Sykes as General Manager. In his role, Sykes will assist with student-athlete mentorship and development, recruiting analysis, community and alumni engagement, as well as fundraising for Phoenix hoops. Along with his hiring, Green Bay men’s basketball is excited to announce the Phoenix will
D3 DIRT: Cocozello no longer Head Basketball Coach at St. Joseph’s – Brooklyn
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Long-time St. Joseph’s-Brooklyn head basketball coach Joseph Cocozello is no longer working at the college. His bio has been 404’d from the website, and his name removed from the staff directory. Cocozello has been the Bears part-time head coach since 2002 and has most recently been serving as the Principal at
Upshaw departs MTSU Basketball Staff; named Phoenix Suns Player Development and Video Coordinating Assistant
Story Courtesy Logan Hasselbach, MTSU Athletics Middle Tennessee great and former Coordinator of Player Development Reggie Upshaw has been named the Player Development and Video Coordinating Assistant for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns, announced Sunday. “I am beyond excited to start this new chapter in my young coaching career,” said Upshaw. “It’s always been a dream
Tennessee State adds Dalonte Hill to Basketball Staff
Tennessee State head men’s basketball coach Nolan Smith announced the addition of veteran recruiter and coach Dalonte Hill as an assistant coach. Hill brings nearly 20 years of coaching experience across the Big Ten, Big 12, Conference USA and Southland conferences, along with a reputation as a program builder and elite recruiter. He most recently served on