Tyler Nelson – the all-time leading scorer in Fairfield University Men’s Basketball history – will return to campus as Fairfield’s Director of NIL Operations and Player Relations. Since his graduation in 2018, Nelson has played professional basketball in the NBA G League as well as overseas in Germany and Greece. As Director of NIL Operations and
Wisconsin elevates Wilke to Men’s Basketball Operations Coordinator
Eli Wilke enters his first season as the operations coordinator for Wisconsin men’s basketball in 2025-26 after spending a year as a graduate manager for the program. A Beaver Dam native, Wilke plays a key role in the Badgers’ recruiting efforts, scouting, and day-to-day operations. In addition, he served as assistant camp director for the
Massey, Polce added to Basketball Staff at D1/D3 St. Francis
Saint Francis University men’s basketball head coach Luke McConnell has announced the additions of Tanner Massey and Kyle Polce to his coaching staff. “I am so thrilled to add Kyle Polce & Tanner Massey to the staff this year,”. “They bring a wealth of knowledge, passion & work ethic that our players will immediately benefit from. Kyle
Wilmore resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA West Virginia Tech
George Wilmore has announced he will be stepping down as head basketball coach at NAIA West Virginia Tech to pursue new opportunities. Wilmore first joined the WVU Tech sidelines as an assistant coach before taking over the program’s top spot. In his time as head coach, he guided the Golden Bears to a winning record
Schmitt named Assistant Basketball Coach at D3 Central College
Ryan Schmitt, an Iowa native and former NCAA Division I basketball player at Illinois State University, is joining the Central College men’s basketball coaching staff as a varsity assistant. Schmitt comes to Central after spending the 2024-25 season as a graduate assistant men’s basketball coach at Illinois Wesleyan University. The Titans went 24-6 and advanced
Vince Taylor joins Tennessee State Basketball Staff
Tennessee State head men’s basketball coach Nolan Smith announced the hiring of veteran coach Vince Taylor as an assistant coach. Taylor, a Lexington, Kentucky, native, brings more than two decades of experience at the collegiate and professional levels, with stops at UCF, Texas Tech, Minnesota, Louisville, Pittsburgh and Wyoming, as well as two seasons with the NBA’s
Waterman named MBB Special Assistant to the Head Coach at New Mexico
Story courtesy: Steve Kirkland, New Mexico Athletics University of New Mexico head coach Eric Olen announced the addition of Scott Waterman to the Lobo basketball staff. Waterman will serve as Special Assistant to the Head Coach and comes to UNM after six seasons as the head coach of Academy of Art University in San Francisco.
Laymon, Mondjii named Assistant Basketball Coaches at Dodge City CC
Story courtesy Mike Smith, Dodge City Athletics Dodge City men’s basketball will have some new faces on the sidelines as Head Coach Brad Witherspoon adds a pair of assistant coaches. After the departure of the assistant coach, Brody Gronewold, the Conquistadors have added Chris Laymon and Cedric Mondjii to the coaching staff as assistant coaches. Laymon served as an assistant coach
SIUE adds Holloway as Assistant Basketball Coach
Story courtesy: Joe Pott, SIUE Athletic Communications SIUE men’s basketball Head Coach Brian Barone has added veteran assistant coach Rob Holloway to his staff. Holloway comes to the Cougars after most recently serving as an assistant coach at Triton College outside of Chicago. “I am greatly humbled and elated to join Coach Barone’s staff and the SIUE community,” Holloway
Martin, Rivers Join Western Colorado Men’s Basketball Staff
Western Colorado has announced the additions of Demitrius Martin and Amar Rivers to the men’s basketball staff. Demitrius Martin Men’s Basketball’s Head Coach, Zac Claus, said “We are excited to add Demitrius to our program. He stood out in our search, and I expect him to positively impact things right away. Demitrius will instantly help to raise
Dartmouth Basketball Staff Update
Story courtesy: Callie Cyr, Dartmouth Athletics Head coach of men’s basketball, David McLaughlin, has announced two changes to his coaching staff ahead of the 2025-26 season. Ryan Kapustka has been promoted to an assistant coach while Dylan Sortillo joins the program as the new director of basketball operations. Kapustka becomes an assistant coach after serving one year as the director
St. Lawrence adds Cook to Basketball Staff
The St. Lawrence University men’s basketball team has added a decorated student-athlete to its coaching staff, beginning in the 2025-26 season. Kaleb Cook has joined head coach Chris Downs‘s staff as graduate assistant coach after wrapping up his playing career at Oswego State in 2023-24. “We are really excited to welcome Kaleb to the North Country,”