Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Two D3 Assistants Make the Jump to Division I I have heard that Wesleyan University (CT) assistant coach Matt Bielenda is headed to Boston University, where he will assume an administrative role (most likely as the Terriers’ new video coordinator). Bielenda spent the past two seasons at Wesleyan and helped guide
JUCO DIRT: Otero College set to hire D2 assistant as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that NJCAA D1 Otero College will hire Eastern New Mexico assistant Tim Bowlen as their new head basketball coach. Bowlen was in his second go around as an assistant at ENMU this past season, after also serving on the Greyhounds staff from 2021-2023. In between stints in New
DeMond named Head Basketball Coach at Peninsula College
AJ DeMond has been named as the new head men’s basketball coach at Peninsula College (WA). DeMond began his career as part of the University of Utah men’s basketball program, he was an AAU select coach, and he then moved right into assistant coaching positions at Western Nebraska and two coaching stints for the national
Hampden-Sydney adds Zach Hinton to Basketball Coaching Staff
Hampden-Sydney College seventh-year head basketball coach Caleb Kimbrough has announced the recent appointment of Zach Hinton as an Assistant Coach. Hinton previously served as an assistant coach at William Peace University for the past four seasons (2021-25). “I have known Zach for several years through recruiting circles, and I’ve always been impressed by his work ethic,” said Kimbrough. “He’s
D3 DIRT: Walmsley elevated to administrative position at Wheaton (MA); DuBrow named Interim Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I teased this one on X last night. Still no official announcement yet, but I can confirm that after spending the past 28-seasons as the head basketball coach at D3 Wheaton College (MA), Brian Walmsley will step away from basketball and assume the position of Senior Assistant Athletic Director at the
UC Riverside Basketball Staff Update
UC Riverside men’s basketball head coach Gus Argenal has announced the completion of his 2025–26 coaching staff with the additions of Tim Bross, Blake Wetherington, Reuben Williams, and Matthew Musselman. The ensemble brings a combined wealth of experience across Division I, II, and III programs, including multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, conference championships, and the development of NBA and professional players. Bross
Broughton named AD and Head Basketball Coach at NJCAA Southern University at Shreveport
Rodney Broughton has been hired at Southern University at Shreveport as the Athletic Director and Head Men’s Basketball Coach, bringing more than a decade of experience in collegiate coaching, recruiting, and athletic program development. Most recently, Broughton served as Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Alabama A&M University, working under Head Coach Otis Hughley. During
OFFICIAL: Driscoll retires at Kutztown; York named Head Basketball Coach for 2025-26 season
Following-up on something that I mentioned yesterday (D2 Dirt)…Bernie Driscoll’s retirement as the head basketball coach at D2 Kutztown is now official. Also, long-time associate head coach Tom York will serve as the interim head coach for the 2025-26 season. Here’s the official statement from KU: Bernie Driscoll, the winningest coach in Kutztown University men’s
Jack Frost named LSU Basketball Director of Scouting
LSU men’s basketball head coach Matt McMahon announced on Monday that Jack Frost, who has over 10 years of experience with college basketball programs, will be the team’s new director of scouting for the 2025-26 season. Frost last season was the director of operations for the University of Denver following five seasons in the Stanford
D3 Immaculata hires Stramara as new Head Basketball Coach
Paul Murphy, Immaculata University Director of Athletics and Recreation announced the hiring of Kyle Stramara as the new Men’s Basketball Head Coach and Assistant Athletics Director. “We are ecstatic to welcome Kyle to the Immaculata community,” said Paul Murphy. “His experience, work ethic, leadership qualities and passion for the holistic education we preach will help lead
Oklahoma Baptist adds MJ Smith as Assistant Basketball Coach
The Oklahoma Baptist University men’s basketball program and head coach Jason Eaker announced the hiring of MJ Smith as assistant coach. “We are excited to announce the hiring of MJ to our staff,” Eaker said. “His experiences and opportunities in leadership positions up until this point are an outstanding starting point to jump into this role and make an
Poindexter named Head Basketball Coach at NJCAA Kishwaukee College
Kishwaukee College hired Michael Poindexter Jr. as the next head coach for the Men’s Basketball team. Poindexter will take over this year as the 12th coach in program history. With more than 20 years of coaching experience, Poindexter brings a long resume of success and expertise to the Kish program. At the high school level, he