Texas Tech head coach Mark Adams has signed a contract extension that has him leading the men’s basketball program through the 2026-27 season. “I’m very humbled and grateful to President Lawrence Schovanec and Athletics Director Kirby Hocutt for their continued support of myself and our program,” Adams said. “I’m proud of the season we had last year and look forward
OFFICIAL: Williams named Assistant Basketball Coach at Milwaukee
I mentioned this move a few times, including last week in my Milwaukee Basketball Staff Update. The first hiring is now official – here’s the release from Milwaukee: Jake Williams has been named an assistant coach for the Milwaukee men’s basketball team, head coach Bart Lundy announced today. Williams comes to Milwaukee following a successful two-year run as
OFFICIAL: Davis announced as Head Coach at Murray State College
Following-up on something that I reported last week (D2 DIRT). Josh Davis has officially been announced as the new head men’s basketball coach at Murray State College. Here’s the release from the college: Murray State College is excited to announce the hiring of Josh Davis as the next head coach of its men’s basketball program. Davis brings
OFFICIAL: Menzies named Head Basketball Coach at Kansas City
Kansas City Athletics and Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Dr. Brandon Martin have officially announced the hiring of Marvin Menzies as the eighth head coach in the history of Kansas City Men’s Basketball. Menzies is a proven coach with more than 30 years of college coaching experience, 246 head coaching wins, five NCAA Tournament appearances and six McDonalds
REPORT: Kansas City to hire Marvin Menzies
According to a TWEET from Jon Rothstein, Kansas City intends to hire Marvin Menzies as their new Head Basketball Coach. He would replace Billy Donlon, who resigned last week, and has since joined the staff at Clemson. Menzies has previously served as the head coach at both New Mexico State (2007-16), and UNLV (2016-19). He
Clemson Basketball Staff Update
No secret here, but Clemson has finally made these moves official. Here’s the release on Brad Brownell’s hiring of Billy Donlon and Sean Dixon: Clemson University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Brad Brownell announced the addition of Billy Donlon as associate head coach and Sean Dixon as assistant coach to his staff on Monday. The Clemson
HOT: Herenda out at FDU
Following-up on my TWEET from earlier today… FDU Director of Athletics Bradford Hurlbut announced today that Greg Herenda will not return as head men’s basketball coach. Herenda concluded his ninth season this past year compiling a 101-142 record during his time at FDU, including NEC championships in 2016 and 2019. “We thank Greg for his contributions to the Knights Athletic Department
OFFICIAL: Eldridge elevated to assistant coach at Iowa
Following-up on something from today’s DAILY DIRT…Courtney Eldridge has officially been elevated to assistant coach at Iowa. Here’s the release: University of Iowa head men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery announced on Monday that he has elevated Courtney Eldridge to assistant coach, replacing the position previously occupied by Billy Taylor. Eldridge has been on the Hawkeyes’
OFFICIAL: Barsh joins Florida State Basketball Staff
I mentioned this one a few times over the last couple of weeks. It’s now official…R-Jay Barsh has been named as an assistant at Florida State, replacing Charlton Young (Missouri). Here’s the release from FSU: R-Jay Barsh, a veteran with more than 15 years of coaching experience, has been named an assistant basketball coach at
OFFICIAL: Doyle named Head Coach at D3 Shenandoah
Last week, I mentioned that Nick Doyle was the leader at D3 Shenandoah (Daily Dirt). It’s now official – he has been named as the Hornets head coach. Here’s the official statement from Shenandoah: Shenandoah University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Bridget Lyons announced Monday the appointment of Nick Doyle as the Hornets new head men’s basketball coach. Doyle,
UNCW’s Siddle receives contract extension, increased compensation
Fresh off a record-setting 27-win season and the program’s first postseason championship, second-year UNCW Head Men’s Basketball Coach Takayo Siddle has received a two-year contract extension that features increased annual compensation and a revised incentive structure. Siddle guided the Seahawks to a share of the regular season title in the Colonial Athletic Association – the school’s eighth in
