The 2025–26 men’s basketball season has featured several coaching milestone victories across all levels of college basketball. Multiple head coaches have reached significant career win totals, marking notable achievements in their careers and in the history of their respective programs. The following is a listing of milestone victories recorded so far during the 2025–26 season.
SMALL COLLEGE DIRT: Rotonda resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Penn State York
Matt Rotonda has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at USCAA Penn State York, and has been replaced on an interim basis by Josh Czerski. Rotonda had been the head coach at the college since 2019, and was a part of the program as a player and assistant since 2019. During his time as
NAIA NEWS: Osborn promoted to Head Basketball Coach at University of the Southwest
The University of the Southwest has promoted Will Osborn, formerly the Associate Head Coach of Men’s Basketball, to Head Coach of the men’s program, effective immediately. Steven Barker, the former Head Coach, will transition into the role of Associate Head Coach while continuing his duties as Assistant Athletic Director and Head Coach of the Women’s
Bridgton Academy Head Basketball Coach Whit Lesure passes away
New England prep school coaching legend Whit Lesure passed away unexpectedly this morning. Lesure had been the head coach at Bridgton Academy (ME) since 1997. The school released the following statement: “The entire Bridgton Academy community is devastated by the loss of Basketball Coach Whit Lesure, 66, who passed away early this morning after a
North Carolina A&T’s Ross receives public reprimand from CAA
CAA Commissioner Joe D’Antonio has issued a public reprimand to North Carolina A&T men’s basketball coach Montè Ross for violating the conference’s sportsmanship policy during the Aggies’ home game against Northeastern on December 31, 2025. Ross received a technical foul with 25 seconds remaining in the contest against Northeastern and then confronted the game officials
ACC issues public reprimand of Notre Dame’s Shrewsberry following last night’s meltdown
The ACC has issued a public reprimand of Notre Dame head basketball coach following his meltdown at the end of Notre Dame’s game at Cal last night: The Atlantic Coast Conference has issued a public reprimand of Notre Dame men’s basketball head coach Micah Shrewsberry for violating the ACC Sportsmanship Policy following Notre Dame’s game
Connors State Basketball Staff on leave following death of Ethan Dietz
Connors State head basketball coach Bill Muse and two unnamed assistant coaches have been placed on leave following the death of Sophomore forward Ethan Dietz on November 25th. The college released the following statement: Connors State College men’s basketball coach and athletic director Bill Muse will be taking a break from his coaching and athletic
Rosenberg out as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Lewis and Clark
I teased this move last week HERE. It’s now official – Shanan Rosenberg is out as the head basketball coach at D3 Lewis & Clark University after just six months on the job. Here is the release issued by the college: Lewis & Clark men’s basketball coach Shanan Rosenberg stepped down from his role leading
Georgetown’s Cooley suspended one game following water bottle throwing incident
Georgetown head basketball coach Ed Cooley has been suspended for tonight’s game against Coppin State. The suspension stems from Cooley firing a water bottle into the stands and drilling a kid during the Hoyas 80-77 loss vs Xavier on Saturday. Georgetown released the following statement regarding the incident: Georgetown Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Lee Reed“I met
Kansas Assistant Joe Dooley suspended following DUI arrest
LAWRENCE, Kan.(AP) — Kansas has suspended men’s basketball assistant coach Joe Dooley after he was arrested late Saturday on suspicion of driving under the influence and failure to stop at an accident, the school said in a statement Sunday. Jayhawks coach Bill Self said Dooley “exercised poor judgement and will be suspended for three weeks,
Update on Indiana State Head Basketball Coach Matthew Graves
Indiana State has issued the following statement on the status of Head Basketball Coach Matthew Graves. Indiana State Athletics is thrilled to welcome Coach Matthew Graves back to the sideline tomorrow night as the Sycamores host Bradley inside Hulman Center. Coach Graves will be serving in a limited role until fully cleared. He is deeply grateful to
Green Bay’s Gottlieb steps away from radio show to focus on coaching
Following tonight’s 67-64 win vs UCSB, Doug Gottlieb announced that he will step away from his radio show to focus on coaching. “As of now, we’re going to take a break from it,” Gottlieb said in his news conference (below). “I’ve got to have a life. I’ve got to be there for these kids. I’ve