University of Northern Iowa Director of Athletics Megan Franklin announced an extension for head men’s basketball coach Ben Jacobson. As the program prepares for its 125th anniversary season in 2025-26, the five-year rolling contract will keep the five-time Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Coach of the Year in Cedar Falls for the long term future. “Ben Jacobson has rewritten the
Evans named MBB Director of Player Development at Queens University of Charlotte
Queens University of Charlotte head men’s basketball coach Grant Leonard is excited to welcome Sean Evans to the Queens program. Evans brings 14 years of professional playing experience to the Royals program and will serve as the Director of Player Development. “Sean is an unbelievable addition to our staff with both his playing experience and early coaching experience
Pannone adds four to Arkansas State Basketball Staff
Arkansas State head men’s basketball coach Ryan Pannone announced four additions to the 2025-26 staff, featuring three graduate assistants and an assistant director of operations. Evan Wilson joins the Red Wolves as a graduate assistant following four years as a player at Akron. The Noblesville, Ind., native appeared in 34 games and made one start, scoring eight points
Berg hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at D3 Whitman College
Release courtesy Walla Walla Public Schools Walla Walla High School Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach Adam Berg has announced his resignation after six successful seasons to accept an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coaching position at Whitman College. Berg will continue his teaching position with Walla Walla Public Schools. “This opportunity brings me one step closer to
Shonder named Head Basketball Coach at Vermilion Community College
Matthew Shonder has been named the new head men’s basketball coach at Vermilion Community College. Shonder was most recently an assistant at Andrew College (GA) and has previously held positions at Reinhardt University, the University of St. Francis, and Morton College. He takes over following the departure of Dawson Dickson, who resigned after two seasons
Beavers named Assistant Basketball Coach at NAIA Shawnee State
The men’s basketball program at Shawnee State has added a highly-qualified Ohio native to round out the coaching staff within the program at SSU, as Bryce Beavers, a Columbus metro area native who played at Harvest Preparatory Academy in Canal Winchester, played college basketball for Asbury (Ky.) and served on the highly-successful coaching staffs at fellow NAIA
JUCO DIRT: Rainy River (MN) opens; Collins will become new Head Coach at Kirtland (MI)
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Ernest Collins has stepped down as the head basketball coach at NJCAA D3 Minnesota North Rainy River and will become the new head coach at NJCAA D2 Kirtland Community College (MI). Collins took over at Rainy River prior to last season and led the Voyageurs to a
JUCO DIRT: Scipio steps down as Head Coach at Denmark Tech, will become NAIA assistant
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Patrick Scipio has stepped down as the head basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Denmark Tech (SC). Scipio became the head coach at Denmark Tech in 2023 after serving as an assistant in the program. He also has also worked as a GA at SIUE. Scipio posted about his departure on social
Converse University Men’s Basketball Staff Update
The Converse University Athletic Department announced the hiring of Logan Springer as the new assistant basketball coach, while current assistant basketball coach Dexter Terry adds head developmental coach to his responsibilities. “I’m very excited to have both Logan and Dexter as a part of our program,” Converse University head basketball coach Kyle Perry said. “I have known both
Fodness named Assistant Basketball Coach at Ferris State
New Ferris State University men’s basketball head coach Bobby Pietrack has announced the appointment of Alex Fodness as his full-time assistant coach. Fodness joins the Bulldog staff after serving the past three seasons as the top assistant at fellow NCAA Division II member Bemidji State. He previously was the head coach at Minnesota State Community and Technical College in
JUCO NEWS: Ruffing becomes D1 assistant; Hoffman promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Bryant & Stratton College (WI)
Bryant & Stratton College (WI) has named Kyle Hoffman its new head men’s basketball coach. He replaces Charles Ruffing who became an assistant at Western Illinois. Hoffman has had two stints with Bryant & Stratton (2020-22) and (2023-CUR). During his first two seasons, the Bobcats were above .500 in both seasons and advanced to the
Damian Lillard named Weber State Basketball General Manager
Story Courtesy: Paul Grua – Weber State Athletic Communications Damian Lillard is deepening his legacy at Weber State University with a new leadership role that will shape the future of Wildcat basketball. The NBA superstar and Weber State legend has been named General Manager of the men’s basketball program, becoming a key advisor and mentor