Tarleton State Men’s Basketball head coach Eric Haut has announced the first addition to his staff, assistant coach, Jean Prioleau. Prioleau has spent his last 24 seasons in the college coaching ranks. He has made eight different stops spending time as an assistant coach, associate head coach and four years as a head coach. During his career he
D3 DIRT: Hopkins out as Head Basketball Coach at Muhlenberg
Kevin Hopkins is out as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Muhlenberg. No official statement from the school yet, but Hoopsville’s Dave McHugh posted it on X at 3am, and Hopkins has been removed from the school’s website. Hopkins had spent the past eight seasons at Muhlenberg, where he went 100-105 (.488). This past
D2 DIRT: Alaska Anchorage set to hire Turner as Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Alaska Anchorage is set to hire Cameron Turner as their new head men’s basketball coach. Turner, who is currently the head coach at NJCAA D1 Eastern Arizona College, served as an assistant at Anchorage from 2011-17 and was part of a program that went 116-60 during
Ford promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Akron
The University of Akron (UA) announced Monday that Dustin Ford has been named head coach of the Zips men’s basketball program, pending approval by the University’s board of trustees. Ford served as the Associate Head Coach on former head coach John Groce’s staff at Akron for the last nine seasons. He played a pivotal role in Akron’s
MacConnell named Head Basketball Coach at Dartmouth
Mike Harrity, Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation, announced today that Brett MacConnell has been named the new Head Coach of Dartmouth Men’s Basketball. MacConnell arrives in Hanover with 14 years of experience in Division I basketball, a deep familiarity with the Ivy League, and a championship pedigree. “Brett’s deep knowledge of the Ivy
Mo Williams resigns as Head Coach at Jackson State, will join Kentucky Basketball Staff
Mo Williams has announced he is stepping down as the head men’s basketball coach at Jackson State on Tuesday morning to accept a role on the Kentucky coaching staff. “I want to thank Ashley Robinson for giving me the opportunity to come back home and lead the Jackson State men’s basketball program,” Williams said. “To be able to
Arizona State Basketball Staff Update
Story Courtesy: Connor Smith, Arizona State Sun Devil Men’s Basketball head coach Randy Bennett has made his first two additions to his coaching staff and has updated his health situation after his arrival last Tuesday. “Last week, when I arrived in Arizona, a health situation surfaced that I’m working through right now. I’m in good
Bollier, Diebler retained on Butler Basketball Staff
General manager Tony Bollier and assistant coach Jon Diebler will continue to be part of the Butler Basketball program moving forward, working alongside new head coach Ronald Nored. Bollier, who was hired by Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker in 2024, will continue in the general manager role in addition to transitioning from the program’s director of
REPORT: John Groce to Charleston
I mentioned this one in last night’s Daily Dirt – sounds like it’s now a done deal. The College of Charleston is expected to name Akron head coach John Groce as its next head coach, per multiple reports. The hire is anticipated to be finalized pending Board of Trustees approval on Monday. Groce would leave
WATCH LIVE: Will Wade Press Conference – 1PM ET / 12PM CT
This one should be interesting… You can watch Will Wade’s introductory (re-intoductory?) presser today at 1pm ET / 12 PM CT. Live video of the event will be available on: LSUsports.net, YouTube.com/LSUsports and Facebook.com/LSUbasketball.
REPORT: St. Bonaventure set hire MacDonald as Head Basketball Coach
St. Bonaventure is set to name Mike MacDonald as their new head men’s basketball coach, according to a report from Pete Thamel. MacDonald, a 1988 St. Bonaventure alum, has been the head coach at D2 Daemen for the past 12-seasons. During that time, he has 265-86 (.755), including an incredible 61-3 mark over the past
Pitino signs contract extension at St. John’s
St. John’s has announced that Hall of Fame head coach Rick Pitino has signed a new agreement that will keep him in Queens through the end of the decade. Pitino, who was originally hired in March 2023 on a six-year deal, has reportedly received a one-year extension through the 2029-30 season, along with a raise