Queens University of Charlotte head men’s basketball coach Grant Leonard is thrilled to announce the promotions of Damian Dixon and Amit Tailor on Tuesday afternoon. Dixon will transition into the Assistant Coach and Director of Recruiting role, while Tailor will move into an Assistant Coaching role and serve as the Game Plan and Strategy Coordinator. The duo just wrapped up their
Kahn named Director of Video Operations at USC
USC Men’s Basketball added a familiar face to their support staff as Ellis Kahn becomes the team’s Director of Video Operations, Head Coach Eric Musselman announced today. “We’re very excited to hire Ellis Kahn as our Director of Video Operations,” Musselman said. “Ellis is an extremely diligent worker and has a very bright coaching future. He started at USC last season
REPORT: Memphis Assistant Nolan Smith finalizing deal to become next Head Basketball Coach at Tennessee State
According to a Jon Rothstein report, Memphis assistant Nolan Smith is “finalizing” a deal to become the next head coach at Tennessee State. Smith joined the Memphis men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach in September 2024 after two seasons at Louisville under head coach Kenny Payne. Prior to his time at Louisville, Smith spent
Harris named Assistant Basketball Coach at Bluffton
Sed Harris has joined the Bluffton University men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. Harris brings four years of successful high school coaching experience in Ohio, compiling a 72–14 overall record. He served as head coach at Cardinal Stritch from 2021 to 2023, followed by a two-year stint at Emmanuel Christian. During that time, he
REPORT: Hardaway to add Kristan Kelly to Memphis Basketball Staff
According to a report from the Commercial Appeal, Memphis men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway is set to hire Kristan Kelly as the program’s new director of basketball operations. Kelly will replace Jordan VerHulst, who departed in June to become an assistant at Murray State. She will become the first woman on Hardaway’s game-day bench staff.
VandeWettering promoted to Men’s Basketball General Manager at Wisconsin
Wisconsin men’s basketball head coach Greg Gard announced that chief of staff Marc VandeWettering has been promoted to the program’s general manager. In his new role, VandeWettering will collaborate with Gard on recruiting, roster management, player personnel and revenue sharing strategy, highlighting UW Athletics’ dedication to adapting to the changing landscape of collegiate athletics. VandeWettering will also continue to
Alcorn State adds 3 to Men’s Basketball Staff
Alcorn State University Men’s Basketball is proud to announce the addition of three new assistant coaches to Head Coach Jake Morton‘s staff for the upcoming season: Adam Braswell, Emeka “Meka” Chiazor, and Devon Smith. Each brings a distinct background of success in player development, recruitment, and championship-level experience to the Braves basketball program. “We’re excited to welcome Adam,
D3 DIRT: Immaculata opens; Hyman takes D1 Assistant AD position
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Jayson Hyman is no longer the Head Men’s Basketball coach at D3 Immaculata University. The veteran coach and administrator will become a Senior Associate Director of Athletics at D1 Rider. Hyman, a former standout at Immaculata, had been the head coach of the Mighty Macs for the
OFFICIAL: Van Zelst named Head Basketball Coach at Drew
Ryan Van Zelst has been selected as the new men’s basketball coach at Drew University, Director of Athletics Christa Racine has announced. Van Zelst becomes the 17th head coach in the 96-year history of Drew men’s basketball and replaces Michael McSloy, who became the head coach at Ithaca College last month. Van Zelst brings a deep level of Division
Heston added to UAB Basketball Staff
UAB men’s basketball head coach Andy Kennedy announced Carter Heston as his final addition to the 2025-26 men’s basketball coaching staff. “Excited to have Carter join Blazer Basketball,” Kennedy says. “He brings great energy & enthusiasm to our staff. Carter has gained valuable experience along his career path culminating in helping UNA to unprecedented success under Head
Anglin named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Centenary College
J.A. Anglin has been named the head coach of the Centenary men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics and Recreation David Orr announced on Monday. Anglin, a Shreveport native, replaces Chris Dorsey, who led the Gents for the last eight seasons. Anglin becomes the 23rd head coach in the rich history of the program and comes to
D3 DIRT: Bethany (WVa) set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D3 Bethany College (WVa) head coach Brad Johnson in on the move, and will accept an assistant position at D3 school in the midwest. Johnson had been the head coach at Bethany for the past two seasons. Before his time with the Bison, he worked as an