I mentioned this move in the DAILY DIRT back on 3/16. It’s now been made official. Here’s the release from Lewis & Clark on the hiring of Cory Coombe as their new head men’s basketball coach: Lewis & Clark College Director of Physical Education and Athletics Mark Pietrok has announced the hiring of Cory Coombe
REPORT: Cincinnati set to hire Jerrod Calhoun as Head Basketball Coach
Utah State head coach Jerrod Calhoun is set to take over at his alma mater Cincinnati according to multiple reports. Calhoun led Utah State to a 29-7 (15-5 MW) record this season, and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, where they lost to Arizona last night. In two seasons at USU, Calhoun
REPORT: Randy Bennett to Arizona State
According to multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman, Arizona State will hire Randy Bennett as their next head basketball coach. The coaching veteran has spent the past 25-seasons as the head coach at St. Mary’s (CA) leading them to a 589-228 (.721) record during his tenure. This season, he led the Gaels to a
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Root named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Centre College
Centre College Athletics has named Gavin Root the permanent head coach of Centre Men’s Basketball, it was announced Monday. Root was elevated to interim head coach on September 11, 2025, following the retirement of former head coach, Greg Mason. Root also served as acting head coach during the final 10 games of 2024-25 season. “Centre Men’s Basketball has a long history of success over the past 60 years, from Tom Bryant to
D2 DIRT: UW Parkside set to hire Blackbourn as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I teased this one earlier today on X…I can now confirm that Kyle Blackbourn will take over as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 UW Parkside. Blackbourn has spent the past two seasons as the head coach at D2 Rockhurst where he went 40-19 (.678) including a 23-7 (17-3 GLVC)
Martelli inks contract extension at VCU
VCU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Phil Martelli Jr. has agreed to a contract extension through the 2031-32 season, Vice President and Director of Athletics Ed McLaughlin announced Monday. The new contract adds two seasons to the pact Martelli signed when he arrived last March. “Coach Martelli showed all season that he embodies the leadership qualities we want in our head men’s
Creighton’s McDermott Announces Retirement; Huss to be Promoted to Head Coaching Role
Greg McDermott, the all-time winningest coach in Creighton men’s basketball history, announced today his decision to retire from his position as head coach of the Creighton men’s basketball program following the team’s final game in the College Basketball Crown tournament. At that time, Alan Huss, who returned to his alma mater last April as associate
Wes Miller named Head Basketball Coach at Charlotte
Director of Athletics Kevin White officially announced the hiring of Wes Miller as the head coach of the Charlotte 49ers Men’s Basketball program Monday morning. Miller takes the helm of the program with a resume that includes seven 20-win seasons and eight postseason appearances as a head coach. “I’m incredibly honored to lead the Charlotte Basketball program,”
Long-time Belmont Assistant Brian Ayers will remain on Bruins staff with new Head Coach Evan Bradds
Belmont University men’s basketball associate head coach Brian Ayers will remain on the Bruin coaching staff, it was announced Monday. Ayers, the longest-standing assistant coach at one institution in NCAA Division I men’s basketball, will begin his 29th season in 2026-27. He will be reunited with newly-named Belmont head coach and Duke assistant coach Evan Bradds. Ayers coached
DAILY DIRT – 3/22/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A little Sunday Dirt… More Changes at Southern Indiana; Veteran D1 Assistant Targeted The staff changes at Southern Indiana continue…back on March 3rd, I mentioned that John Spruance was out as head coach Stan Gouard had to make staff changes to save his own job. I can now confirm that assistant
REPORT: McNamara to Syracuse finally getting done
No surprise here, just took time for the dust to settle after Siena’s tournament loss to Duke…according to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Syracuse is expected to hire Siena coach Gerry McNamara has its next head coach. McNamara, a former Orange standout just wrapped up his second season at Siena, leading the Saints to a 23-12
JUCO DIRT: Lincoln Land opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Chuck Shanklin is no longer head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D2 Lincoln Land Community College (IL). Shanklin had been the Loggers head coach since 2018. This past season he led his team to a 12-12 (7-7) record. Prior to his time at LLCC, he worked as