Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Patrick Moynihan is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Spartanburg Methodist College (SC). Moynihan took over at SMC prior to last season, and led the Pioneers to a 20-12 record in their final year as an NJCAA school (they officially made the move to
Ellsworth CC adds Soto as Assistant Basketball Coach
Nico Soto comes to Ellsworth Community College to join the men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. Prior to joining the talented coaching staff at ECC, coach Nico was a men’s basketball manager for the University of North Florida. Nico also spent time as an assistant coach with the Florida Bayhawks in the Puma NXT
Trombley named Assistant Basketball Coach at Plattsburgh State
Dylan Trombley, a 2024 graduate and former men’s basketball student-athlete, has been hired as the new assistant men’s basketball coach, as announced on Tuesday by the Plattsburgh State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation. “Dylan made a big impact on the court for us last season as a graduate transfer and has a great feel
Penny blows up Memphis Basketball Staff
According to multiple reports, Penny Hardaway has made major late changes to his staff at Memphis. The Memphis Commercial Appeal confirmed that the following staff members have been let go: Rick Stansbury (assistant coach). The former head coach at Western Kentucky (2016-23) and Mississippi State (1998-2012) had been on Penny’s staff since 2023. Jermaine Johnson
Tyson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Wesleyan
Noah Tyson arrives in Middletown for his first season as assistant coach for the men’s basketball program in 2024-25. Tyson returns to the NESCAC a little over a year after graduating from Colby College in 2023. Prior to joining the Cardinals, Tyson spent the 2023-24 season serving as an assistant coach at Johns Hopkins University. His role
PREP NEWS: South Kent’s Chillious departs for position with NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies
South Kent (CT) prep head coach Raphael Chillious has stepped down from his position, and will join the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies. Prior to his time at South Kent, the veteran coach had spent time as an assistant at Washington, Villanova, UConn, and East Carolina. South Kent released the following statement on Instagram:
SEPTEMBER UPDATE: 2024 Coaching Changes Tracker presented by D1.relocation
Changing jobs? Don’t sweat it! Let D1.relocation handle the move so you can handle your new team! As we do every year, the HoopDirt.com staff will be tracking head coaching changes at all levels of college basketball (NCAA DI, D2, D3, NAIA and JUCO). The 2024 Coaching Changes Tracker Presented by D1.relocation will be updated when changes
Lincoln University (PA) Basketball Staff Update
Lincoln University (PA) Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Julius Hodge, announced the hiring of Mark – Anthony Pounds as its new Assistant Coach for the men’s basketball team this month, the team will also be retaining Assistant Coach Keyshawn McMahon who has been with the team since May 2020. It is an exciting step for the men’s basketball
Johnson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Fort Hays Tech | Northwest
Josh Johnson is entering his first season as the Men’s Assistant Basketball Coach at Fort Hays Tech | Northwest. Before arriving at Northwest, coach Johnson was a part of the Minot State men’s basketball staff. In 2023-24, the Minot State men’s basketball team made history, earning the program’s first NCAA Top 25 ranking, climbing as
Woodberry joins Missouri State Basketball Staff
Steve Woodberry rejoined the Missouri State men’s basketball staff in August of 2024 as part of Cuonzo Martin’s new staff. Woodberry previously served on the MoState basketball staff from 2006 to 2012 under three head coaches, including Martin, during his first tenure. He was instrumental in helping recruit a Bears lineup that made runs to the
NAIA Lindsey Wilson adds Clarke to Men’s Basketball Staff
Lindsey Wilson men’s basketball head coach Chris Starks announced the addition of Rodney Clarke to his coaching staff for the 2024-25 season. “We are thrilled to welcome Rodney to our coaching staff,” expresses Starks. “Rodney brings a wealth of experience, having both played and coached at a high level in the Mid-South Conference. His extensive background as
Frost named Assistant Basketball Coach at Jessup University
Jessup University head men’s basketball coach Mark Darnall is adding experience to the bench with the addition of Patrick Frost as an assistant coach. Frost will stay within the PacWest, where he has coached for the last five seasons. “We hit a home run with the hire of Patrick,” said Darnall. “Patrick brings a lot of winning experience from numerous