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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

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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

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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

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McLeroy named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Schreiner

Schreiner University is proud to announce the hiring of Kyle McLeroy as the new head coach of the men’s basketball program. A rising leader in collegiate basketball coaching, McLeroy brings a proven track record of success and player development across multiple levels of NCAA competition. “We are excited to add Kyle McLeroy as our new basketball coach,”

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D2 DIRT: UC Merced opens

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Kevin Pham is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at rising NCAA D2 UC Merced. Pham, the 2024-25 California Pacific Conference Coach of the Year, had been at the helm of the Bobcats for the past ten seasons. Last season, Pham led the Bobcats to a 20-7

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Charlotte hires Carey as Assistant Basketball Coach

Charlotte Men’s Basketball Head Coach Aaron Fearne announced the addition of Brett Carey to the coaching staff on Friday.  Carey comes to Charlotte after spending a year as an assistant coach at nearby Campbell University. A UNC Asheville alum, the former Bulldogs guard followed his playing career with the program as an assistant and eventual associate head coach over

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Bond named Assistant Coach at East Carolina; Three other Pirates Staffers Promoted

East Carolina Men’s Basketball Head Coach Michael Schwartz has officially announced the hire of Jaylen Bond as an assistant coach as well updates to his staff with Riley Davis being named associate head coach, Jesse Higdon named director of operations/chief of staff and Michael Perry taking on the role of general manager in addition to his responsibilities as an assistant coach ahead of

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IU Indianapolis Finalizes Men’s Basketball Staff with Three New Hires

Story Courtesy: Ed Holdaway, IU Indy Athletics The IU Indianapolis Athletics Department and head men’s basketball coach Ben Howlett announced the additions of three Indiana-natives to round out his staff ahead of the 2025-26 season. Howlett added John Peckinpaugh and Devin Heath-Granger as assistant coaches and Bruce Fields as the program’s director of operations.  “I’m

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Veteran Coaches Aki Collins, Greg Young added to Maryland Basketball Staff

Maryland men’s basketball head coach Buzz Williams announced the addition of Assistant Coach/Director of Player Personnel Aki Collins and Special Assistant to the Head Coach Greg Young. Collins joins the Maryland coaching staff with over 20 years of coaching experience and a reputation as a top recruiter. He also re-joins Williams after the pair worked together at Marquette.

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