The Sacramento Kings announced today that Mike Woodson has been named associate head coach. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Mike Woodson brings decades of coaching experience to this staff,” said head coach Doug Christie. “His impact will be extremely valuable, and I’m looking forward to getting to work with him.”
Virginia names Crowder as Men’s Basketball Director of Culture Formation and Alumni Engagement.
University of Virginia Dean and Markel Families Men’s Head Basketball Coach Ryan Odom announced Monday (May 12) the addition of UVA alum Michael Crowder as director of culture formation and alumni engagement. Crowder returns to his alma mater after serving as the managing director – culture formation and program development at Longwood University for the
Gettysburg hires Carroll as Assistant Basketball Coach
Gettysburg Men’s Basketball has announced the hiring of Joey Carroll as their new Assistant Coach via a social media post earlier today: Coaching Experience Highlights:• Assistant Coach – Gettysburg College (2025–Present)• Graduate Assistant – University at Buffalo (2023–2025)• Student Assistant Coach – Gettysburg College (2021–2023) Education:• B.A. in Political Science – Gettysburg College (‘22)• M.A.
Estelle added to West Virginia Basketball Staff
West Virginia University men’s basketball coach Ross Hodge has announced the hiring of Johnny Estelle as an assistant coach. Estelle, a native of Waco, Texas, has nearly 30 years of coaching experience, including 14 years as a head coach and the last two seasons as an assistant coach at North Texas. “Johnny’s impact will be felt all
Winthrop extends Prosser through 2028-29
Winthrop Athletic Director Chuck Rey has announced a contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Mark Prosser through the 2028-29 season. Prosser, who was hired on Apr. 2, 2021 as the 7th head coach to lead the men’s basketball program, wrapped-up his fourth season at the helm in which the team posted their second 20-win season
Wichita State Alum P.J. Couisnard joins Shockers staff as Assistant Basketball Coach
A familiar face will be back on the Wichita State bench, as head men’s basketball coach Paul Mills named former Shocker P.J. Couisnard an assistant coach. Mills officially announced Couisnard’s hiring on Monday, May 12, 2025. “I’ve been able to follow P.J.’s journey since his high school days playing at Jack Yates in Houston to Wichita State
Metz named Assistant Basketball Coach at Hofstra
Story Courtesy: Stephen Gorchov, Hofstra Athletics Hempstead, NY – Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Speedy Claxton announced today the addition of Drew Metz as an assistant coach with the Pride basketball program. Metz brings a strong track record of success at the collegiate, high school, and grassroots levels. “We’re thrilled to have Drew join our staff,”
D3 DIRT: Colby College set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Following-up on my post on X from yesterday…I have heard from multiple sources that Damien Strahorn is no longer the men’s basketball head coach at D3 Colby College, with an official announcement coming this week. Strahorn had spent the past 14-seasons as the head coach at his alma mater where he
Following cancer battle, Dickey Nutt set to return to Mizzou Basketball Staff
David “Dickey” Nutt is set to return to his role as assistant coach with University of Missouri men’s basketball, announced by Whitten Family Head Coach Dennis Gates on Friday. Nutt joined the Mizzou staff in April 2022 as an assistant coach. After initially announcing he was diagnosed with cancer in February 2024, Nutt was declared cancer free in
Princeton hires Mike Brennan as Assistant Basketball Coach
Mike Brennan ’94 has been named the Ted Athanassiades ’61 Associate Head Coach of the Princeton University men’s basketball team, as announced by Franklin C. Cappon-Edward C. Green ’41 Head Coach Mitch Henderson ’98. “I’m excited to welcome Mike Brennan as our Associate Head Coach,” said Henderson. “Mike brings over 20 years of Division I coaching experience,
Dorsey resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Centenary
Chris Dorsey has resigned as Centenary’s head men’s basketball coach to pursue other opportunities, Athletics Director David Orr announced. “I had the privilege to be part of Coach Dorsey’s hiring committee here at Centenary and continued to be impressed with his leadership for Centenary Men’s Basketball,” said Orr. Chris is a great Coach and an
OFFICIAL: Fowler named Head Basketball Coach at Saginaw Valley State
Following-up on something that I mentioned in today’s DAILY DIRT…Saginaw Valley State University has made the hiring of Chris Fowler official – here’s the announcement from the school: Saginaw Valley State University has named Chris Fowler as its new men’s head basketball coach, according to an announcement made Friday, May 9 by Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics