Kansas City Men’s Basketball has elevated a familiar face to the role of full-time assistant coach, promoting former Director of Player Development Justin Tabor. He has been with the Roos for the past three seasons in his previous role, and will be tasked with skill development, recruiting and social media assistance among other duties in his
NAIA DIRT: Voorhees (SC) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that as of yesterday, James Williams is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Voorhees University (SC). Williams was elevated to head coach back in May of 2023 after serving on the Tigers staff as an assistant coach. Prior to his time at Voorhees, he served
McGhee returns to San Francisco as Assistant Basketball Coach
Head coach Chris Gerlufsen and the University of San Francisco men’s basketball program announced the return of Vinnie McGhee as assistant coach. “I am thrilled to welcome Bay Area native Vinnie McGhee back onto our coaching staff for the 2025-26 season,” said Gerlufsen. “Coach McGhee is a favorite amongst our players and staff, and his return elevates
Mills named Director of Player Development at Utah Valley
Utah Valley University head men’s basketball coach Todd Phillips has announced the addition of former professional standout and longtime college coach Silas Mills as the program’s Director of Player Development. Mills brings a wealth of experience to Orem after a 14-year professional playing career overseas and in the CBA, followed by more than 15 years of coaching
Temple adds Cosby-Roundtree as Men’s Basketball Director of Player Development
Temple University men’s basketball head coach Adam Fisher announced Wednesday the hiring of Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree as director of player development. Cosby-Roundtree most recently served as a video assistant with the Brooklyn Nets. “We are excited to welcome Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree to our staff,” said Fisher. “Dhamir comes to us after spending the past two seasons with the Brooklyn Nets.
Hardy promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Indiana University Kokomo
Indiana University Kokomo men’s basketball head coach Eric Echelbarger has announced that Lennon Hardy has been promoted to assistant coach after serving as a student assistant coach for the past four seasons. “Coach Hardy has been a major contributor to our program since he arrived as a freshman in 2021,” said Echelbarger. “Now an IU Kokomo graduate,
West Texas A&M announces contract extension for Head Basketball Coach Tom Brown
West Texas A&M Vice President of Athletics Doug Lipinski has announced a contract extension for Buffalo Basketball head coach Tom Brown thru the Summer of 2028. “This contract is a commitment to Tom Brown and the Buffs basketball program. Tom has won a lot of games for WT, his goal is to win a national championship for Buff Nation” said Lipinski “This
Jayson Tatum Named Chief Basketball Officer for Duke Men’s Basketball
Duke men’s basketball head coach Jon Scheyer announced Tuesday the creation of a groundbreaking new opportunity within the men’s basketball program and within college basketball — Chief Basketball Officer. NBA Champion and former Blue Devil standout Jayson Tatum has been named to this first-of-its-kind responsibility. As Chief Basketball Officer, Tatum will volunteer his time as a special advisor to
Texas A&M System clears Gillispie, Tarleton State Men’s Basketball head coach reinstated
Tarleton State Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Steve Uryasz announced that the Texas A&M System has concluded its employee conduct review. Tarleton State Men’s Basketball head coach Billy Gillispie has been reinstated, effective immediately. “We’re thankful to the Texas A&M System for working expeditiously in addressing this anonymous complaint,” Uryasz said. “The welfare of our student-athletes is of the utmost
WCC DIRT: Lavin expected to add former D1 Head Coach to San Diego Basketball Staff
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Steve Lavin is expected to add former Charlotte head coach Alan Major to his staff at San Diego. Major was the head coach at Charlotte from 2010-15 following stints as an assistant at Ohio State (2004-10) and Xavier (2001-04). His best season with the
Former Denver Head Coach Jeff Wulbrun takes over at Sacred Heart Prep (CA)
PRNewswire/ Sacred Heart Preparatory (SHP) has named Jeff Wulbrun as the new boys’ varsity head basketball coach and program director. Wulbrun brings more than 25 years of experience at the collegiate and high school levels, including coaching roles at Stanford, Cal, UAB, Virginia Tech, and Illinois State. Most recently, he led the University of Denver to its first Summit League Championship appearance
Tarleton State Head Basketball Coach Billy Gillispie placed on temporary leave
Tarleton State Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Steve Uryasz announced Friday that the Texas A&M University System has initiated an employee conduct review after receiving an anonymous complaint, and Texan Men’s Basketball head coach Billy Gillispie has been placed on temporary administrative leave. Associate Head Coach Glynn Cyprien has been named Acting Head Coach. Tarleton State Athletics will not comment further