Following up on something that I first mentioned on Monday (DAILY DIRT)… I can confirm that D2 Malone University head coach Charlie Wallrapp will join Matt Majkrzak’s staff at Northern Illinois. Wallrapp, who took over at Malone in 2023, previously served as Majkrzak’s associate head coach at Northern Michigan. He also has assistant coaching experience
OFFICIAL: Will Wade named Head Basketball Coach at LSU
Here’s the official statement from LSU announcing the hiring of Will Wade as their new head men’s basketball coach: LSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Verge Ausberry announced on Thursday that Will Wade has been chosen to lead the future of the LSU men’s basketball program. Coach Wade returns to Baton Rouge for his second stint as head
OFFICIAL: Boston College names Luke Murray Head Basketball Coach
Here’s the official statement from Boston College on the hiring of UConn’s Luke Murray as the Eagles new Head Basketball Coach: William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Blake James announced today the hiring of Luke Murray, assistant coach of the University of Connecticut Men’s Basketball program, as the new Clement and Elizabeth Izzi Family Head Men’s Basketball
D3 NEWS: UMSV hires Gunning as Head Basketball Coach
The University of Mount Saint Vincent Department of Athletics has announced the hiring of Brett Gunning as the new head coach of its men’s basketball program. Gunning, who has spent 26 years coaching in the NCAA and NBA, brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and player development expertise to the Dolphins. Gunning was also appointed as the department’s Senior Associate
Jason Hart named Associate Head Basketball Coach at SMU
SMU Head Coach Andy Enfield has named Jason Hart as Associate Head Coach for SMU Men’s Basketball. Hart comes to the Hilltop with 16 years of coaching experience following nine seasons playing in the NBA. He was previously on Enfield’s coaching staff at USC for eight seasons from 2013–21. “We’re thrilled to add Jason to our staff,” said Enfield.
OFFICIAL: Griff Aldrich Named Pepperdine Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Following up on reports from earlier today…the hiring of Griff Aldrich at Pepperdine is now official. Here’s the release from the school: Griff Aldrich has been named the next head men’s basketball coach at Pepperdine University, Director of Athletics Tanner Gardner announced today. A proven program builder who has helped architect turnarounds and NCAA Tournament appearances at three
REPORT: Luke Murray to be named Head Basketball Coach at Boston College
This one has been out there for a while – it’s finally been confirmed through multiple reports… Boston College will hire UConn’s Luke Murray as their new head men’s basketball coach. Murray is on his 5th season on Dan Hurley’s staff at UConn, and has been a part of two National Championship teams. He also
JUCO DIRT: Weatherford College opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I teased this one a few weeks ago, and can confirm that Chris Lewis is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Weatherford College (TX). Lewis took over at WC back in 2021 and wraps up his tenure with a 91-60 overall record. This past season, his team
Brown named Director of Men’s Basketball Roster Management at Kentucky
Kentucky men’s basketball head coach Mark Pope announced the addition of Director of Roster Management Keegan Brown on Thursday. Brown comes to the Bluegrass after spending two years with the Wisconsin Herd, the NBA G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks as the video coordinator. Prior to his time with the Herd, Brown spent five
Master P out as President of Basketball Operations at New Orleans
Just one year after joining the New Orleans men’s basketball program in a high-profile role, Percy “Master P” Miller is no longer serving as the unpaid president of basketball operations, per school officials via a report from NOLA.com. UNO cited a routine evaluation of roles and external relationships but did not provide specifics on his
LSU Hiring Schroyer set to Trigger Coaching Carousel Movement
LSU has officially hired McNeese State AD Heath Schroyer as its new Senior Deputy Director of Athletics/Executive Director of External Relations, a move that is expected to trigger a series of changes in Baton Rouge. Schroyer, a longtime basketball coach and administrator, most recently served as AD at McNeese State, where he was responsible for
REPORT: Griff Aldrich to Pepperdine
According to multiple reports, including one from Pete Thamel, Griff Aldrich is expected to be named as the next Head Basketball Coach at Pepperdine. Aldrich joined Ryan Odom’s staff at Virginia last spring (he and Odom were college teammates). Prior to reuniting with Odom, Aldrich had a seven season stint as the head coach at