Following up on something I mentioned on Tuesday (JUCO DIRT). Cinco Boone has officially been hired as the head basketball coach at NJCAA D1 South Plains College. Here’s the release from SPC: South Plains College is excited to announce Patrick “Cinco” Boone as the new head men’s basketball coach. Boone, widely regarded for his leadership
Ragland inks contract extension at Evansville
Head Men’s Basketball Coach David Ragland has signed a contract extension, University of Evansville Athletics Director Dr. Kenneth “Ziggy” Siegfried announced on Wednesday. “Coach Ragland is someone who does things the right way, on and off the court. He understands the deep impact our men’s basketball program has on the University of Evansville, the community, and those
Clinton College hires Jamir Cheek as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
The Clinton College athletic department and AD Vincent Robinson is proud to announce the hiring of Jamir Cheek as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Cheek brings a winning pedigree and a deep connection to Clinton, having previously served as an assistant coach during the 2023–2024 season, where he played a key role in leading
D3 NEWS: VanderWal departs Marietta; Named Head Basketball Coach at Trine
Trine University has selected Jon VanderWal, a veteran coach with a history of NCAA tournament success, to head its men’s basketball program. VanderWal compiled a 341-150 (.695) record in 18 years at Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio. Under his leadership, the Pioneers reached the NCAA Tournament nine times, with a record of 14-9 in tournament
Richardson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Xavier
Story Courtesy: Tom Eiser, Xavier Athletic Communications Xavier University men’s basketball head coach Richard Pitino announced today he has hired Kareem Richardson as an Assistant Coach. Richardson spent the past three seasons at North Carolina State under Kevin Keatts. Richardson is no stranger to Xavier, having spent the 2011-12 season under Chris Mack, helping lead XU to the 2012 NCAA Sweet
Tang adds Veteran Coach Bill Peterson to K-State Basketball Staff
Kansas State Head Basketball Coach Jerome Tang has announced the hiring of Bill Peterson as an assistant coach. It’s a reunion of sorts. Peterson coached alongside Tang while at Baylor from 2017-22 where they helped guide the Bears to the 2021 NCAA Championship. “Every coach, player, and person associated with K-State basketball will be better
Hammett named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Paul Quinn College
LeShawn Hammett has taken over as the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Paul Quinn College according to a recent post on social media. Hammett had spent past nine seasons as the head coach at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, where he is the all-time program leader in wins. He also captured the 2023-24 USCAA National Championship,
Nardi added to UConn Basketball staff
The UConn men’s basketball team and head coach Dan Hurley have announced the addition of Mike Nardi to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. Nardi comes to Storrs after a decade on the coaching staff at his alma mater Villanova, most recently serving as the program’s interim head coach after seven years as an assistant. Nardi’s addition is pending the completion
Wright named Assistant Basketball Coach at Mizzou
A successful leader at multiple levels, Steve Wright was named assistant coach at the University of Missouri on Tuesday, announced by Whitten Family Head Coach Dennis Gates. Wright joins the Tigers after spending the previous two seasons on the Duquesne staff. During his time with the Dukes, the team won the 2024 Atlantic 10 Championship, advanced to their
McGraw announces departure as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Elmira
Elmira College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Casey McGraw announced on social media tonight that he is stepping down from his position. In his post, he said that he has decided to relocate to be closer to family. McGraw had spent the past four seasons as the head coach at Elmira. Prior to that, he worked
South Florida Basketball Support Staff Update
University of South Florida head men’s basketball coach Bryan Hodgson has announced the additions of Tobin Anderson, Alex Harris, Max Wittenberg, and Kainan Justiniano to the Bulls’ support staff for the 2025-26 season. Tobin Anderson joins USF after a remarkably successful coaching career at all levels of the college game. He amassed a 209–62 (.771)
JUCO DIRT: FPC’s Jenkins headed to UTEP
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Following-up on something that I posted on X yesterday…I have now heard from multiple sources that NJCAA D1 Frank Phillips College head basketball coach Hunter Jenkins is headed to UTEP as an assistant. Last season was Jenkins’ first at FPC, where he led the Plainsmen to a 25-9 record and advanced