Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Chad Gayle has departed the staff at Wagner after one season as an assistant. Word on the street is that he is headed to Seton Hall in a player development role. Prior to his time at Wagner, Gayle was a GA on Shaheen Holloway’s staff from 2023-25. There were at least
JUCO NEWS: Chris Martin named Head Basketball Coach at Eastern Arizona
Eastern Arizona College has named Chris Martin as its new men’s basketball head coach, promoting the former assistant following the departure of Cameron Turner to the University of Alaska Anchorage. “Chris brings tremendous energy and enthusiasm to our program, and he played a pivotal role in elevating our men’s team to national prominence,” said EA
Hamilton returns to LSU Basketball Staff
Vernon Hamilton returns to Baton Rouge and LSU Basketball for the 2026-27 season as an assistant coach as part of head coach Will Wade’s second stint with the Tigers. Hamilton was a part of Coach Wade’s staff at LSU previously from 2020-22. Most recently, Hamilton served as an assistant coach under Wade at NC State
Dolan named Director of Basketball Operations at Loyola Chicago
Loyola Chicago head men’s basketball coach Drew Valetine has tabbed Danny Dolan as the program’s director of operations. Dolan returns to Loyola Chicago in the full-time role after serving as a team manager from 2021-25. “I’m so excited to welcome Danny back! He’s someone that our staff leaned on in his time as a student manager
D3 DIRT: Delaware Valley set to open; Kaba taking D1 assistant job
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard that D3 Delaware Valley will open as head coach Muhamadou Kaba is expected to be hired as an assistant at D1 Lafayette. Kaba has spent the past five seasons at DelVal, going 60-68 (.469). This past year, his team went 10-15 (4-10 MAC Freedom). Prior to his time
Kansas City Kansas Community College hires Tucker as Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Kansas City Kansas Community College has announced the hiring of Taylor Tucker as the new head coach of the Blue Devils men’s basketball program. Tucker joins KCKCC after spending the past five seasons at Des Moines Area Community College, where he most recently served as associate head coach. During his five seasons with the Bears,
Rivers added as Men’s Basketball Video Coordinator at Lamar
Story Courtesy: James Dixon, Lamar Assistant AD/Media Relations Ben Rivers has been named Lamar University video coordinator announced head coach Jordan Fee. Rivers becomes Fee’s fifth hire since taking over the program in March. “We are excited to welcome Ben Rivers to our staff,” said Fee. “His experience in programs known for their strong culture at
Tony Barbee named Associate Head Basketball Coach/Defensive Coordinator at Murray State
Murray State head men’s basketball coach Ryan Miller is adding former Auburn, Central Michigan and UTEP head coach and multi-time Coach of the Year recipient Tony Barbee to the Racers’ staff as the program’s Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator ahead of the 2026-27 season. The reunion will be the third time that Miller and Barbee will coach
D2 NEWS: Sae’Quahn Rogers added as Assistant Basketball Coach at Albany State
Albany State University has announced the addition of Sae’Quahn Rogers as assistant men’s basketball coach under newly appointed head coach Rodney Mayes, effective Monday, May 4.Rogers brings a strong background in player development, recruiting, and collegiate coaching experience, along with a proven track record of contributing to winning programs. Most recently, Rogers served as the assistant men’s basketball
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Todd Day, Sr. named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Edward Waters
Edward Waters University Athletics officially ushered in a new era for its men’s basketball program, announcing Todd Day, Sr. as the Tigers’ head coach during a press conference held on campus. Day, who initially joined the program early in the 2025–26 season in an interim role, now takes the reins on a full-time basis after guiding the
JUCO NEWS: Utah State University Eastern promotes Ralphs to Head Basketball Coach
Story Courtesy: Mary Hart – USU Eastern Associate Athletic Director/SID Utah State University Eastern has officially named Easton Ralphs as the head coach of its men’s basketball program. Ralphs, who has been a key figure within the program for the past six years, joined the staff as an assistant coach and, over the past several seasons,
Santo steps down at D2/D3 St. Anselm, Witter named Head Basketball Coach
Saint Anselm College has announced a leadership transition within its men’s basketball program, as Chris Santo ’15 will step down as head coach to pursue a new professional opportunity. Trey Witter, who has served as the program’s top assistant for the past two seasons, has been named the 12th head coach in program history. “Coach Santo’s impact on Saint