Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Niagara Assistant Headed to HS Power Austin Kelly has departed the Niagara basketball staff, and will become an assistant coach at Montverde Academy. Kelly had been at Niagara since 2021, and also spent two seasons as the director of operations and recruiting coordinator at George Washington. Kelly had previously worked for
Whittler named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Allen University
Allen University is excited to welcome Douglas Whittler, a proven leader and championship winning coach, as the new head men’s basketball coach for the Yellow Jackets. “We couldn’t be more excited about having Coach Whittler leading our men’s basketball program,” said Director of Athletics Phillip Wallace Jr. “I have known Coach Whittler for many years, and his leadership
Czech named Assistant Basketball Coach at Merrimack
Head men’s basketball coach Joe Gallo announced that Jared Czech has been added as an assistant coach on Thursday afternoon. Czech was most recently an assistant at Stonehill College during the 2023-2024 season. “We are really excited to welcome Jared and his wife Kaitlyn to the Merrimack basketball family”, said coach Gallo. “I have known Jared for over 10
Cornell Men’s Basketball Announces Restructured Coaching Staff
Story Courtesy Jeremy Hartigan, Cornell Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Communications ongtime Big Red assistant coach Nat Graham has returned to the Cornell staff as associate head coach and is joined by new director of basketball operations Ilan Kinder it was announced today by Jon Jaques ’10, the Robert E. Gallagher ’44 Head Coach of Men’s
Mercer Great Langston Hall joins Men’s Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach
Langston Hall, one of the most decorated Mercer men’s basketball players in the history of the program, is joining his alma mater as an assistant coach on the men’s basketball staff for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Hall’s No. 21 jersey hangs in the rafters of Hawkins Arena after having his number retired in 2019. Hall
Georgia Southern Men’s Basketball Announces Staff Changes Ahead of 2025-26 Season
The men’s basketball program has promoted two of its coaches and hired a new member of staff, Bice-Peace head coach Charlie Henry announced. KENTE’ HART, ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH Kente’ Hart, who has served as an assistant coach the last two seasons, has been promoted to associate head coach. “It is truly a blessing and honor to be
Former UNI standout Sonnen joins Panthers staff as Assistant Basketball Coach
UNI head men’s basketball coach Ben Jacobson on announced the hiring of Marc Sonnen as the Panthers’ new fourth full-time assistant coach. Sonnen, a prolific scorer who played for the Panthers from 2009 to 2013, returns to Northern Iowa after three seasons coaching at the Division II level. “It is a great day for us to bring
Golding inks contract extension through 2027-28 season at UTEP
The U.T. System Board of Regents has approved a contract extension for UTEP men’s basketball coach Joe Golding, Vice President and Director of Athletics Jim Senter announced. The upcoming 2025-26 season represents the final year of Golding’s original five-year contract. The extension keeps him entrenched as the Miners’ head man for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 campaigns, when UTEP Basketball
OFFICIAL: Macalester hires Glesmann as Head Basketball Coach
Following-up on something that HoopDirt first reported yesterday (D3 DIRT)… Here’s the official release from Macalester announcing the hiring of Rich Glesmann as their new head men’s basketball coach: Macalester College Vice President of Student Affairs/Director of Athletics Donnie Brooks has announced the hiring of Rich Glesmann as head men’s basketball coach. Glesmann has been a coach at the
Tobin named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Elmira College
Elmira College has announced the appointment of Denis Tobin as the new Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball team. Tobin brings several years of coaching experience as an assistant at the NCAA Division III level, a proven track record of player development, and a deep commitment to both academic and athletic excellence. “We are thrilled
Warfield joins Gannon University Basketball Coaching Staff
Story Courtesy: Bob Shreve, Assistant Director of Athletics Media Relations Gannon University men’s basketball coach Easton Bazzoli today announced the addition of Isiah Warfield as the second assistant coach on his coaching staff. Warfield was a member of the 2024-25 Golden Knight squad that finished with a 27-7 record and reached the championship game of the Atlantic Regional in
Rosenberg named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Lewis & Clark College
Lewis & Clark College Director of Physical Education and Athletics Mark Pietrok has announced the hiring of Shanan Rosenberg as the new head men’s basketball coach, effective Friday, June 13. “We are thrilled to welcome Shanan back to Palatine Hill,” said Pietrok. “He was a key part of one of the most successful eras in