Story: Brad Marquardt, Assistant AD/Athletics Communications Men’s basketball head coach Bucky McMillan announced coaching veteran Mitch Cole as the first addition to his initial coaching staff at Texas A&M. Cole, who served on Billy Kennedy’s Texas A&M staff for five seasons from 2011-16, had been McMillan’s associate head coach at Samford since 2021. With Cole
OFFICIAL: McMillan named Head Basketball at Texas A&M
Following-up on earlier reports…Bucky McMillan has officially been named as the Head Basketball Coach at Texas A&M. Here’s the release from the Aggies announcing the move: Three-time Southern Conference Coach of the Year Bucky McMillan has been tabbed as Texas A&M’s 23rd men’s basketball head coach in school history, Director of Athletics Trev Alberts announced. McMillan will
Trio of assistants follow Henderson from South Dakota State to Drake
Drake announced on social media that three new men’s basketball assistants have been hired – all three have made the move from South Dakota State with new Head Coach Eric Henderson. Former SDSU Associate head coach Rob Klinkefus, and assistants Tramel Barnes and Billy Brown are now part of the Bulldogs basketball staff. An official
JUCO DIRT: Iowa Central’s Kirsch to become D1 assistant; Denholm promoted to Head Coach at ICCC
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that NJCAA D2 Iowa Central head coach Ryan Kirsch will become an assistant at South Dakota State. Kirsch had previously worked for new SDSU head coach Bryan Petersen at Kirkwood CC. Kirsch took over at ICCC last spring following a stint as an assistant at
REPORT: McMillan expected to be named Head Basketball Coach at Texas A&M
According to multiple reports, including one from Pete Thamel, Texas Tech is expected to hire Samford’s Bucky McMillan as their new Head Basketball Coach. According to the reports, the sides are finalizing a five-year deal. McMillan just wrapped up his fourth season at Samford where he led the Bulldogs to a 22-11 record and a
D3 Westminster College Head Basketball Coach Kevin Siroki will not return
Westminster College announced that it is making a leadership change in its men’s basketball program effective immediately. Kevin Siroki will not return after 13 seasons in the position. “I would like to thank Coach Siroki for his hard work, commitment and dedication as the head coach of the men’s basketball program, one he cares deeply about, for
D2 Academy of Art University Announces Discontinuation of Intercollegiate Sports Programs
Academy of Art University announced the decision to discontinue its intercollegiate sports programs at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 academic year. The decision comes after months of deliberation about how the university can use its resources to best serve the greatest number of students, many of whom attend the university in a remote or hybrid
D2 DIRT: Kennedy set to become new Head Basketball Coach at Cameron
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through multiples sources that D2 Cameron University (OK) will hire Nathan Kennedy as their new head men’s basketball coach. Kennedy has spent the past five seasons on the Arkansas Tech staff, serving most recently as the associate head coach. Prior to his time at Tech, Kennedy worked as
Filzen steps down as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Bethel University
Bethel University has announced a coaching transition will take place in men’s basketball. The university thanks Zach Filzen for his contributions and dedication to the program. A national search for a replacement will begin immediately. We’re grateful for Coach Filzen’s contributions over the past four years,” said Director of Athletics Greg Peterson. “His leadership has
Collins inks multi-year contract extension at Northwestern
Northwestern Sullivan-Ubben Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Collins, who recently guided the Wildcats to their most successful stretch in program history, has signed a multi-year contract extension through 2030, Combe Family Vice President for Athletics & Recreation Mark Jackson announced today. “Northwestern is my family’s home – I am really proud of what we have built over the
Minnesota Basketball Staff Update
University of Minnesota head men’s basketball coach Niko Medved has announced a trio of assistant coaches named to his staff with the addition of Brian Cooley, Armon Gates and Dave Thorson. Additional staffing will be announced at a later date. Cooley comes to Minnesota after a four-year stint with Medved at Colorado State from 2021-25, during which he
Norton added to Indiana Basketball Staff
Indiana head men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries announced the addition of assistant coach Nick Norton to his inaugural staff in Bloomington. “We are excited to have Nick join our staff,” DeVries said. “He brings tremendous knowledge and feel for what we want our program to be about. He is terrific with the players on the floor