Following up on our SWAC DIRT from earlier today…Donte’ Jackson has officially been named as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Alabama A&M. Here’s the release from the college: Alabama A&M University President Dr. Daniel K. Wims and Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant welcomed new AAMU head men’s basketball coach Donte’ Jackson during an introductory
Barbee out as Head Basketball Coach at Central Michigan
Tony Barbee is out as the head men’s basketball coach at Central Michigan. Here’s the release from CMU: Zyzelewski Family Vice President/Director of Athletics Amy Folan and Central Michigan Athletics have announced a change in leadership for its men’s basketball program. Tony Barbee will not return as head coach and a national search for the program’s next head coach
Northwest Mississippi CC names Redman as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Northwest Mississippi Community College has selected John Redman as the next head coach of the men’s basketball program, athletic director Jake Gordon announced Thursday. Redman joins the Rangers from Delta State University, where he spent the past seven seasons with the Statesmen as the associate head coach for Mike Nienaber’s coaching staff. “I am proud, honored and humbled to
SWAC DIRT: Grambling’s Jackson headed to Alabama A&M
Following-up on my post from yesterday… This is now confirmed that the choice is Grambling State’s Donte’ Jackson. Jackson had been at Grambling for the past seven seasons where he went 132-124 (.516). He led his team to the 2023-24 SWAC Championship and a spot in the NCAA Tournament. This year’s squad finished 12-22 (7-11
Lindsey named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Loyola New Orleans
A familiar face is returning to the Loyola University New Orleans Men’s Basketball bench, as Assistant Vice President of Athletics Brett Simpson announced the hiring of Trey Lindsey as the program’s 20th head coach on Thursday. “We’re thrilled to welcome Trey Lindsey back to Loyola,” Simpson said. “He had a significant impact on our success
Hamilton added to NC State Basketball Staff
NC State men’s basketball head coach Will Wade announced that he has added Vernon Hamilton to his staff as an assistant coach. Hamilton has previously worked with Wade at McNeese and at LSU and Wade was a student manager and graduate assistant during Hamilton’s playing career at Clemson. “I’ve known Vernon since we were both
Leonard signs 5-yr extension at Queens University of Charlotte
Queens University of Charlotte head men’s basketball coach Grant Leonard has signed a five-year contract extension, Director of Athletics Cherie Swarthout announced afternoon. The extension keeps Leonard at the helm of the Royals program through the 2029-30 season, as he just wrapped up his third year putting together the program’s first 20-win season in Division 1. “Grant Leonard has done an
OFFICIAL: Christian named Head Basketball Coach at Bryant
Bryant University President Ross Gittell, Ph.D. and Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Bill Smith are pleased to announce the naming of Jamion Christian as the head men’s basketball coach at the university. The 10th head coach in program history, Christian comes to Bryant from Pallacanestro Trieste of the Italian Professional Basketball League along with prior head coaching positions at George
JUCO DIRT: South Plains opening; Sowers to take D1 assistant job
According to a Jeff Goodman report South Plains College (TX) head coach Hayden Sowers will become an assistant on Ryan Pannone’s new staff at Arkansas State. Sowers led South Plains to a 29-7 record, and a spot in the NJCAA D1 Final Four this season. He took over as the head coach back in 2022,
Sweetney promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at D1/D3 St. Francis (PA)
Saint Francis University men’s basketball head coach Luke McConnell has elevated Devin Sweetney to Associate Head Coach. Sweeney returned to his alma mater for the 2024-25 season and helped the Red Flash win its first Northeast Conference (NEC) Tournament Championship in 34 years with a 46-43 win against CCSU on March 11 before the squad played in the NCAA Tournament and
Phillips signs 2-yr contract extension at Utah Valley
Utah Valley University men’s basketball head coach Todd Phillips has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the helm of the Wolverine program through the 2027-28 season. Phillips’ previous contract was set to expire following the 2025-26 campaign. “Coach Phillips has built a championship culture both on and off the court, demonstrating exceptional leadership that resonates
D2 NEWS: Hettinga inks 10-yr contract at Lake Superior State
The Lake Superior State University (LSSU) Department of Athletics has announced a momentous 10-year contract extension for Head Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Hettinga, ensuring his continued leadership of the Lakers through 2035. The agreement, announced by LSSU Athletics Director Tory Lindley, solidifies Hettinga’s place as the longest-tenured and winningest coach in program history. “Coach Hettinga has