Following up in yesterday’s report (D2 DIRT)…Kyle Blackbourn has officially been named as the head basketball coach at D2 UW-Parkside. Here’s the release from the school: Kyle Blackbourn, who has spent the last two seasons as the head coach at Rockhurst University building a successful program that won the 2026 GLVC Regular season championship and
REPORT: Ryan Cross expected to be named Head Basketball Coach at ULM
According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, UAB associate head coach Ryan Cross is expected to be named as the head basketball coach at Louisiana Monroe. Cross had been at UAB for the past six seasons and had served as an assistant at ULM for eight years before that. Cross has also had
OFFICIAL: Cincinnati hires Calhoun as Head Basketball Coach
Here’s the official release from Cincinnati announcing the hiring of Jerrod Calhoun as their new head men’s basketball coach: Ohio native and University of Cincinnati graduate Jerrod Calhoun has been named the 29th head coach in Cincinnati men’s basketball history, director of athletics John Cunningham announced Tuesday. Calhoun recently completed his ninth season as a
OFFICIAL: McNamara named Head Basketball Coach at Syracuse
Obviously no secret here as this one broke over the weekend. Syracuse has now made the hiring of Gerry McNamara official – here’s the announcement from the school: One of Syracuse University’s most celebrated alumni is coming home. The University today announced that Gerry McNamara ’06, a member of the 2003 National Championship-winning team, has
DAILY DIRT – 3/23/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A little late night dirt… Most interesting name I’ve heard mentioned with the search at Siena is UMBC head coach Jim Ferry. The veteran head coach led the Retrievers to a 24-9 (14-2 AE) record this past season and captured the America East Tournament Championship. Ferry has also been the head
NAIA NEWS: Miller named Head Basketball Coach at Rio Grande
The University of Rio Grande has named Ron Miller as its new men’s basketball head coach. School officials made the announcement Monday evening. Miller spent the past three seasons as the head coach at Ohio Christian University, where he compiled a 67-26 record. The Trailblazers finished their 2025-26 campaign with a 28-5 record after posting
McConnell named Head Basketball Coach at St. Mary’s
Saint Mary’s College Associate Head Coach and former standout Gael Mickey McConnell has been named head men’s basketball coach, announced today by Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Mike Matoso. McConnell has been an instrumental piece of the program for decades, first as a student-athlete and then as the associate head coach under Randy Bennett. McConnell has helped lead the
OFFICIAL: Randy Bennett named Head Basketball Coach at Arizona State
Here’s the official release on the hiring of Randy Bennett at Arizona State: Sun Devil Athletics Director Graham Rossini announced that Randy Bennett will be the new Head Coach of the Sun Devil Men’s Basketball program. Bennett joins Arizona State following an extremely successful tenure at Saint Mary’s. He spent the past 25 seasons at
OFFICIAL: Coombe named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Lewis & Clark College
I mentioned this move in the DAILY DIRT back on 3/16. It’s now been made official. Here’s the release from Lewis & Clark on the hiring of Cory Coombe as their new head men’s basketball coach: Lewis & Clark College Director of Physical Education and Athletics Mark Pietrok has announced the hiring of Cory Coombe
REPORT: Cincinnati set to hire Jerrod Calhoun as Head Basketball Coach
Utah State head coach Jerrod Calhoun is set to take over at his alma mater Cincinnati according to multiple reports. Calhoun led Utah State to a 29-7 (15-5 MW) record this season, and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, where they lost to Arizona last night. In two seasons at USU, Calhoun
REPORT: Randy Bennett to Arizona State
According to multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman, Arizona State will hire Randy Bennett as their next head basketball coach. The coaching veteran has spent the past 25-seasons as the head coach at St. Mary’s (CA) leading them to a 589-228 (.721) record during his tenure. This season, he led the Gaels to a
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Root named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Centre College
Centre College Athletics has named Gavin Root the permanent head coach of Centre Men’s Basketball, it was announced Monday. Root was elevated to interim head coach on September 11, 2025, following the retirement of former head coach, Greg Mason. Root also served as acting head coach during the final 10 games of 2024-25 season. “Centre Men’s Basketball has a long history of success over the past 60 years, from Tom Bryant to