I first mentioned this move back on April 25th (NAIA DIRT). It’s now official…Sam Kohnke has been named as the head basketball coach at NAIA Langston University. Here’s the release from LU: Langston University Athletic Director Donnita Rogers is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Kohnke as the 18th head men’s basketball coach for the Langston University Lions. “Coach (Sam) Kohnke has had significant success creating a
Crevelone, Hill join CSUB Basketball Staff; Wrapp Retained
Cal State Bakersfield Head Men’s Basketball Coach Todd Lee has hit the ground running as he sets out on his quest to lead the Roadrunners. Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Lee is adding Chris Crevelone and Eddie Hill to his coaching staff while retaining CSUB alum and assistant coach Brent Wrapp, crucial steps toward rebuilding
NAIA DIRT: Georgia Southern-East Georgia set to hire Tucek as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Georgia Southern-East Georgia Campus will hire Justin Tucek as its next head men’s basketball coach. Tucek spent this past season at Southern Arkansas University and has also been on staff at Emporia State University and Rock Valley College, in addition to a stint as a graduate assistant
Hanrahan named Assistant Basketball Coach at Cal Baptist
Warner University Athletics have announced that Director of Athletics Sean Hanrahan has stepped down following 20 years of service to Warner University. Sean Hanrahan has accepted the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach position at California Baptist University. Coach Hanrahan was hired in 2006 as the Head Coach of the Warner Men’s Basketball program. He led the
D3 DIRT: Loomis no longer Head Basketball Coach at Thiel
Following up on my tweet from earlier today… I have now heard from multiple sources that Tim Loomis stepped away today as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Thiel College. Loomis had spent the past 20 seasons as the Tomcats head coach, and has spent 32 overall seasons as a head coach. Prior to
D2 NEWS: Clark named Head Basketball Coach at Concordia University Irvine
For the first time in 25 years, Concordia University Irvine has a new men’s basketball head coach. Concordia University Irvine athletics announced the beginning of a new chapter in the storied history of the program, introducing Scott Clark as the next leader of Concordia men’s basketball. Clark has served for the last dozen years as
Fuline resigns as Head Coach at D3 Mount Union; joins Cincinnati Basketball Staff
The University of Mount Union Athletics Department has announced today that Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Fuline has resigned to accept an assistant coaching position at Division I University of Cincinnati under Head Coach Jerrod Calhoun. “From the first day on the job 15 years ago, we set out to build a family-first program,” said Fuline. “The
Veshi named Assistant Basketball Coach at Eastern Kentucky
Ben Veshi, who won 80% of his games as head coach of the Hargrave Military Academy prep basketball team, will join the Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball program as an assistant coach. In three seasons as the head coach of Hargrave’s prep team, Veshi compiled a record of 109-27 (.801), won the 2025-26 Elite Prep League
OFFICIAL: McLaughlin named Head Basketball Coach at Colby
No secret here – Colby has finally made it official. Former Dartmouth head coach and Colby alum David McLaughlin has been named as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the official release from the college: Colby College is pleased to announce that the men’s basketball program will be led by David McLaughlin, a dynamic
John Wall named President of Men’s Basketball Operations at Howard
John Wall, a five-time NBA All-Star and former standout with the Washington Wizards, has been named President of Basketball Operations for Howard University Men’s Basketball, Head Coach Kenny Blakeney announced. Wall will work alongside Blakeney and General Manager & NIL Strategist Daniel Marks to help shape the program’s strategic vision. His responsibilities include roster construction, talent evaluation
OFFICIAL: Settembre receives 3-yr extension at New Mexico Highlands
I mentioned this one in the DAILY DIRT back on 4/17…it’s now official. Zach Settembre has received a three-year contract extension at D2 New Mexico Highlands. Here’s the official release from the school: Coming off New Mexico Highlands’ first winning season in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play since 2019-20, Cowboys men’s basketball head coach Zach Settembre has
Lexus Williams added to Minnesota Basketball Staff
University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Niko Medved has added Lexus Williams to the Golden Gopher coaching staff as an assistant coach. Williams comes to Minnesota after a five-year stint at Boise State. He replaces Chad Warner, who joined the Clemson staff following the 2025-26 season. Williams joined the BSU coaching staff in 2021 as an assistant to Bronco