According to a Shams-Bomb, Mike Bibby is expected to be named as the new head basketball coach at Sacramento State. A 14-year NBA veteran, Bibby played for the Kings from 2001 to 2008, helping lead them to a Western Conference Finals appearance. He brings coaching experience from Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, where he
Hodgson named Head Basketball Coach at South Florida
Bryan Hodgson, one of the nation’s top recruiters and a rising head coach, has been named the University of South Florida head men’s basketball coach, Vice President for Athletics Michael Kelly announced Monday. “We are thrilled to welcome Bryan Hodgson as the next head coach of USF men’s basketball,”Kelly said.“Bryan has been a part of winning programs
OFFICIAL: Ben McCollum named Head Basketball Coach at Iowa
Story Courtesy James Allan – Iowa Athletics Iowa native Ben McCollum has been named the head coach for the University of Iowa men’s basketball program, it was announced Monday by Henry B. and Patrica B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Beth Goetz. McCollum is the 23rd head coach in program history. “We are excited to welcome Coach McCollum
REPORT: Minnesota to hire Niko Medved as new Head Basketball Coach
According to multiple reports, including one from Matt Norlander, Colorado State’s Niko Medved is set to become the next head coach at Minnesota, with an official announcement and press conference scheduled for Tuesday. A Minneapolis native and Golden Gophers alumnus, Medved is coming off a strong 2024-25 season, leading CSU to the NCAA Tournament, where
D2 DIRT: Allen U (SC) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Shawn Walker has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Allen University (SC). Walker, the former head coach at Grambling State, had been in charge at Allen since 2023. The coaching veteran has also served as the head coach at Elizabeth City State (two separate
REPORT: Ben McCollum to Iowa
According to a Pete Thamel / Jeff Borzello report, Iowa will hire Ben McCollum as their new head basketball coach. In his lone season at Drake, McCollum led the Bulldogs to a 31-4 record, a Missouri Valley Conference title, and an NCAA tournament upset over Missouri before falling to Texas Tech in the second round.
REPORT: Columbia to hire Florida assistant Hovde as new Head Coach
According to a Jeff Goodman report, Columbia will hire Florida assistant Kevin Hovde as their new head coach. HoopDirt mentioned Hovde as being in the mix here back on 3/19 (DAILY DIRT). Hovde has been at Florida since 2022 and has also worked with current Gators head coach Todd Golden at Columbia and San Francisco.
Daily Dirt – 3/24/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) UNLV Coaching Search Heats Up: Wide Net Cast, Decision Coming Soon Interviews are underway at UNLV, with AD Erick Harper casting a very wide net. Some of the names that I’ve heard the most here include Arkansas State head coach Bryan Hodgson, Bradley head coach Brian Wardle, and Florida Assistant Carlin
Virginia Tech parts ways with two basketball staffers
Virginia Tech men’s basketball head coach Mike Young announced updates to his staff, as assistant coach Christian Webster and recruiting coordinator Blake Wetherington will not return for the 2025-26 season. “We are grateful for Christian and Blake’s dedication and hard work during their time in Blacksburg,” Young said. “Christian has been a valuable part of our program for nearly a decade,
Ronnie Thomas announced as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Longwood as Aldrich Departs For UVA
Next man up. Longwood basketball didn’t have to look far for a new leader to extend the tradition of excellence established under Griff Aldrich. Ronnie Thomas – an assistant coach whose ever-present smile and relentless positive energy have already endeared him to Longwood players and the Farmville community – will serve as the program’s next head coach,
REPORT: Sean Miller to Texas
According to a Matt Norlander report, Texas hire Sean Miller as their next head basketball coach. Miller, who previously coached Arizona for 12 seasons and is in his second stint at Xavier, will replace Rodney Terry as Texas’ head basketball coach – Terry was released today. Miller, who has led 13 teams to the NCAA
OFFICIAL: Will Wade takes over at NC State
NC State’s McMurray Family Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan has announced that Will Wade, who has led his last five teams to the NCAA Tournament, will be the new head coach of the NC State men’s basketball program. Wade, who has signed a six-year agreement pending approval by the NC State Board of Trustees, will be formally introduced as