According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, Billy Gillispie will not return as the head basketball coach at Tarleton State. Gillispie has not been coaching the team since early February, when Glynn Cyprien was named as the acting head coach. He was also suspended briefly in October following an investigation after an anonymous
REPORT: San Diego parts ways with Steve Lavin
According to multiple reports, including one from On3, San Diego has parted ways with head basketball coach Steve Lavin. Lavin has gone 46-79 (.368) in his nearly four full seasons at San Diego, including an 11-17 mark so far this season. More on this story as it continues to Develop.
REPORT: Jerome Tang fired as Head Basketball Coach at K-State
Multiple reports indicate that Jerome Tang has been dismissed as head coach at Kansas State University following Sunday’s 78-64 loss to Houston Cougars men’s basketball. The defeat dropped the Wildcats to 1-11 in Big 12 Conference play and marked their sixth straight loss. The move came one game after a 91-62 home loss to Cincinnati
D2 DIRT: Thompson released as Head Basketball Coach at Winston-Salem State; Jones named Interim Coach
Amid a nine-game losing streak, Winston-Salem State has parted ways with head men’s basketball coach Corey Thompson and named assistant coach Tony Jones as interim head coach. While the university has not yet issued an official announcement, the move was mentioned on the Rams’ livestream just prior to tip-off today. Thompson, a WSSU alum, was
NAIA DIRT: Pat Knight steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Marian University
Pat Knight has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Marian University. Knight, the son of Indiana legend Bob Knight, had been Marian’s head coach since 2024. Knight told WISH News 8, “I quit because they wanted me to fire a staff member.” Knight added that he disagreed with that directive, and therefore,
REPORT: Turgeon to be named Head Basketball Coach at Kansas City
Kansas City has filled the first vacancy of the 2026 coaching carousel, as former Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon has agreed to a five-year contract to lead the Roos, according to CBS Sports. Kansas City announced in January it would move on from Marvin Menzies at the end of the season, with the Roos currently
Men’s Basketball Coaching Change made at NJCAA D2 Labette CC; Jermaine Maybank named Interim Head Coach
Jason Hinson is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D2 Labette Community College (KS). He has been replaced on an interim basis by Jermaine Maybank. Maybank, who had previously served as an assistant at Labette, began this season as an assistant at Northern Oklahoma-Enid. He played collegiately at Independence CC, St. John’s,
REPORT: St. John’s parts ways with Men’s Basketball General Manager Matt Abdelmassih
According to multiple reports, including one from the New York Post, St. John’s has parted ways with Men’s Basketball General Manager Matt Abdelmassih. Abdelmassih, who has served as the program’s general manager throughout Rick Pitino’s tenure, had been on leave since the Red Storm’s December 20 game at Kentucky. There had been no public comment
D2 DIRT: Ingram out as Head Basketball Coach at Maryville
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Preston Ingram is no longer the head basketball coach at D2 Maryville University. He has been replaced on an interim basis by Lance Egnatz. Ingram took over at Maryville back in 2024 after a five year stint as the head coach at Missouri Baptist. During his time
SMALL COLLEGE DIRT: Rotonda resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Penn State York
Matt Rotonda has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at USCAA Penn State York, and has been replaced on an interim basis by Josh Czerski. Rotonda had been the head coach at the college since 2019, and was a part of the program as a player and assistant since 2019. During his time as
CAA DIRT: McInnis out as Assistant Basketball Coach at Charleston
Jeff McInnis is out as an assistant basketball coach at College of Charleston. No official announcement yet, but he has been 404’d from the Cougars website. McInnis was in his second season on Chris Mack’s staff at C of C. The former UNC standout had spent 11-seasons in the NBA, spending time with the Denver
D3 DIRT: Coaching change made at Manhattanville
Jon Merceus is apparently out as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Manhattanville after less than three months on the job. Merceus has been 404’d from the website, and Romello Ford is now listed as the Acting Head Coach. According to multiple reports, including one from Westchester News 12, Merceus was arrested last week and