The Clement and Elizabeth Izzi Family Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Luke Murray, has officially announced the additions of Tim O’Toole, Kyle Griffin, Mathew Johnson, and Brenden Straughn to the program’s staff. O’Toole will join the Eagles as the chief of staff, with Straughn, Griffin, and Johnson serving as assistant coaches. TIM O’TOOLEO’Toole joins the Eagles following
OFFICIAL: Evans named Head Basketball Coach at AIC
I mentioned this move back on 4/8 (DAILY DIRT) – it’s now official. Northern Kentucky assistant (and New England native) RJ Evans has been named as the new head basketball coach at D2 AIC (MA). Here’s the release from the school: American International College Director of Athletics Rob Kearney announced on Monday, April 13 that RJ Evans
REPORT: Kim English set to be hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at North Carolina Basketball
Former Providence head basketball coach Kim English is joining Michael Malone’s staff at North Carolina, according to a report from TarHeel247. English had spent the past three seasons as the Friars head coach (48–52) before being released earlier this off-season. He also spent two seasons as the head coach at George Mason before taking over at PC. Prior to his
OFFICIAL: Damon Stoudamire joins LSU Basketball Staff
Damon Stoudamire, who played 13 seasons in the NBA and served as head coach at two universities, will serve as part of Coach Will Wade’s staff at LSU for the 2026-27 season. Most recently, Stoudamire was the head coach of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets for three seasons (2023-26). Stoudamire also was the head coach
REPORT: Former Boston College Head Coach Earl Grant expected to join Tennessee Basketball Staff
Former Boston College head coach Earl Grant is expected to join Rick Barnes staff as an assistant coach at Tennessee, according to a Mike Wilson report. Grant had spent the past five seasons as the head coach at BC where he went 72–92 (.439), which included a 31–67 (.316) ACC mark. Prior to his time
Lacking Head Coaching Experience? Use These Tips to Convince the Panel You’re Ready!
This article was written by Bill Vasko, head softball coach at Saint Francis University, and founder of The Coaching Portfolio. If you’re failing to land a head coaching position and the main feedback you are getting is about a lack of head coaching experience, your portfolio needs to prove that you are already capable of
Michigan AD announces Dusty May extension during Championship Celebration
Michigan AD Warde Manuel announced that coach Dusty May has agreed to an extension and will lead the Wolverines “for many years to come,” drawing a standing ovation during the championship celebration at Crisler Center. May, 49, just guided the Michigan Wolverines men’s basketball to a 37-3 season and its first national title since 1989,
Hamamoto named Head Basketball Coach at Saddleback College
The Saddleback athletics department announced that Jordan Hamamoto will take over as the men’s basketball coach, effective immediately. Hamamoto had served as the women’s coach at the school for the past two seasons. Hamamoto had tremendous success in his second year as the head coach of the women’s team, taking the program to the Southern
OFFICIAL: Jones resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Texas Southern, Named Assistant Coach at LSU
This one has been out there for a while – it’s now official. Johnny Jones has resigned as the head basketball coach at Texas Southern and has joined Will Wade’s staff at LSU. Here’s the official announcement: Johnny Jones, former NCAA Final Four player and coach for the LSU men’s basketball program, has returned to
Pettway inks contract extension through 2031-32 season at Kennesaw State
Story Courtesy: Mark Wasik, KSU Athletics Coming on the heels of a historic finish to this past season that capped off the best-ever three-year run in the history of Kennesaw State men’s basketball, head coach Antoine Pettway has signed a two-year contract extension that will now run through the 2031-32 season, Director of Athletics Milton Overton announced Friday. “In
Chris Wright named Head Basketball Coach at Alabama State
Alabama State University Athletics proudly announces the hiring of Chris Wright as the new Head Coach of the Hornets Men’s Basketball program. One of the most accomplished and respected coaches in the country, Wright brings a 332–121 career record, a history of transformational success, and a championship-driven approach to Bama State. “Chris Wright represents exactly what we were
Burns elevated to Head Coach at NAIA National Champion Freed-Hardeman
After serving the last five years as the assistant coach at Freed-Hardeman University, Grant Burns will take over as the head coach for the defending NAIA National Champion Lion basketball team. “Faces and names may change, but the standard remains the same,” said Burns. Burns has been a vital part of Freed-Hardeman’s success since joining