Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pannone announced Thursday that Assistant Coaches Jordan Fair and Hayden Sowers, along with Director of Player Development Max Thorpe, have been promoted to new roles ahead of the 2026-27 season. After joining Pannone’s inaugural staff in 2025-26, Fair and Sowers will assume the role of associate head coach while Thorpe has been named an assistant
Begly named Head Basketball Coach at Connecticut College
Connecticut College has hired Corey Begly as head coach of the men’s basketball program, as announced by Director of Athletics Mo White on Thursday night. Begly, who becomes the 10th head coach in the history of the program, is no stranger to Camel basketball. Prior to spending the past three years as head men’s basketball coach at
Miszkiewicz named Assistant Basketball Coach at Keiser
Keiser men’s basketball head coach Marcus “Chief” Bryant announced the hiring of Vincent Miszkiewicz as assistant coach. “Throughout Vincent’s collegiate career, he embodied everything you hope for in a student-athlete. He was an outstanding scholar in the classroom, an All-American on the court, and, most importantly, a tremendous representative of our program,” Bryant said. “When Vincent shared with me
Southern Maine CC hires Regan as new Head Basketball Coach
Southern Maine Community College Athletics has announced the appointment of Ian Regan as Head Men’s Basketball Coach, becoming the 12th head coach in program history. A former Seawolves student-athlete, team captain, national champion, and assistant coach, Regan assumes leadership of the program following the coaching retirement of longtime head coach Matt Richards. His appointment continues
Dudley named Head Basketball Coach at Illinois College
Illinois College has named Dylan Dudley ’05 its new men’s basketball coach, Director of Athletics Meghan Roman announced today. A proud Illinois College alumnus and member of a Blueboy Hall of Fame team, Dudley returns to his alma mater with more than two decades of coaching experience spanning the NCAA Division I, II, and III levels, as
Ronnie Harris II named Men’s Basketball General Manager and Assistant Coach at UNC Greensboro
Story Courtesy: Denise Archetto, Assistant Athletic Director of Strategic Communications UNC Greensboro (UNCG) men’s basketball Head Coach Jerod Haase announced the hiring of Ronnie Harris II, who will serve as general manager and assistant coach. “Ronnie has a wide-ranging background in athletics and business,” remarked Haase. “His experience building relationships, leading strategic initiatives and driving results make him uniquely
Smelkinson steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Howard CC (MD); Named Associate Vice President of Athletics
Howard Community College has announced the appointment of Mike Smelkinson as Associate Vice President of Athletics, ushering in an era of leadership for Dragon Athletics. As part of the transition, Smelkinson will pass along his duties as head coach of the Dragons men’s basketball team, concluding the most successful coaching tenure in the history of the men’s
UNC Asheville Basketball Staff Update
UNC Asheville Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Morrell has announced the addition of Jamison McIver to the Bulldogs’ coaching staff while promoting Jonathan Steelman to General Manager/Assistant Coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. HoopDirt first reported the McIver hiring back on 6/28 (JUCO DIRT). McIver joins the Bulldogs after spending the last 14 seasons at Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute,
Wisconsin-Whitewater hires Fitzgerald as Assistant Basketball Coach
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s basketball program has announced the addition of Andy Fitzgerald as an assistant coach heading into the 2026-27 season. Fitzgerald arrives at UW-Whitewater with nearly 15 years of coaching experience, having most recently served as the boys’ varsity head coach at the University School of Milwaukee. His addition strengthens a Warhawk
Harris named Assistant Basketball Coach at Central Wyoming
The Central Wyoming College Athletics department has announced the addition of John Harris Jr. as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach for the upcoming season. Harris arrives in Riverton with a diverse basketball background that includes NCAA Division I coaching experience, elite-level player development, AAU leadership, and an accomplished collegiate playing career. Most recently, Harris founded
OFFICIAL: Grace named Head Basketball Coach at Florida SouthWestern State College
Following-up on something that I first reported on back on June 13th (JUCO DIRT). Florida SouthWestern State College has finally issued a press release announcing the hiring of David Grace as their new head men’s basketball coach: Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) is proud to announce the hiring of David Grace as the next Head Coach of the Buccaneers Men’s Basketball
Reese named Associate Head Basketball Coach at Fresno Pacific
Fresno Pacific Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Akil Reese as associate head men’s basketball coach. Reese becomes head coach Daniel Dyck‘s first hiring to his inaugural staff ahead of the 2026/27 season. He began his duties on July 1. “We are incredibly blessed to be adding Akil to the Fresno Pacific community,” Dyck said at the time