Rockford University head men’s basketball coach Aaron Jacobs announced the addition of Mark Smith as an assistant coach for the Regents men’s basketball program ahead of the 2026-27 season. “Coach Mark Smith is one of the most driven and respected young coaches in the game,” said Jacobs. “His work ethic, loyalty, and passion for developing student-athletes make him a tremendous addition
OFFICIAL: Thompson named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Anderson (SC)
Following up on something that I first mentioned yesterday (D2 DIRT)…Ben Thompson has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Anderson University (SC). Still no release on AU’s site, but they posted the following on social media earlier today: Thompson served as the head coach at Emory and Henry from 2019-24,
D3 NEWS: Beam named Assistant Basketball Coach at Trine
The Trine University men’s basketball team has announced the addition of Adam Beam to the coaching staff. Beam joins the Thunder coaching staff after spending the past two seasons at Adrian College. “We are excited to welcome Adam Beam to our coaching staff at Trine University” said Thunder Head Coach Jon VanderWal. “Adam comes highly recommended, understands the MIAA
Gilbert named Assistant Basketball Coach at Colorado
Story Courtesy: Troy Andre, Associate Director/Athletic Communications – Colorado Tyson Gilbert has been named an assistant coach/quality control analyst for the Colorado men’s basketball team, head coach Tad Boyle announced on Wednesday. Gilbert, a graduate assistant for the Buffaloes the last two seasons, joins the Colorado staff after former associate head coach Mike Rohn left in April for
Former Wabash Valley Head Coach Terrance McGee joins North Dakota State Basketball Staff
North Dakota State head men’s basketball coach David Richman announced the hiring of Terrance McGee as an assistant coach for the Bison on Wednesday, May 13. McGee comes to NDSU from Wabash Valley College in Mount Carmel, Ill., where he served as head coach at the junior college for three seasons from 2023-26. “We are delighted to
D2 NEWS: Gooch named Assistant Basketball Coach at Drury
Story Courtesy: Eric Doennig, Associate AD – Media Relations, Drury University Drury men’s basketball head coach Chris Foster has announced the addition of Brendon Gooch to the Panthers coaching staff as an assistant coach for the 2026-27 season. Gooch arrives at Drury after spending the past two seasons as an assistant coach on the men’s basketball staff of fellow
OFFICIAL: Rowan hires DePersia as Head Basketball Coach
Following up on something that I first mentioned on Monday (DAILY DIRT 2)…Rob DePersia has officially been named as the head basketball coach at D3 Rowan University (NJ). The school has released the following statement on his hiring: Rob DePersia has been named the head men’s basketball coach at Rowan University, marking a return to
OFFICIAL: Duffy named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Mount Saint Mary College
I mentioned this one on Monday (DAILY DIRT 2). It’s now official…Mike Duffy has been named as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Mount Saint Mary College (NY). Here’s the release from the college: Mount Saint Mary College Director of Athletics Samantha Howe has announced the hiring of Mike Duffy as the next Head
Vasiljević, Holt added to NC State Basketball Staff
NC State men’s basketball head coach Justin Gainey announced two additions to his men’s basketball staff on Tuesday in assistant coach Ognjen Vasiljević and director of scouting Matt Holt. Ognjen VasiljevićOgnjen Vasiljević has joined the NC State men’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach. Vasiljević joins the Pack after spending one season at South
Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady named Strategic Advisor to Men’s Basketball Program at Wagner
Tracy McGrady, a Basketball Hall of Famer, seven-time NBA All-Star and entrepreneur, has joined the Wagner College men’s basketball program as the Strategic Advisor on head coach Dwan McMillan‘s staff, the college announced today. McGrady, per NCAA rules, has waived a salary and will serve in a volunteer capacity as his son Laymen, a 6-4 freshman
Ruiz named Assistant Basketball Coach at High Point
Jorge Ruiz has departed the staff at Weber State and has been named as an assistant at High Point. No official statement yet from HPU, but the Standard-Examiner has reported the move. Ruiz spent the past eight seasons at Weber State, beginning as the program’s Video Coordinator before being promoted to Director of Basketball Operations.
OFFICIAL: Polk State hires Speights as Head Basketball Coach
I mentioned this move earlier this morning (JUCO DIRT). It’s now been made official – Marreese Speights has been named as the head basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Polk State College (FL). Here’s the announcement PSC: Former NBA center Marreese Speights has been named the new head coach of Polk State College Basketball. Speights played