Story Courtesy: Stephen Gorchov, Hofstra Athletics Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Speedy Claxton announced today the hiring of former Pride captain Nelson Boachie-Yiadom (pronounced BWATCH-ee YAD-um) as an assistant coach. Boachie-Yiadom returns to Hempstead after spending the past three seasons on the coaching staff at the Asheville School in North Carolina, where he served as the
JUCO NEWS: Apetrei added as Associate Head Basketball Coach at Baton Rouge CC
Casey Apetrei joins Baton Rouge Community College Men’s Basketball Staff, as the Associate Head Coach after an impressive four-season tenure as an assistant coach at Lee College, where he compiled an overall record of 93-41. During his time there, he helped the team secure two Region XIV regular-season titles and make an appearance at the
JUCO NEWS: Martin named Assistant Basketball Coach at Lamar State Port Arthur
Lamar State College Port Arthur Head Men’s Basketball Coach Lance Madison has announced the addition of Jeff Martin to the Seahawk men’s basketball coaching staff. Martin joins LSCPA after serving as Assistant AD for Basketball Operations at Rice University, where he was involved in recruiting, player development, scouting, and the day-to-day operations of the men’s
NAIA NEWS: Marshall named Assistant Basketball Coach at Friends
Friends University men’s basketball head coach Nick Jones has announced the hiring of Kellen Marshall as the program’s new assistant coach for the upcoming 2026-27 season. “I’m excited to welcome Kellen Marshall to our staff, said Jones. “Kellen brings a strong basketball foundation, having learned the game at a high level, along with a relentless
McCarron joins Air Force Basketball Staff
Chris McCarron has been named an assistant coach for Air Force men’s basketball for the 2026-27 season, announced today by head coach Joe Crispin. “We are excited to welcome Chris McCarron to Air Force basketball,” Crispin said. “He loves his country and loves the game, so I am confident he will serve our cadets
NAIA NEWS: Mitchell named Head Basketball Coach at Xavier University of Louisiana
Xavier University of Louisiana has named Tyrone Mitchell head coach of the Gold Rush men’s basketball program, elevating the longtime Xavier coach after more than a decade of helping build one of the NAIA’s most consistent programs. Mitchell, who served as co-head coach alongside Alfred “AJ” Williams during the 2025–26 season, enters his 12th season at Xavier
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D2 NEWS: Western Colorado hires Adams as Assistant Basketball Coach
Western Colorado University head men’s basketball coach Zac Claus has announced the hiring of Henry Adams as the program’s newest assistant coach. Adams arrives in Gunnison after spending the 2025-26 season as an assistant coach at Christopher Newport University, where he helped lead the captains to a 25-6 record, a No. 8 national ranking, and an NCAA
Ervin Johnson added to LSU New Orleans Basketball Staff
The LSU New Orleans basketball program is thrilled to welcome home one of its all-time greats as head coach Stacy Hollowell has announced Ervin Johnson as the latest addition to his coaching staff. “Ervin Johnson’s story is one that has inspired me since I was a kid. During his time at the University of New Orleans, he
D2 NEWS: Robertson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Winston-Salem State
Douglas Robertson joins Winston-Salem State University Athletics as an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, bringing more than two decades of collegiate coaching, leadership and administrative experience. Robertson has served as a head women’s basketball coach at Fort Valley State University, South Carolina State University and Bowie State University, earning multiple postseason appearances, division finishes and all-conference honors.
OFFICIAL: Pigatti named Head Basketball Coach at Spring Arbor
Following up on something that I first published on back on August 7th (NAIA DIRT)…John Pigatti has officially been named as the head basketball coach at NAIA Spring Arbor University. Here’s the release from SAU: Spring Arbor University has named John Pigatti, one of the nation’s most accomplished collegiate basketball coaches, as the next head
D3 NEWS: Salivonchik named Assistant Basketball Coach at WPI
WPI Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Bartley has announced the hiring of John Salivonchik as a full-time assistant coach. Salivonchik joins the Engineers after three seasons as an assistant coach at Saint Michael’s College and replaces Riley Naclerio, who took over as head coach at his alma mater, St. Lawrence, last month. During his three seasons at Saint Michael’s, Salivonchik was