Story courtesy: Callie Cyr, Dartmouth Athletics Head coach of men’s basketball, David McLaughlin, has announced two changes to his coaching staff ahead of the 2025-26 season. Ryan Kapustka has been promoted to an assistant coach while Dylan Sortillo joins the program as the new director of basketball operations. Kapustka becomes an assistant coach after serving one year as the director
St. Lawrence adds Cook to Basketball Staff
The St. Lawrence University men’s basketball team has added a decorated student-athlete to its coaching staff, beginning in the 2025-26 season. Kaleb Cook has joined head coach Chris Downs‘s staff as graduate assistant coach after wrapping up his playing career at Oswego State in 2023-24. “We are really excited to welcome Kaleb to the North Country,”
Weinman named General Manager for M/W Basketball and Senior Associate Athletics Director for Analytics at Wake Forest
Story courtesy: Will Pantages, Wake Forest Athletics Wake Forest Athletics announced that Steve Weinman, a seasoned NBA front office executive with over a decade of experience in data strategy, scouting and performance analysis, has been appointed as Senior Associate Athletics Director for Analytics. In this role, Weinman will also serve as General Manager for both
OFFICIAL: Saint Francis Men’s Basketball Coach Chad LaCross Announces Retirement
I mentioned this move earlier this morning (NAIA DIRT). It’s now official – here’s the official statement from NAIA Saint Francis on the retirement of head basketball coach Chad LaCross: Chad LaCross, the winningest coach in Saint Francis men’s basketball history, announced Thursday that he is retiring as head coach, effective Sept. 8. He has
Miller promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Montana Tech
Montana Tech has promoted Tyler Miller to associate head coach of the men’s basketball program, recognizing his impact since joining the Orediggers in 2020. As the program’s lead assistant, Miller has played a pivotal role in guiding Tech to 96 wins over four seasons, while helping capture three Frontier Conference regular-season and tournament championships. His
NBA Veteran DerMarr Johnson Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Tennessee State
Tennessee State head men’s basketball coach Nolan Smith announced the addition of former NBA veteran and nationally acclaimed player DerMarr Johnson as an assistant coach for the 2025-26 season. Johnson brings more than 16 years of professional playing experience, including seven seasons in the NBA, along with key coaching and player development roles at the collegiate level.
Sherrer named Assistant Basketball Coach at Morehead State
Story Courtesy Matt Schabert, Morehead State Athletic Media Relations Bryan Sherrer, an experienced coach at many levels, has joined the Morehead State men’s basketball staff with head coach Jonathan Mattox. Sherrer heads to MSU from another MSU – Murray State. He served as assistant coach there in 2024-25 after first being in the role of graduate
Former Ft. Lewis Head Coach Bob Hofman passes away
Bob Hofman, one of the most successful coaches in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference basketball history, has passed away at the age of 75. Hofman announced his retirement following the 2015 season after leading the Skyhawks for 19 years. He holds every major coaching record in program history, including 359 wins, a .654 winning percentage, and
REPORT: Kansas set to hire Tony Bland as Assistant Basketball Coach
Kansas men’s basketball is set to add Tony Bland as an assistant coach, according to multiple reports including one from ESPN. Bland, who spent last season on Danny Sprinkle’s staff at Washington, will replace Chase Buford, who recently departed for an assistant coaching role with the Denver Nuggets. A Los Angeles native, Bland has deep
Siva promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Louisville
Story Courtesy Dana Brown, Louisville Athletics The University of Louisville men’s basketball head coach Pat Kelsey announced Tuesday the promotion of Cardinal legend Peyton Siva to assistant coach. Siva will take on an expanded role with recruiting and player development as an on-court assistant coach for the Cardinals, while maintaining his responsibilities with basketball alumni relations and community engagement
University of Jamestown hires Dahl as Assistant Basketball Coach
The University of Jamestown men’s basketball program has announced the hiring of Tony Dahl as an assistant coach for the 2025-2026 season. “We are thrilled to welcome Tony Dahl to the Jimmie Family,” said head coach Casey Bruggeman. “Tony is a bright and dedicated basketball coach who brings valuable experience as a former player in the NSIC. He aligns perfectly with
Nolan named Assistant Basketball Coach at Montana Western
Montana Western Men’s Basketball has hired Tim Nolan as an assistant coach, Head Coach Patrick Jensen announced Tuesday. “We are really excited to add Tim Nolan to our staff for the upcoming season,” Jensen said. “He comes highly recommended by several very successful coaches and brings valuable experience from his time at Wyoming, Idaho State, and the Greensboro Swarm. Tim’s strong