I first mentioned this move back on April 25th (NAIA DIRT). It’s now official…Sam Kohnke has been named as the head basketball coach at NAIA Langston University. Here’s the release from LU: Langston University Athletic Director Donnita Rogers is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Kohnke as the 18th head men’s basketball coach for the Langston University Lions. “Coach (Sam) Kohnke has had significant success creating a
Crevelone, Hill join CSUB Basketball Staff; Wrapp Retained
Cal State Bakersfield Head Men’s Basketball Coach Todd Lee has hit the ground running as he sets out on his quest to lead the Roadrunners. Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Lee is adding Chris Crevelone and Eddie Hill to his coaching staff while retaining CSUB alum and assistant coach Brent Wrapp, crucial steps toward rebuilding
Hanrahan named Assistant Basketball Coach at Cal Baptist
Warner University Athletics have announced that Director of Athletics Sean Hanrahan has stepped down following 20 years of service to Warner University. Sean Hanrahan has accepted the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach position at California Baptist University. Coach Hanrahan was hired in 2006 as the Head Coach of the Warner Men’s Basketball program. He led the
D2 NEWS: Clark named Head Basketball Coach at Concordia University Irvine
For the first time in 25 years, Concordia University Irvine has a new men’s basketball head coach. Concordia University Irvine athletics announced the beginning of a new chapter in the storied history of the program, introducing Scott Clark as the next leader of Concordia men’s basketball. Clark has served for the last dozen years as
Fuline resigns as Head Coach at D3 Mount Union; joins Cincinnati Basketball Staff
The University of Mount Union Athletics Department has announced today that Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Fuline has resigned to accept an assistant coaching position at Division I University of Cincinnati under Head Coach Jerrod Calhoun. “From the first day on the job 15 years ago, we set out to build a family-first program,” said Fuline. “The
Veshi named Assistant Basketball Coach at Eastern Kentucky
Ben Veshi, who won 80% of his games as head coach of the Hargrave Military Academy prep basketball team, will join the Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball program as an assistant coach. In three seasons as the head coach of Hargrave’s prep team, Veshi compiled a record of 109-27 (.801), won the 2025-26 Elite Prep League
OFFICIAL: McLaughlin named Head Basketball Coach at Colby
No secret here – Colby has finally made it official. Former Dartmouth head coach and Colby alum David McLaughlin has been named as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the official release from the college: Colby College is pleased to announce that the men’s basketball program will be led by David McLaughlin, a dynamic
OFFICIAL: Settembre receives 3-yr extension at New Mexico Highlands
I mentioned this one in the DAILY DIRT back on 4/17…it’s now official. Zach Settembre has received a three-year contract extension at D2 New Mexico Highlands. Here’s the official release from the school: Coming off New Mexico Highlands’ first winning season in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play since 2019-20, Cowboys men’s basketball head coach Zach Settembre has
Lexus Williams added to Minnesota Basketball Staff
University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Niko Medved has added Lexus Williams to the Golden Gopher coaching staff as an assistant coach. Williams comes to Minnesota after a five-year stint at Boise State. He replaces Chad Warner, who joined the Clemson staff following the 2025-26 season. Williams joined the BSU coaching staff in 2021 as an assistant to Bronco
NAIA NEWS: Columbia College hires Bredehoeft as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Columbia College has named Tyler Bredehoeft as the new head coach of the Cougar men’s basketball program, the athletic department announced today. Bredehoeft spent three seasons as head coach of the Avila men’s basketball team, leading the program to its most successful season in a decade. The Eagles finished the 2025-26 campaign with 12 Kansas
NAIA NEWS: Bredehoeft steps down at Avila; Slawson elevated to Head Basketball Coach
Avila men’s basketball assistant coach Alex Slawson has been elevated to Head Coach of the program after Tyler Bredehoeft has stepped down for other coaching opportunities. “I want to thank Tyler for his work the past three years,” said Avila Chief Mission Integration Officer/Vice President of Athletics and Student Affairs Shawn Summe. “I’m excited that
Rowland joins Arizona State Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach
Story Courtesy: Connor Smith, ASU Athletics The addition of another key member of Randy Bennett’s first Sun Devil Men’s Basketball coaching staff was officially announced on Wednesday. EJ Rowland will be joining the program as an Assistant Coach, as Bennett continues to build a staff with some of the sport’s top recruiters and brightest minds. “We