Story Courtesy: Wes McKinney, Concord University Sports Information Director Concord University Athletic Director Luke Duffy and Concord University President Dr. Bethany Meighen have announced the hiring of Jayson Gee as the 16th head coach of the Concord University men’s basketball program. A formal press conference to introduce Gee is set for 1:00 p.m. Wednesday inside the Carter Center on Christie/Cox
Lightfoot named Assistant Basketball Coach at Florida Atlantic
Florida Atlantic men’s basketball Head Coach John Jakus announced the addition of Assistant Coach Ryne Lightfoot. “We are excited to welcome Coach Lightfoot to our staff,” said Jakus. “He brings a sharp basketball mind and a great work ethic. Rated among the top 75 assistants in the country by TopConnect, his experience and leadership will be a tremendous
OFFICIAL: Kastrup named Head Basketball Coach at Highland CC (IL)
I mentioned this one back on April 3rd (JUCO DIRT) – Highland has finally made it official as the have announced that they have hired Devin Kastrup as their new head men’s basketball coach: Highland Community College is proud to name Devin Kastrup as the Cougars new Men’s Head Basketball Coach. Kastrup has an extensive background in
Eastern Michigan Basketball Staff Update
Head men’s basketball coach Billy Donlon announced his coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season including Associate Head Coach Martin McGillan, in addition to assistant coaches John Bowler, Vince Fritz, Hassan Nizam, and Carlos McMath, as announced. “I want to thank President Dr. Brendan Kelly and Vice President Scott Wetherbee for providing the resources necessary to attract this caliber of coaching staff,” Donlon said. “We have
Tyler JC hires Riley Davis as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Riley Davis has been named the 10th Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Tyler Junior College, Director of Athletics Doug Wren announced. “We are excited to welcome Coach Davis to Tyler Junior College to lead our men’s basketball program,” Wren said. “His experience at the Division I level, combined with his strong background in player development
Vandross named Assistant Basketball Coach at Old Dominion
Old Dominion University head men’s basketball coach Mike Jones announced the addition of Orlando Vandross to his coaching staff. Vandross will serve as an assistant coach and will assist with the team’s recruiting efforts. “I am very excited to welcome Coach Vandross to Old Dominion and the 757,” said ODU Head Coach Mike Jones. “He will be a
OFFICIAL: Grubbs promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Pitt Johnstown
I mentioned this one in the Daily Dirt back on 3/18 – it’s now official. Patrick Grubbs has been promoted to head basketball coach at Pitt Johnstown. Here’s the official announcement from the school: The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Athletics Department is proud to announce Patrick Grubbs as the 12th head men’s basketball coach in program
Haslam added as Assistant Basketball Coach at Colorado State
Sixteen-year veteran coach Chris Haslam joins the Colorado State men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. Haslam comes to Fort Collins after spending the past two seasons at Pac-12 foe Oregon State. “Chris is a veteran coach with a long history of finding and developing big men over his career. That ability to develop players
Blue named Assistant Basketball Coach at Siena
New Siena Men’s Basketball Head Coach Nevada Smith has announced his first official staff hire. Matt Blue, a nearly two-decade-long coaching veteran encompassing both the collegiate and global stages, has been named an assistant coach. “I have known Matt and his family for 24 years – he was my first recruit as a coach, and is now my
Cantens adds four to FIU Basketball Staff
FIU men’s basketball head coach Joey Cantens has added Lane Below, Kenny Boynton, Adrian Davila and Jabril Durham to his inaugural staff as assistants, he announced Wednesday. Boynton and Durham (previously a graduate assistant at Florida State) will be in their first-ever collegiate assistant coaching roles, while Below served the last two seasons as head
Fodness named Head Basketball Coach at Miles CC
Miles CC Athletic Director Jerry Olson has named Alex Fodness as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach for the Pioneers. Fodness replaces Chase Tait who resigned from coaching after 18 seasons to become the athletic director following Olson’s retirement. Fodness comes to Miles after a season as the interim head coach at Division 2 Ferris State
Eastern Illinois Head Basketball Coach Marty Simmons signs contract extension
Eastern Illinois athletic director Tom Michael has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Marty Simmons. The multi-year extension was approved by the Eastern Illinois Board of Trustees and provides stability on the coaching staff in the men’s basketball program. Simmons was given a two-year contract extension and will now be on the bench for the Panthers through