The 2026-2027 men’s basketball sideline will look different next year as Rochester Christian University has announced that current men’s basketball assistant coach, Quin Rice, has been tabbed to take over for Dr. Klint Pleasant following his 15-year stint at the helm. “Blessed doesn’t even begin to describe this. I am thankful to Clayton Bissett and
D2 NEWS: Parkside, Reigel Part Ways
Parkside Athletics and Luke Reigel have parted ways, concluding his 23-year tenure as head coach of the Parkside Men’s Basketball program. “On behalf of Ranger Athletics and the entire UW-Parkside community, we thank Coach Reigel for his dedication and leadership over the past two decades,” said Director of Athletics Adam Schemm ’08. “Luke’s commitment to our student-athletes, the
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JUCO NEWS: Marquis retires as Head Basketball Coach at Tyler JC
Long-time Tyler JC head men’s Mike Marquis will retire from his position at the end of the season. The school honored him over the weekend with a ceremony prior to their game with Panola. Marquis has led the Tyler Junior College men’s basketball program since 2001, building one of the most consistent NJCAA programs in
2026 HoopDirt.com Coaching Changes Tracker
As we do every year, the HoopDirt.com staff will be tracking head coaching changes at all levels of college basketball (NCAA DI, D2, D3, NAIA and JUCO). The tracker will be updated when changes are official and/or confirmed by HoopDirt.
Saia not returning as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Cal State Los Angeles
After a ten year run, Jim Saia will not return as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Cal State Los Angeles. The school posted the following message on Instagram: Saia wraps up his career at Cal State LA with a 121-134 (.475) record, including a 9-19 (8-14 CCAA) record this season. The coaching veteran
East Carolina AD pens letter of support for Head Basketball Coach Michael Schwartz
East Carolina AD Jon Gilbert wrote the following letter to ECU supporters stating that head basketball coach Michael Schwartz will return as the Pirates head coach next season. ECU has struggled this season – they are currently 10-18 (5-10 American) with three regular season games remaining. Pirate Nation: I want to thank you for your continued
NAIA NEWS: Pleasant steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Rochester Christian
Rochester Christian’s Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Dr. Klint Pleasant, has announced that he will be stepping down in mid-April, ending 53 seasons with a Pleasant at the helm of the program. Pleasant was announced in January as the ninth president of Southwestern Michigan College and will start on April 6. Pleasant has enjoyed remarkable success
NAIA NEWS: Hobbs will not return as Head Basketball Coach at Culver-Stockton
Citing the need to pursue new opportunities, Culver-Stockton College Head Basketball Coach Dorian Hobbs, Jr., announced Friday that he would not return for the 2026-27 school year. Hobbs, a 2015 Culver-Stockton graduate and former assistant with the Wildcats, served as head coach of the program for three seasons, compiling a 24-61 overall record. The Wildcats
Early Buzz: Search Firms already active in Men’s Basketball market
Although we’re still in the early stages of the hiring cycle, activity is starting to heat up behind the scenes. Several programs have already retained search firms to steer their men’s basketball head coaching searches. Here’s the current list: Division 1 Division 2 I’ll keep the list updated as things start to heat up in
OFFICIAL: Gillispie out as Head Basketball Coach at Tarleton State
Following-up on reports from February 20th..it’s now official, Billy Gillispie will not return as the head basketball coach at Tarleton State. The school released the following statement today: Tarleton State University has launched a national search for its next head men’s basketball coach. “I can confirm that Coach (Billy) Gillispie will not return next season. I
Oregon State parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Wayne Tinkle
Oregon State Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Barnes announced today that the university is parting ways with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Wayne Tinkle. “We are grateful to Wayne for his dedication to Oregon State and for the leadership he has provided our men’s basketball program,” said Barnes. “He has represented Beaver Nation with integrity and commitment.