The Montana State University Billings Athletic Department announced the appointment of Luke Fennelly as interim head coach for the MSUB men’s basketball program. “Luke has been instrumental in the success of our program and has earned the opportunity to lead our men’s basketball program,” said MSUB athletic director Michael Bazemore. “He has a depth of experience as an
Men’s Basketball Coaching Change made at D2 Erskine College
Erskine College announced that former long-time basketball coach Mark Peeler will return to the bench in 2023-24 as the Fleet’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Peeler previously coached Erskine from 1999-2018 before transitioning into the role of Vice-President for Athletics. Peeler will step down from the position of VP for Athletics in June but will remain
D2 Glenville State opens as Caldwell joins Marshall staff as an Assistant Coach
Glenville State’s Justin Caldwell has stepped down as Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball program, accepting the Assistant Coach position with Coach Dan D’Antoni’s Marshall University program. Caldwell served five years at the helm of the Pioneers. He was 17-13 in his final season at GSU. He will now be joining D’Antoni, a fellow Mullens, West Virginia
REPORT: Billmeier set to become new Head Coach at NJIT
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) According to multiple reports, including one from Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press, NJIT is expected to hire Maryland assistant Grant Billmeier as their new head men’s basketball coach. HoopDirt.com mentioned Billmeier as a candidate here back on 3/28 (DAILY DIRT). Billmeier followed Kevin Willard from Seton Hall to Maryland
OFFICIAL: Jones added to Maryland Basketball Staff
This one has been floating out there for the past few days. It’s now official – Virginia Tech’s Mike Jones has been added as an assistant coach on Kevin Willard’s staff at Maryland. Here’s the release from the school: After two years on the staff at Virginia Tech, Mike Jones has been named assistant coach
Senderoff extended through 2028-29 at Kent State
Kent State Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond has announced a contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Rob Senderoff through the 2028-29 season. This extension adds three seasons on to the extension that Coach Senderoff signed in 2021. In total, the agreement amounts to a six-year contract extension and is the longest extension during Richmond’s tenure.
NAIA Friends U tabs McClintock as new Men’s Basketball Head Coach
VP of Athletics & Strategic Expansion Dr. Rob Ramseyer has announced that Phil McClintock will take over the reins as head coach of the Friends University men’s basketball program. “Phil has a championship pedigree in the KCAC as a player and a coach and we are excited for him to bring that to Friends,” said
Jenei named Assistant Basketball Coach at D3 Oglethorpe
Former Oglethorpe guard Ryan Jenei has been named assistant men’s basketball coach, as announced by Head Coach Philip Ponder. Jenei is a 2022 graduate of Oglethorpe and joins the Stormy Petrel staff after a stellar five-year playing career. Jenei will serve the men’s basketball program in all areas, including player development, administrative duties, on-court instruction, scouting and recruiting.
OFFICIAL: Boone named Head Coach at D3 Greensboro College
I’ve mentioned this one a few times over the past few weeks. It’s now official – veteran head coach Jim Boone has taken over at D3 Greensboro College. Here’s the official release from the school: Greensboro College President Lawrence D. Czarda and Director of Athletics Kim Strable have announced the hiring of Jim Boone as
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: McGruder named Head Basketball Coach at Mayville State (ND)
Brandon McGruder has been selected as head men’s basketball coach at Mayville State University. He has served in the position in an interim capacity since November of 2022. He will continue to do so until July 1 when his new contract goes into effect. With McGruder at the helm during the 2022-23 season, the Mayville
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Pack named Head Basketball Coach at Kentucky Christian
Kentucky Christian University has announced the appointment of Charlie Pack as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Coach Pack has shown exemplary leadership skills and player development during his time as Interim head coach, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the KCU Athletics family. With his appointment, we look forward to the growth of
Mudge promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Sam Houston State
Director of Athletics Bobby Williams has announced the promotion of Chris Mudge to be the the 20th head coach for the Sam Houston men’s basketball program. “I couldn’t be happier to name Chris Mudge as the next head coach for our basketball program,” Williams said. “While going through this process it became evident from everyone I spoke with that he