Bethany College Director of Athletics Jen Windmiller announced the appointment of Brandon Thorsen ’23 as head men’s basketball coach, effective immediately. Thorsen has been a key part of the Bison’s men’s basketball program since 2021, when he joined as a graduate assistant. He served as interim head coach during the 2022–23 season and most recently held the role of
Connelly named Assistant Basketball Coach at Bowdoin
The Bowdoin College Athletic Department has announced the hiring of Cal Connelly as assistant coach for the men’s basketball program. Connelly joins Bowdoin after serving as a coaching associate with the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 season, where he contributed to video coordination, opponent scouting, film analysis, and on-court practice sessions. He began his collegiate coaching career at
Western Oregon adds former Central Michigan DBO Chris Reeves as Assistant Basketball Coach
First-year Western Oregon men’s basketball coach Ryan Orton has added Central Michigan’s Chris Reeves as his assistant coach. Reeves joins the Wolves after serving as CMU men’s basketball’s director of operations in 2024-25 after spending the previous year as the Chippewas’ director of player development. Reeves does have ties to Oregon as he served as the student manager for
Saint Leo Assistant Basketball Coach Daniel Waln passes away
The Saint Leo University community mourns the loss of Daniel Waln, assistant coach for men’s basketball. Waln passed away on Wednesday, July 16, while visiting with family in North Wilkesboro, N.C. Saint Leo Vice President of Athletics, Wellness, and Recreation, Marcal Lazenby, stated, “We are heartbroken by the sudden and tragic loss of Coach Daniel Waln. Daniel was
Wilk named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Keuka College
The Keuka College Department of Athletics has announced that Tom Wilk will be the new Men’s Basketball Head Coach for the Wolves. Wilk comes to Keuka College after a highly successful four seasons as the head coach at Tompkins Cortland Community College. “I am honored to be named the next Men’s Basketball Coach at Keuka College,” said
Harris named Assistant Coach / Director of NIL & Program Operations at MTSU
Ahead of the 2025-26 Middle Tennessee men’s basketball season, Adell Harris has joined the Blue Raiders as the Assistant Coach – Director of NIL & Program Operations, announced by head coach Nick McDevitt. In her role, Harris works closely with McDevitt and his staff to execute the program’s NIL vision, design systems that maximize MTSU’s resources
OFFICIAL: Patrick Beilein named Head Basketball Coach at Mohawk Valley CC
I teased this one late last week on X…Patrick Beilein’s hiring at NJCAA D3 defending National Champion Mohawk Valley CC is now official. Here’s the release from the school: Mohawk Valley Community College has named Patrick Beilein of Fayetteville, N.Y., as Head Coach for the Men’s Basketball Team, part of the National Junior College Athletic
Rosemond joins Oregon Basketball Coaching Staff
Oregon men’s basketball head coach Dana Altman announced today that UO alum Yasir Rosemond has joined the coaching staff as an assistant coach. Rosemond spent the last four seasons on the Indiana coaching staff, including three seasons as associate head coach. The Hoosiers won 19 or more games in all four years with Rosemond on the staff
Santa Clara extends Sendek through 2029-30
Santa Clara men’s basketball head coach Herb Sendek has signed a contract extension that will keep him at helm of the program through the 2029-30 season. Director of Athletics Heather M. Owen made the announcement on Monday. “Coach Sendek is the right person to lead Santa Clara men’s basketball and I am thrilled that he will continue to do so,”
Marchand promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Rivier University
Rivier University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tom Glynn announced the promotion of Bruce Marchand to Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, following two successful seasons as an assistant with the program. In his expanded role, Marchand will lead the program’s recruiting efforts, coordinate advanced scouting and film breakdown, oversee player development with a focus on post players, and organize
Waterman inks contract extension at Delaware State
Delaware State University and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Stan Waterman have agreed to a contract extension. The agreement is a three-year extension, that includes a one-year option. The extension keeps Waterman as the Head coach through the 2027-2028 season and if the option is secured through the 2028 -2029 season. “I want to thank President Allen, Athletic
OFFICIAL: Nolan Smith named Head Basketball Coach at Tennessee State
Tennessee State University has named Nolan Smith as its new head men’s basketball coach, bringing in a national champion, former NBA player, and one of the most respected young coaches in college basketball. “It’s an honor and a privilege to be named head coach at TSU,” Smith said. “First and foremost, I’m ready to give