Kansas head coach Bill Self confirmed that assistant coach Chase Buford is leaving the Jayhawks after just one season to join the Denver Nuggets’ staff. Buford, a former Kansas walk-on guard and member of the 2008 national championship team, was hired as an assistant coach in Denver under David Adelman. Buford’s coaching journey has taken
Kloman promoted to Louisville Basketball Executive Director of Player Personnel and Strategic Initiatives
Story Courtesy Dana Brown, Louisville Athletics University of Louisville men’s basketball head coach Pat Kelsey announced Monday the promotion of Brian Kloman from assistant coach to Executive Director of Player Personnel and Strategic Initiatives. Entering his second season with the Cardinals and his 12th year alongside Kelsey, Kloman’s elevated role reflects his unparalleled impact on the program and his
Edward Waters University Basketball Staff Update
The Edward Waters University Men’s Basketball program is gearing up for the upcoming season with key changes to its coaching staff, combining fresh energy with a deep commitment to player development and program growth. Head Coach Cabral Huff has officially promoted Larry Auguste from Graduate Assistant to Full-Time Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach following a standout 2024–2025 season on the
Army Basketball Staff Update
Lee Anderson Head Men’s Basketball Coach Kevin Kuwik announced his coaching staff for the 124th season of Army men’s basketball. Jarren Dyson and Nick Thorsen have been promoted to associate head coach, and Will Louis and Brandon Newsome have been added as assistant coaches. They will join assistant coach Bryan Joel in guiding the Black Knights for the 2025-26 season. “I could
OFFICIAL: DuBrow named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Wheaton (MA)
Following-up on something that I first reported on Wednesday morning (D3 DIRT)…D3 Wheaton College has released their official statement on the transition within their men’s basketball program: Alex DuBrow ’20 has been named Interim Head Coach for the Men’s Basketball program at Wheaton College (Mass.), it was announced today by Interim Director of Athletics, Lisa Yenush.
REPORT: Heiar, New Mexico State End Legal Battle with Deal
Former New Mexico State men’s basketball coach Greg Heiar has reached a settlement with the university over a wrongful termination lawsuit stemming from his 2023 firing according to a report from ESPN. Heiar alleged he was made a “sacrificial lamb” for a series of controversies during his first season, including a fatal self-defense shooting involving
Hipsher named Associate Head Basketball Coach at Stony Brook
Stony Brook men’s basketball head coach Geno Ford officially announced the hiring of Andy Hipsher as the program’s new associate head coach on Friday. Hipsher brings with him almost 20 years of coaching experience, most recently spending the last seven seasons in Europe. “We are really excited to add Andy to our coaching staff,” remarked Ford. “He
UAB’s Kennedy inks contract extension
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved a contract extension for UAB men’s basketball head coach Andy Kennedy on Friday afternoon. Coach Kennedy has experienced tremendous success in his five years leading the program and this extension only solidifies the future of UAB basketball, said Director of Athletics Mark Ingram. We look forward to continuing to
Pratt CC hires Watson as Assistant Basketball Coach
Pratt Community College has hired Chisom Udensi Watson as the new assistant basketball coach for the Men’s Program. Coach Watson is very familiar with the JUCO world from his time playing at Wentchee Valley College and Parkland Community College. He followed up his JUCO career with two years at Bethel College, where he earned a
Marcus Thornton joins LSU Basketball Support Staff
Former LSU SEC Player of the Year Marcus Thornton has joined the LSU Basketball program’s support staff for the 2025-26 season. Thornton will serve in an off-court role in mentoring players and assisting in the player development aspect of the program under the direction of Coach Matt McMahon. Thornton earned SEC Player of the Year
Dangerfield, Guidry added to Nichols State Basketball Staff; Coleman promoted to Associate Head Coach
Darius Dangerfield and Tyler Guidry have been hired as assistant basketball coaches at Nicholls State, and Jovan Coleman has been promoted to associate head coach. Dangerfield had been on the staff at Lafayette as the Director of Operations and Assistant Coach for the past two seasons. Prior to that, he spent two years as the
Wiggins named Assistant Basketball Coach at Virginia State
Virginia State University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Lonnie Blow, Jr. has announced the addition of CJ Wiggins to the Trojans coaching staff. Wiggins, a 2019 graduate of Virginia State University, returns to Ettrick after spending five seasons on the Fayetteville State University Men’s Basketball staff. During his time with the Broncos, Wiggins helped the program capture four CIAA championships—one