Tom Ostrom has been hired by St. John’s University as a consultant and interim general manager for the men’s basketball program, according to a report from the New York Post. Ostrom will help guide the program through the current recruiting period following the mid-January dismissal of former general manager Matt Abdelmassih after an investigation into
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.
OFFICIAL: Darrell Walker no longer Head Basketball Coach at Little Rock
Here’s the official release from Little Rock on their parting of ways with head men’s basketball coach Darrell Walker: The Little Rock Department of Athletics today announced a leadership change in the Trojan Men’s Basketball program. Head Coach Darrell Walker, who led the Trojans for eight seasons, compiling a 113–133 (.459) overall record, will not
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REPORT: Little Rock parts ways with Darrell Walker
According to a Jon Rothstein report, Little Rock has parted ways with head basketball coach Darrell Walker. Walker had spent the past eight seasons as the Trojans head coach, going 113-133 (.459) over that span. His squad finished this season with a 12-20 (9-11 OVC) record, and were knocked out of the league tourney by
Burgette resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Kansas City CC
Brandon Burgette, who revitalized the men’s basketball program at Kansas City Kansas Community College, has accepted an assistant coaching position at an NCAA Division I program (which is believed to be at UMKC). Burgette, who was named head coach at KCKCC in 2019, recently completed his seventh season leading the Blue Devils and his 14th
Mitchell steps away as Basketball Coach at Portland CC
Head Coach Cameron Mitchell will step away from the Portland CC men’s basketball program after three seasons in charge of the Panthers. Mitchell leaves Killingsworth Street with an overall record of 60-27, and a mark of 35-13 in NWAC South Region play. He coached multiple All-Region and All-Academic athletes on the way to two NWAC South titles, and
REPORT: Kim English out at Providence at end of season
According to a report from long-time, well respected Providence reporter Kevin McNamara, Kim English will not be retained at the conclusion of the Friars season. McNamara’s report states that “English has multiple years remaining on his contract with PC but the two sides will agree on a buyout of the deal. A search for English’s
REPORT: Pikiell Expected Back at Rutgers Next Season
Rutgers AD Keli Zinn told NJ.com in an interview that head basketball coach Steve Pikiell will be back next season. Zinn told NJ.com, “I believe he deserves that chance. Certainly, when you look at the win/loss column, it’s not where we want to be. He doesn’t want to be there, but I think they’ve got
Hollenbeck promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Regent University
The Regent University Athletic Department has announced the promotion of Barry Hollenbeck, to Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Previously, the Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Hollenbeck just completed his second full season with the Royals and will take over the coaching duties effective immediately. Director of Athletics, Michael W. Allen, who stepped in to fill a void in December 2024 and brought stability to
D2 NEWS: Jackson out as Head Basketball Coach at Kentucky State
Dr. Jamaal Jackson is out as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Kentucky State after ten seasons on the job. Jackson posted the following on X earlier this afternoon: Jackson wraps up his tenure at KSU with a 96-150 (.390) record, including a 6-22 (6-18 SIAC) mark this season. This is the second SIAC
D2 NEWS: Rukavina announces retirement as Head Basketball Coach at Pitt Johnstown
The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Athletics Department announced today that men’s basketball head coach Bob Rukavina has retired after a 37-year tenure at UPJ and a remarkable 47-year coaching career. Known affectionately as “Coach Ruk” by players, colleagues, and fans alike, Rukavina leaves behind a legacy that extends far beyond wins, losses, and championship banners —