Following up on reports from earlier today. Alan Huss’s return to Creighton is now official. Here’s the statement announcing the move from Creighton: Creighton University has appointed Alan Huss as associate head coach and head coach in waiting for men’s basketball. Huss most recently served as the men’s basketball head coach at High Point University.
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D2 Western Oregon hires Orton as new Head Basketball Coach
Oregon native and Alaska Anchorage associate head coach Ryan Orton has been named the 17th head coach of the Western Oregon men’s basketball program WOU Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Randi Lydum announced Thursday. Orton, from Creswell, Oregon, in 10 seasons with the Seawolves (2009-12 and 2017-2025) helped them reach the NCAA Tournament three times (2011, 2012,
Cavaco named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Earlham College
The Earlham College athletic department is excited to welcome Isaiah Cavaco as the next Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Cavaco emerged as the top option from a nationwide search following the completion of the 2024-25 season. Cavaco has previously served as head men’s basketball coach at fellow NCAA DIII Oberlin College, where he led the Yeomen
OFFICIAL: Men’s Basketball Coaching Change made at D3 Linfield
Following up on my report from earlier today (D3 DIRT)…Linfield has now released a statement regarding the coaching change made in their men’s basketball program: A search for a new head men’s basketball coach is underway at Linfield University. Vice President for Athletics Scott Brosius announced Friday that the university is seeking a new head coach
REPORT: Huss leaving High Point; Headed back to Creighton as Coach-in-Waiting
According to multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman, High Point’s Alan Huss is on the move and will return to Creighton as an assistant and “coach-in-waiting”. Huss, a Creighton alum, had served on Greg McDermott’s staff for six seasons before taking over at HPU in 2023. This past season, Huss led High Point to
Klusman announces retirement at Rollins, Hogan Elevated to Head Basketball Coach
Rollins College has announced the retirement of Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tom Klusman after more than four decades on the job. During the 2024-25 season, Coach Klusman took a leave of absence, and interim head coach Kevin Hogan stepped up to lead the program. We are pleased to announce that Coach Hogan will now take over the program
VMI names Korta Assistant Basketball Coach
VMI Head Basketball Coach Andrew Wilson announced Thursday the hiring of Nick Korta as an assistant coach for the VMI basketball program. He comes to the Institute after serving one season as the Assistant Director of Basketball Operations at the University of Missouri. Korta joined Mizzou after a three-year stint as Director of Player Personnel (2021-23) and
Green named Assistant Basketball Coach / Chief of Staff at Oral Roberts
Oral Roberts men’s basketball head coach Kory Barnett has hired Isaac Green as assistant coach/chief of staff, it was announced Thursday morning. “We are incredibly excited that Isaac chose to join the Golden Eagle family,” said Coach Barnett. “His energy and passion for the game shows in the way he works every single day to help
Stephen F. Austin adds Jovan Austin as Assistant Basketball Coach
Story Courtesy Peter Trainor, SFA Student Assistant for Strategic Communications The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjack Basketball Team and Head Coach Matt Braeuer announced the hiring of Jovan Austin on Wednesday. Jovan Austin begins his first season with the SFA Men’s Basketball Program after spending the previous three seasons on the Mississippi State Bulldogs Men’s Basketball Staff. While
Barnwell named Assistant Basketball Coach at Iowa
Story courtesy James Allan, Iowa Athletics Luke Barnwell has been named an assistant coach with the University of Iowa men’s basketball program, it was announced Wednesday by head coach Ben McCollum. Barnwell comes to Iowa City with 14 years of coaching experience, most recently spending two seasons in the Big 12 Conference at Texas Tech. He also
Bryant Basketball Staff Update
Bryant men’s basketball head coach Jamion Christian announced the additions of Harley Fuller, Brian Merritt, Bruce Shingler and Derrick Wall to the Bulldog coaching staff. “I am extremely excited about working with this group of men as all of our passions are aligned in building Bryant basketball into one of the most dominant teams in the America East,” Christian said. “I
Wilson inks contract extension at VMI
After leading the basketball program to its greatest single-season turnaround in school history, VMI Head Basketball Coach Andrew Wilson has signed a three-year extension to coach the Keydets through the 2029-30 season. His original contract upon his hire in April of 2022 was a five-year agreement through the 2026-27 season. Today’s extension initiates an additional three years