Rider has added Ryan Thompson as an assistant basketball coach and Justin Pisapia as the Director of Basketball Operations. Ryan Thompson Ryan Thompson ’10 returns to the Rider sideline as an assistant coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. Thompson most recently spent the last five seasons as an assistant coach at Rowan University, helping the Profs
Kelly hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at Pacific
Head Coach Dave Smart announced the addition of Mike Kelly to the Pacific men’s basketball coaching staff, boasting a pedigree as a Head Coach in three different Professional Leagues and a spell leading the Australian Men’s National Team. “Mike is an extremely talented coach with a reputation for success everywhere he goes. He’s proven that he knows what it
Tennessee Martin adds Gross as Assistant Basketball Coach
The University of Tennessee at Martin men’s basketball staff gained another member today as Brendan Gross joins the Skyhawks as an assistant coach and video coordinator for the 2026-27 campaign. Gross comes to UT Martin after three seasons as a student assistant coach at Lake Superior State, an NCAA Division II institution located in Sault
Taylor named Assistant Basketball Coach and Director of Student Athlete Development at Davidson
Victor Taylor ’24 has been added to the Davidson men’s basketball staff, head coach Matt McKillop announced. He is set to serve as an Assistant Coach and the Director of Student Athlete Development. “It means everything to me to come back home to Davidson and rejoin this program,” said Victor. “I am incredibly grateful to Coach McKillop
Tyler Parker named Head Basketball Coach at Texas A&M Texarkana
Texas A&M University-Texarkana Athletics has announced the hiring of Tyler Parker as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Parker comes to A&M-Texarkana with an impressive coaching resume that includes experience at every level of collegiate basketball. Known throughout college basketball for his ability to develop student-athletes, recruit high-level talent, and build successful programs, Parker brings
Sampson promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Adams State
Adams State Men’s Basketball head coach Kenny Tripp is excited to announce the promotion of Isaiah Sampson to assistant coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. Sampson has been promoted to assistant coach after serving as graduate assistant coach for the past two seasons. He has been instrumental in player development and daily program operations. Prior to his time as
OFFICIAL: Jordan named Head Basketball Coach at McDaniel College
I mentioned this one late last week (D3 DIRT) – it’s now official. Here’s the release from McDaniel College on the hiring of T.J. Jordan as their new head men’s basketball coach: Director of Athletics Jeremy Shepherd announced on Monday that Maryland native T.J. Jordan has been selected as the new men’s basketball coach at McDaniel College. The 20th
Curran named Assistant Basketball Coach at D3 Central College (IA)
A familiar face in the American Rivers Conference is joining the Central College men’s basketball coaching staff as Andrew Curran will be on the bench as an assistant coach this winter. Curran will be Central’s junior varsity head coach and varsity assistant coach. A five-year letterwinner at Simpson College, he was a second team all-conference pick in
OFFICIAL: Murphy named Assistant Basketball Coach at Michigan
This one was making the rounds this weekend…it’s now been made official. Here’s the release from Michigan announcing the hiring of Dylan Murphy as an assistant basketball coach: University of Michigan David and Meredith Kaplan Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Boynton Jr. announced Monday (Aug. 3) the addition of former NBA G League Osceola Magic head coach Dylan
Veteran NBA Assistant Pat Zipfel joins Weber State Basketball Staff
Weber State head men’s basketball coach Kaleb Canales announced today that Patrick Zipfel has been named the associate head coach of the Wildcats’ men’s basketball program. Zipfel joins the program after more than 24 years in the NBA as an assistant coach and an advance scout, having spent the last three seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers. “Zip is one
D3 NEWS: Greenspan, Butler named Assistant Basketball Coaches at Colby College
Noah Greenspan and Kyle Butler have been hired as assistant basketball coaches at Colby College under new head David McLaughlin. Noah Greenspan Greenspan joined the Colby Men’s Basketball program as the John “Swisher” Mitchell Assistant Coach in the summer of 2026 after spending the previous two seasons as a graduate assistant with the Men’s Basketball program
Spriggs named Assistant Basketball Coach at Troy
Troy men’s basketball has finalized its coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season with the addition of assistant coach Bryen Spriggs. Spriggs joins the Trojans after a five-year stint with UTEP, where he assisted in three winning seasons and a run to the 2024 Conference USA Tournament Championship game. UTEP led the nation in steals per game (11.4) and turnovers forced