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OFFICIAL: Lavin done at San Diego at conclusion of season

Following-up on reports from earlier today…San Diego has now released an official statement on the status of head basketball coach Steve Lavin. The veteran head coach will complete the current campaign, but not return for the 2026-27 season. Here’s the release from USD: University of San Diego Athletics announced Wednesday that Steve Lavin, head coach for

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North Dakota’s Sather inks three-year extension through 2028-29 season

University of North Dakota Director of Athletics Bill Chaves announced on Wednesday that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Paul Sather has received a contract extension through the 2028-29 season. “In today’s landscape of college athletics, it’s a challenging time to be a mid-major basketball program,” said Chaves. “With constant roster movement, NIL dynamics and increased competition for resources, stability and strong

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WEEK 13: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions

Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 13 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, also presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the end

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K-State releases official statement on Tang dismissal; Driscoll named Interim Head Coach

Following multiple reports yesterday, Kansas State has issued an official statement on the dismissal head men’s basketball coach Jerome Tang. Kansas State Athletics Director Gene Taylor announced the school is parting ways with men’s basketball coach Jerome Tang. This decision is effective immediately. Associate head coach Matthew Driscoll has been selected as the interim head coach. “This was a decision

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WEEK 12: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions

Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 12 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, also presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the end

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Miles CC Head Coach Chase Tait to step down from Basketball position at year end to become MCC AD

Following the completion of the 2025–26 Pioneer athletic season, Miles Community College (MCC) Athletic Director Jerry Olson will retire, and current MCC basketball coach Chase Tait has been named his successor. The MCC Athletic Department announced that Tait has been promoted from Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director to Athletic Director effective June

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