I mentioned this move in the DAILY DIRT back on 3/16. It’s now been made official. Here’s the release from Lewis & Clark on the hiring of Cory Coombe as their new head men’s basketball coach: Lewis & Clark College Director of Physical Education and Athletics Mark Pietrok has announced the hiring of Cory Coombe
REPORT: Cincinnati set to hire Jerrod Calhoun as Head Basketball Coach
Utah State head coach Jerrod Calhoun is set to take over at his alma mater Cincinnati according to multiple reports. Calhoun led Utah State to a 29-7 (15-5 MW) record this season, and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, where they lost to Arizona last night. In two seasons at USU, Calhoun
REPORT: Randy Bennett to Arizona State
According to multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman, Arizona State will hire Randy Bennett as their next head basketball coach. The coaching veteran has spent the past 25-seasons as the head coach at St. Mary’s (CA) leading them to a 589-228 (.721) record during his tenure. This season, he led the Gaels to a
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Root named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Centre College
Centre College Athletics has named Gavin Root the permanent head coach of Centre Men’s Basketball, it was announced Monday. Root was elevated to interim head coach on September 11, 2025, following the retirement of former head coach, Greg Mason. Root also served as acting head coach during the final 10 games of 2024-25 season. “Centre Men’s Basketball has a long history of success over the past 60 years, from Tom Bryant to
Martelli inks contract extension at VCU
VCU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Phil Martelli Jr. has agreed to a contract extension through the 2031-32 season, Vice President and Director of Athletics Ed McLaughlin announced Monday. The new contract adds two seasons to the pact Martelli signed when he arrived last March. “Coach Martelli showed all season that he embodies the leadership qualities we want in our head men’s
Creighton’s McDermott Announces Retirement; Huss to be Promoted to Head Coaching Role
Greg McDermott, the all-time winningest coach in Creighton men’s basketball history, announced today his decision to retire from his position as head coach of the Creighton men’s basketball program following the team’s final game in the College Basketball Crown tournament. At that time, Alan Huss, who returned to his alma mater last April as associate
Wes Miller named Head Basketball Coach at Charlotte
Director of Athletics Kevin White officially announced the hiring of Wes Miller as the head coach of the Charlotte 49ers Men’s Basketball program Monday morning. Miller takes the helm of the program with a resume that includes seven 20-win seasons and eight postseason appearances as a head coach. “I’m incredibly honored to lead the Charlotte Basketball program,”
Long-time Belmont Assistant Brian Ayers will remain on Bruins staff with new Head Coach Evan Bradds
Belmont University men’s basketball associate head coach Brian Ayers will remain on the Bruin coaching staff, it was announced Monday. Ayers, the longest-standing assistant coach at one institution in NCAA Division I men’s basketball, will begin his 29th season in 2026-27. He will be reunited with newly-named Belmont head coach and Duke assistant coach Evan Bradds. Ayers coached
REPORT: McNamara to Syracuse finally getting done
No surprise here, just took time for the dust to settle after Siena’s tournament loss to Duke…according to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Syracuse is expected to hire Siena coach Gerry McNamara has its next head coach. McNamara, a former Orange standout just wrapped up his second season at Siena, leading the Saints to a 23-12
OFFICIAL: Hodgson named Head Basketball Coach at Providence
Providence College President Fr. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P., and Athletics Director Steve Napolillo announced today (March 22) the appointment of Bryan Hodgson as the head men’s basketball coach at the College. Hodgson, who becomes the 17th head coach at Providence College, comes to Providence after spending the 2025-26 season as the head coach at the University of
OFFICIAL: Fennell named Head Basketball Coach at Western Michigan
Here’s the official release from Western Michigan on the hiring of Kahil Fennell as their new head men’s basketball coach: Western Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae has announced the hiring of Kahil Fennell as the new head coach of the WMU Men’s Basketball program. Fennell will be formally introduced as the 16th head coach
OFFICIAL: Cantens named Head Basketball Coach at FIU
Bringing nearly two decades of collegiate and professional experience along with a proven pedigree as a championship-winning head coach, Miami native Joey Cantens has been named the 10th head coach in FIU men’s basketball program history, Panthers’ Director of Athletics Scott Carr announced on Friday. Cantens, 39, has spent the past five seasons as the head coach