WKU men’s basketball has announced the hiring of Josh Newman as assistant coach for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Newman joins the staff at WKU following a stint at University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif. from 2021-2024. While at Pacific, Newman served as an assistant for the Tigers in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons before
OFFICIAL: Long named Head Basketball Coach at University of Charleston
Following-up on something that I mentioned early this am (D2 DIRT). The hiring of James Long at the University of Charleston is now official. Here’s the statement from UC: The University of Charleston Director of Athletics Dr. Bren Stevens announces the hiring of James Long to take over as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach. “I am
Cox added to Oklahoma State Basketball staff
Oklahoma State head coach Steve Lutz has hired veteran Jeremy Cox as assistant coach. “I’m pleased that Jeremy and his wife, Cindy, will be joining us in Stillwater,” Lutz said. “Jeremy is a friend, a family man and very well-respected throughout college basketball. He’s won a national championship as a head coach and been an assistant at the highest
Mast named Head Basketball Coach at Ft. Lewis College
The Fort Lewis College Department of Athletics has selected Jordan Mast as its next men’s basketball head coach, announced on Monday. “My family and I could not be more excited to join the Durango community. To become the next head men’s basketball coach at Fort Lewis College is truly a dream come true, and I
Stanford adds Shaw as Associate Head Basketball Coach
Kyle Smith, the Anne and Tony Joseph Director of Men’s Basketball, has announced the addition of Jim Shaw as the Oscar da Silva Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “Coach Shaw is a veteran coach who has had winning follow him wherever he has been. That is no accident,” said Smith. “Jim is the best coach I
Ekanem named Assistant Basketball Coach at Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State head coach Steve Lutz has hired Mike Ekanem as an assistant coach. Ekanem held similar titles the past two seasons at George Mason (2023-24) and Sam Houston (2022-23) and has served on support staffs at Arkansas, Texas A&M, Nevada and Memphis as well as with the San Antonio Spurs. Lutz said: “Mike is a rising star
Dewey named Head Basketball Coach at Indian Hills
This is the move that I’ve been teasing on X since Wednesday. It’s now official – Texas A&M Corpus Christi assistant Cole Dewey has taken over as the head coach at NJCAA D1 Indian Hills. Here’s the full statement from IHCC: Indian Hills Vice President of Student Development & Operations and Athletic Director Dr. Brett
Stewart named Men’s Basketball Chief of Staff at BYU
Doug Stewart has been named the chief of staff for BYU men’s basketball, head coach Kevin Young announced. “I’m thrilled that Doug is coming on board as our chief of staff,” Young said. “He brings a wealth of experience both from the administrative and coaching side. Leveraging his knowledge will help us bridge the gap
Washington Basketball Staff Update
Washington head men’s basketball coach Danny Sprinkle announced the hiring of four assistant coaches on Thursday. Andy Hill, Tony Bland, DeMarlo Slocum and Jerry Hobbie will serve as assistant coaches for the Huskies beginning in the 2024-25 season. Hill comes to Seattle after a two-year stint on Coach Sprinkle’s bench at both Utah State and Montana State. “Coach Hill
Rockland CC (NY) names Cavaliere as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Rockland Community College (NY) has named John Cavaliere as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. They released the following statement announcing the hiring: We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our athletic family, Coach John Cavaliere! Coach Cavaliere brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our program. His coaching philosophy emphasizes teamwork,
Djokaj hired as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Oakland CC (MI)
Gjon Djokaj has been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Oakland Community College (MI). Djokaj most recently was the head coach for the boys’ varsity basketball team at De Lasalle Collegiate High School in Warren, where he led his team to the 2022 DI State Championship. He was also named 2022 Coach of the Year by
Armstrong steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Lincoln University (PA)
I teased this move in the DAILY DIRT back on 5/1. It’s now official – Jason Armstrong has stepped down as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Lincoln University. Here’s the official statement from the college: Lincoln University (PA) Director of Athletics & Recreational Services and Interim VP of Advancement, Harry Stinson III, has