College of the Ozarks has named Josh Mawhorr as its new head men’s basketball coach. Mawhorr has recent experience both inside the Bobcat program and at the Division I level. Mawhorr previously served as an assistant men’s basketball coach at College of the Ozarks during the 2023-24 season and most recently has worked as a
D3 NEWS: Pierfy named Head Basketball Coach at King’s College
King’s College and Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation Andy Orlowski proudly announce the hiring of Phil Pierfy as the Monarchs’ Head Men’s Basketball Coach on Friday afternoon, adding a dynamic recruiter and player development specialist to lead the program into its next chapter. Pierfy becomes the 11th head coach in program history. Pierfy brings a wealth
JUCO NEWS: Anne Arundel CC hires Delonte Joyce as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Anne Arundel Community College has announced the hiring of Delonte Joyce as head men’s basketball coach, bringing an accomplished background in coaching, education, and player development to the Riverhawks program. Joyce brings more than a decade of experience in basketball coaching, education, and player development. He joins AACC after six seasons as an assistant coach
O’Connell named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Alvernia
I mentioned that this one was done today in the DAILY DIRT – here it is…Alvernia has officially announced Jason O’Connell as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the press release: Alvernia University Director of Athletics and Recreation Cory Beddick announced on Friday the hiring of Jason O’Connell as Alvernia University’s next head coach of the
St. Thomas Aquinas College hires John Alesi as Head Basketball Coach
St. Thomas Aquinas College Director of Athletics Margaret Alaimo announced today (April 17) the appointment of John Alesi as the next head men’s basketball coach at the College. Alesi, who becomes the ninth head coach at STAC, and brings more than two decades of collegiate coaching experience to Sparkill, including head coaching stints at Baruch College and Hunter
Hendren departs Tallahassee State; named Assistant Coach at Georgia State
Tallahassee State College Athletics announced today that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Corey Hendren will depart the College to accept an assistant coaching position with the Georgia State Panthers men’s basketball, joining the staff of newly appointed head coach Jon Cremins. Hendren, who was named head coach on April 27, 2023, leaves TSC after three successful
Bunker receives contract extension at D2 Western New Mexico
Following a historic 2025–26 campaign that rewrote the record books, Mark Bunker will remain at the helm of the Western New Mexico University Athletics men’s basketball program, as the university announced a contract extension for its head coach. Bunker’s extension comes on the heels of the most successful season in program history, as the Mustangs reached new
Wright added to Memphis Basketball Staff
University of Memphis men’s basketball head coach Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway has finalized his coaching staff announcing the addition of assistant coach Steve Wright on Friday. “We are excited to welcome Steve and his family to Memphis,” said Hardaway. “Steve possesses valuable experience at multiple levels and will bring a diverse perspective to our staff. Steve
McKay inks extension through 2031-32 at Liberty
Liberty University and men’s basketball head coach Ritchie McKay have agreed on a new contract extension that goes through the 2031-32 season. McKay’s extension comes on the heels of a strong 2025-26 season for the Flames. McKay and the Flames posted a 26-8 overall record and 17-3 CUSA mark, winning the CUSA outright regular season title for
Groce announces College of Charleston Basketball Staff
College of Charleston head men’s basketball coach John Groce has announced the additions of Aaron Fearne, Rob Fulford, Jonathan Holmes, Mike Allen, Robby Pridgen and Evan Wilson to his inaugural staff for the 2026-27 season. Fearne, Fulford, Holmes, Allen, and Pridgen will serve as assistant coaches while Wilson will serve as the program’s video coordinator. Fearne comes to Charleston after three seasons serving as the head
Matt Fraschilla named Assistant Basketball Coach at Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech men’s basketball head coach Scott Cross announced Friday Matt Fraschilla has joined the staff as an assistant coach. Fraschilla joins the Yellow Jackets after spending the last four years as an assistant coach at Harvard. “I have known Coach Matt Fraschilla for quite some time now,” Cross said. “I remember watching him play at Highland Park High
Bopp Named Assistant Basketball Coach at UAB
Head coach Andy Kennedy has named Jesse Bopp as the replacement for Ryan Cross, who departed to become the head coach at ULM. “Excited to welcome Jesse and his family to Birmingham to be a part of Blazer Basketball,” Kennedy said. Jesse brings a wealth of experience in this space as a successful coach throughout his career. Multiple