Rollins College has announced the retirement of Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tom Klusman after more than four decades on the job. During the 2024-25 season, Coach Klusman took a leave of absence, and interim head coach Kevin Hogan stepped up to lead the program. We are pleased to announce that Coach Hogan will now take over the program
VMI names Korta Assistant Basketball Coach
VMI Head Basketball Coach Andrew Wilson announced Thursday the hiring of Nick Korta as an assistant coach for the VMI basketball program. He comes to the Institute after serving one season as the Assistant Director of Basketball Operations at the University of Missouri. Korta joined Mizzou after a three-year stint as Director of Player Personnel (2021-23) and
Green named Assistant Basketball Coach / Chief of Staff at Oral Roberts
Oral Roberts men’s basketball head coach Kory Barnett has hired Isaac Green as assistant coach/chief of staff, it was announced Thursday morning. “We are incredibly excited that Isaac chose to join the Golden Eagle family,” said Coach Barnett. “His energy and passion for the game shows in the way he works every single day to help
Stephen F. Austin adds Jovan Austin as Assistant Basketball Coach
Story Courtesy Peter Trainor, SFA Student Assistant for Strategic Communications The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjack Basketball Team and Head Coach Matt Braeuer announced the hiring of Jovan Austin on Wednesday. Jovan Austin begins his first season with the SFA Men’s Basketball Program after spending the previous three seasons on the Mississippi State Bulldogs Men’s Basketball Staff. While
Barnwell named Assistant Basketball Coach at Iowa
Story courtesy James Allan, Iowa Athletics Luke Barnwell has been named an assistant coach with the University of Iowa men’s basketball program, it was announced Wednesday by head coach Ben McCollum. Barnwell comes to Iowa City with 14 years of coaching experience, most recently spending two seasons in the Big 12 Conference at Texas Tech. He also
Bryant Basketball Staff Update
Bryant men’s basketball head coach Jamion Christian announced the additions of Harley Fuller, Brian Merritt, Bruce Shingler and Derrick Wall to the Bulldog coaching staff. “I am extremely excited about working with this group of men as all of our passions are aligned in building Bryant basketball into one of the most dominant teams in the America East,” Christian said. “I
Wilson inks contract extension at VMI
After leading the basketball program to its greatest single-season turnaround in school history, VMI Head Basketball Coach Andrew Wilson has signed a three-year extension to coach the Keydets through the 2029-30 season. His original contract upon his hire in April of 2022 was a five-year agreement through the 2026-27 season. Today’s extension initiates an additional three years
OFFICIAL: Murphy named Head Basketball Coach at Florida Tech
I mentioned this move back on 4/7 (D2 DIRT). It’s now been made official – Wofford’s Will Murphy has been hired as the new head basketball coach at D2 Florida Tech. Here’s the official statement: Florida Tech Director of Athletics Jamie Joss announces announce the hiring of Will Murphy as the next head coach of the Panthers
Akron’s Groce extended through 2034-35 season
The University of Akron (UA) and head men’s basketball coach John Groce have agreed to a one-year contract extension, adding to a previously approved 10-year extension, which will run through the 2034-35 season, UA President R.J. Nemer and Interim Director of Athletics Dr. Matthew Juravich announced on Tuesday. The one-year extension is pending board approval. “Coach Groce has demonstrated
D’Alessio, Fayetteville State mutually part ways
Luke D’Alessio successfully accomplished his objective of establishing the Fayetteville State men’s basketball program as a contender in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) when he assumed the role of the 18th head coach in 2019. After five seasons at the helm, Coach D’Alessio and Fayetteville State University have reached a mutual decision to part ways—closing
Adams named Head Basketball Coach at Cleveland Community College
Cleveland Community College President Dr. Jason Hurst officially announced Jabarr Adams as the new Head Coach of the Yetis Men’s Basketball program. Adams succeeds former head coach Grayson Pierce. Adams, who joined the Yetis in 2024 as Associate Head Coach, brings a dynamic blend of collegiate and high school coaching experience, coupled with a passion
Nelson, Smith added to Northern State Basketball Staff
Northern State University head men’s basketball coach Matt Wilber announced his 2025-26 coaching staff today with the additions of Jack Nelson and Wes Smith. Nelson joins the Wolves after serving as the associate head coach at the University of Sioux Falls and head coach at the University of Mary, while Smith served as an assistant