South Dakota State Director of Athletics Justin Sell announced that Bryan Petersen, who has worked on the Jackrabbit men’s basketball staff as an assistant the previous six seasons, has been promoted to head coach of the SDSU program. “Bryan has stood out to me since he joined our athletic department,” Sell said. “The relationships he has built with the
WORST KEPT SECRET EVER: Kevin Willard is officially headed to Villanova
Maryland’s Kevin Willard has accepted Villanova’s head coaching job, ending over a week of speculation. This was first confirmed by Inside Maryland Sports. An official announcement could come as early as today. Willard led Maryland to one of its best seasons in two decades, finishing 27-9 and reaching the Sweet 16. In three seasons at
OFFICIAL: Reyes named Assistant Basketball Coach at Louisiana Lafayette
I first mentioned this move back on March 21st (NAIA DIRT) – it’s now been made official. Here’s the official release from Louisiana Lafayette on the hiring of Donald Reyes as an assistant coach: The Louisiana men’s basketball team announced the addition of Donald Reyes to the men’s basketball staff, joining new head coach Quannas White‘s
REPORT: Arkansas State finalizing deal with Alabama assistant Ryan Pannone
According to a Jon Rothstein report, Arkansas State finalizing deal with Alabama assistant Ryan Pannone to become the Red Wolves new head basketball coach. He would replace Bryan Hodgson (another former Alabama assistant), who became the head coach at South Florida earlier this week. Pannone joined the Crimson Tide back in 2023 after serving as
OFFICIAL: Magpayo named Head Basketball Coach at Fordham
Following a national search, Fordham University announced today that Mike Magpayo will become its new head men’s basketball coach, taking the reins of the school’s 122-year-old program. Magpayo, the 2023 Big West Coach of the Year, served as the head coach at the University of California, Riverside for the past five years. He will officially
Norfolk State extends Head Basketball Coach Robert Jones through 2031-32
Norfolk State director of athletics Dr. Melody Webb announced Saturday that head men’s basketball coach Robert Jones‘ contract has been extended through the 2031-32 season. “We are ecstatic to announce this contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Robert Jones,” Webb said. “Coach Jones has been a part of every historic milestone this program has accomplished at the
Omaha extends Crutchfield through 2029-30 season
Omaha Vice Chancellor / Director of Athletics Adrian Dowell announced a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Chris Crutchfield coming off the most successful season in the Division I history of Maverick men’s basketball, keeping him tied to Omaha through April 2030. “We are excited to have Coach Crutchfield continue as the leader our basketball program,” said Dowell.
REPORT: Magpayo expected to be named Head Basketball Coach at Fordham
According to a Pete Thamel report, Mike Magpayo is expected to be named as the Head Basketball Coach at Fordham. Magpayo, a former assistant at Columbia, has been the head coach at UC Riverside for the past five seasons, where he has gone 89-63 (.586). More on this one as it continues to develop.
Kent State extends Senderoff through 2030-31
Kent State has signed head basketball coach Rob Senderoff to a contract extension through the 2030-31 season. The full release is HERE, and Senderoff released the following statement on social media below. Senderoff was reportedly involved with the opening at Fordham before inking the new deal.
Henderson named Head Basketball Coach at Drake
Eric Henderson has been named the head coach of the Drake University men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Brian Hardin announced on Friday. Henderson is the 31st head coach in the Bulldogs’ history. “My family and I are elated to join Drake Nation,” Henderson said. “Early on in this process it became evident that values and vision aligned
OFFICIAL: Barnett named Head Basketball Coach at Oral Roberts
Oral Roberts University and Athletic Director Tim Johnson have announced the hiring of Kory Barnett as the 13th head coach of the men’s basketball program. Dr. William M. Wilson, President of ORU, commented on this significant addition to the ORU Athletics family. “We are excited to welcome Kory Barnett as our new men’s head basketball coach. Kory is
REPORT: Oral Roberts to hire Kory Barnett as Head Basketball Coach
According to a Jon Rothstein report, Oral Roberts will hire Kory Barnett as their new head basketball coach. Last season was Barnett’s first as an assistant at West Virginia after spending five seasons at Nevada and six seasons at UCLA, working for coach Steve Alford at both places. Barnett played at Indiana from 2009-12. More