The University of Minnesota Duluth and head men’s basketball coach Justin Wieck have agreed to a contract extension that will keep him on the Bulldog bench through the 2028-29 season. “Justin is respected by our entire staff and I am pleased to announce that he will continue to lead Bulldog basketball,” said UMD director of athletics Forrest Karr.
OFFICIAL: Rocky Mountain named Neville as new Head Basketball Coach
Following up on something that I first mentioned in the Daily Dirt on 3/28. NAIA Rocky Mountain College has officially named Danny Neville as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Here is the statement from the school on the hiring: Rocky Mountain College Athletics is excited to announce the hiring of Danny Neville as the
OFFICIAL: O’Connor named Head Basketball Coach at Georgia Southwestern
I first mentioned this move in the Daily Dirt back on 3/28. It’s now official – Kevin O’Connor has taken over as the head basketball coach at D2 Georgia Southwestern State. Here’s the press release from the school: Georgia Southwestern State University Director of Athletics Mike Leeder announced today that Kevin O’Connor has been named
D3 NEWS: Loeffler promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Swarthmore
Swarthmore College Marian Ware Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation Brad Koch has announced the promotion of Shane Loeffler ’16 to head men’s basketball coach, effective April 7. Loeffler, who has served on the men’s basketball staff under Landry Kosmalski for seven seasons, will become the 32nd head coach in the program’s history. Loeffler takes over the reins after playing
Iona Basketball Staff Update
Iona University men’s basketball head coach Dan Geriot announced the addition of two assistant coaches to his staff. Patrick Wallace will return to Iona for his third season in 2025-26, providing continuity and experience, while former Northwestern star Michael Thompson joins the Gaels following an accomplished professional career overseas. “We’re excited to have Patrick Wallace continue with our program
NC State adds Chambers as Assistant Basketball Coach
NC State men’s basketball head coach Will Wade announced that he has added Brandon Chambers to his staff as an assistant coach. Chambers has previously worked with Wade at McNeese and LSU and was a manager at VCU for two seasons while Wade was an assistant coach. “I’m excited to add Brandon to my first
D3 Rosemont enters into Merger Agreement with Villanova
Another small college in financial trouble will close, as D3 Rosemont College will merge with Villanova in 2027. Extracurricular activities will continue at Rosemont until then (assuming this means athletics – no clarification here yet). Villanova did the same thing with former D3 member Cabrini University back in 2024. Here’s the official release announcing the
Evans named Men’s Basketball GM at Cincinnati
Oklahoma City Thunder scout Corey Evans has been named as the first-ever men’s basketball general manager at Cincinnati. Here’s the official release from UC announcing the move: Cincinnati men’s basketball head coach Wes Miller has announced Corey Evans as its general manager, the first-such position in program history. Evans comes to Clifton by way of the Oklahoma City
OFFICIAL: Pannone named Head Basketball Coach at Arkansas State
Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Purinton announced Sunday that Ryan Pannone, who has gained a reputation over the course of his 23-year career as one of the nation’s top offensive minds and player-development coaches, has been named the Red Wolves’ 18th all-time head men’s basketball coach. A 2025 selection to Silver Waves Media’s prestigious Elite
OFFICIAL: Robinson named Head Basketball Coach at North Texas
Daniyal Robinson, who has guided Cleveland State to 65 victories and three postseason appearances in his three seasons as head coach, has been named UNT basketball’s 20th head coach, Vice President and Director of Athletics Jared Mosley announced Sunday. “I’m excited to welcome Daniyal Robinson to UNT as our next head men’s basketball coach,” Mosley said. “Daniyal
UC San Diego promotes Clint Allard to Head Men’s Basketball Coach
UC San Diego Director of Athletics Earl W. Edwards has named Clint Allard ’08 the new head men’s basketball coach of the Tritons. Allard becomes the 13th head coach in program history, and the second at the Division I level. Allard will report to Edwards in his new role. “I have the distinct privilege to announce Clint Allard as
Maryland issues Statement on Willard departure
University of Maryland President Darryll J. Pines has issued the following statement on Kevin Willard’s departure to Villanova: Dear Terrapin Nation, Earlier today, Kevin Willard officially announced he would be stepping down as the head coach of our Men’s Basketball program to accept another position. Coach Willard led the Terps on an incredible run this