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
Xavier Basketball Staff Update
Story Courtesy Tom Eiser, Xavier Athletic Communications Xavier University Sedler Family Men’s Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino announced the completion of his basketball staff, including six members of his New Mexico staff that led the Lobos to Mountain West Conference Championships and NCAA Tournament appearances each of the past two seasons. The new Xavier staff that comes
OFFICIAL: Acuff named Head Basketball Coach at Samford
I mentioned Lennie Acuff as the “hot” name at Samford earlier this morning. It’s now official…Samford released the following brief statement on the hiring: Alabama native Lennie Acuff has been named the head coach for the Samford University men’s basketball program. Announced Wednesday by Director of Athletics Martin Newton, Acuff becomes the 30th head coach in
Garden City CC names Tommy DeSalme Head Basketball Coach
Tommy DeSalme, the architect of one of the fastest-pace offenses in Junior College hoops, and the author of a national runner-up finish at Cowley in 2021 was named the new head men’s basketball coach at Garden City Community College during a press conference in the Hall of Fame Room at the Dennis Perryman Athletic Complex.
Hayes promoted at Associate Head Basketball Coach at FDU
FDU Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jack Castleberry announced the promotion of Josh Hayes to Associate Head Coach. The elevation comes ahead of Hayes’ third season in Hackensack. “We are incredibly lucky to have Josh on our staff,” said Castleberry. “I’ve had the privilege of working with him for four years and there is no one who’s counsel I trust
Purdue University Northwest names Ashton as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Purdue University Northwest Athletic Director Rick Costello has named Jordan Ashton as the next head coach for the men’s basketball program. “On behalf of the Purdue University Northwest Pride, I am excited to announce the appointment of Jordan Ashton as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach,” said Costello. “Jordan is a rising star in the coaching profession, with an impressive basketball background and
Spurlock named Assistant Basketball Coach at Penn
The University of Pennsylvania’s new John R. Rockwell Head Coach of Men’s Basketball, Fran McCaffery, has announced the hiring of Tristan Spurlock to his staff as an assistant coach. Spurlock comes to University City following three seasons on McCaffery’s staff at the University of Iowa as the Hawkeyes’ director of player development/assistant coach. In his