According to multiple reports, including one from Matt Norlander, Colorado State’s Niko Medved is set to become the next head coach at Minnesota, with an official announcement and press conference scheduled for Tuesday. A Minneapolis native and Golden Gophers alumnus, Medved is coming off a strong 2024-25 season, leading CSU to the NCAA Tournament, where
REPORT: Ben McCollum to Iowa
According to a Pete Thamel / Jeff Borzello report, Iowa will hire Ben McCollum as their new head basketball coach. In his lone season at Drake, McCollum led the Bulldogs to a 31-4 record, a Missouri Valley Conference title, and an NCAA tournament upset over Missouri before falling to Texas Tech in the second round.
REPORT: Columbia to hire Florida assistant Hovde as new Head Coach
According to a Jeff Goodman report, Columbia will hire Florida assistant Kevin Hovde as their new head coach. HoopDirt mentioned Hovde as being in the mix here back on 3/19 (DAILY DIRT). Hovde has been at Florida since 2022 and has also worked with current Gators head coach Todd Golden at Columbia and San Francisco.
Virginia Tech parts ways with two basketball staffers
Virginia Tech men’s basketball head coach Mike Young announced updates to his staff, as assistant coach Christian Webster and recruiting coordinator Blake Wetherington will not return for the 2025-26 season. “We are grateful for Christian and Blake’s dedication and hard work during their time in Blacksburg,” Young said. “Christian has been a valuable part of our program for nearly a decade,
3 Job Interview Questions Every Coach Must Be Ready For (+ Strong Answers)
When it comes to landing a coaching job, your resume might get you in the door—but your interview is what seals the deal. Athletic directors and hiring committees aren’t just looking for someone who can draw up a lineup or run a crisp practice. They want a leader who can handle adversity, build relationships, and
Ronnie Thomas announced as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Longwood as Aldrich Departs For UVA
Next man up. Longwood basketball didn’t have to look far for a new leader to extend the tradition of excellence established under Griff Aldrich. Ronnie Thomas – an assistant coach whose ever-present smile and relentless positive energy have already endeared him to Longwood players and the Farmville community – will serve as the program’s next head coach,
REPORT: Sean Miller to Texas
According to a Matt Norlander report, Texas hire Sean Miller as their next head basketball coach. Miller, who previously coached Arizona for 12 seasons and is in his second stint at Xavier, will replace Rodney Terry as Texas’ head basketball coach – Terry was released today. Miller, who has led 13 teams to the NCAA
OFFICIAL: Will Wade takes over at NC State
NC State’s McMurray Family Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan has announced that Will Wade, who has led his last five teams to the NCAA Tournament, will be the new head coach of the NC State men’s basketball program. Wade, who has signed a six-year agreement pending approval by the NC State Board of Trustees, will be formally introduced as
REPORT: Texas fires Rodney Terry
According to an ESPN / Jeff Borzello report, Texas has fired head basketball coach Rodney Terry. Terry took over as Texas’ head coach midseason in 2022-23, leading the Longhorns to a Big 12 tournament title and an Elite Eight run before earning a five-year contract. Previously, he spent nine seasons as a Texas assistant under
Comer named Assistant Basketball Coach at Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Dolphins have officially announced the hiring of former FGCU standout and Stetson assistant coach Brett Comer. Comer joins the Dolphins as an assistant coach and will help to round out the JU coaching staff after the departure of associate head coach Michael Fly. The former FGCU star joined Stetson in 2022 and helped see
OFFICIAL: Odom named Head Basketball Coach at Virginia
Virginia athletics director Carla Williams announced today (March 22) the hiring of Ryan Odom as the University of Virginia’s Dean and Markel Families Men’s Head Basketball Coach. Odom becomes the 13th head men’s basketball coach in the program’s history. Odom spent the last two seasons at VCU, leading the Rams to a 52-21 record and
REPORT: Swarthmore’s Kosmalski taking D1 assistant job
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) According to a Jeff Goodman Field of 68 report, Swarthmore College head coach Landry Kosmalski will become the associate head coach on John Andrzejek’s new staff at Campbell. This marks second small college head coach making the move to the D1 ranks over the past few days. As first reported by