University of Central Arkansas director of athletics Dr. Brad Teague announced a change in the head coaching position for the men’s basketball program on Saturday, relieving Coach Anthony Boone of his duties after the conclusion of the season. UCA finished 9-23 overall and 5-11 in ASUN Conference play, missing out on the conference tournament after Friday’s loss
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Charlotte hires Carey as Assistant Basketball Coach

Charlotte Men’s Basketball Head Coach Aaron Fearne announced the addition of Brett Carey to the coaching staff on Friday. Carey comes to Charlotte after spending a year as an assistant coach at nearby Campbell University. A UNC Asheville alum, the former Bulldogs guard followed his playing career with the program as an assistant and eventual associate head coach over
Bond named Assistant Coach at East Carolina; Three other Pirates Staffers Promoted

East Carolina Men’s Basketball Head Coach Michael Schwartz has officially announced the hire of Jaylen Bond as an assistant coach as well updates to his staff with Riley Davis being named associate head coach, Jesse Higdon named director of operations/chief of staff and Michael Perry taking on the role of general manager in addition to his responsibilities as an assistant coach ahead of
IU Indianapolis Finalizes Men’s Basketball Staff with Three New Hires

Story Courtesy: Ed Holdaway, IU Indy Athletics The IU Indianapolis Athletics Department and head men’s basketball coach Ben Howlett announced the additions of three Indiana-natives to round out his staff ahead of the 2025-26 season. Howlett added John Peckinpaugh and Devin Heath-Granger as assistant coaches and Bruce Fields as the program’s director of operations. “I’m
Prep coach Scott Campbell added to Troy Basketball Staff

According to a report from The Messenger, the Troy University men’s basketball program has added Scott Campbell as an assistant coach. Campbell, a veteran with nearly 30 years of high school and prep coaching experience, is the father of current Troy players Cobi and Cooper Campbell. A Washington native and former player at Seattle Pacific
Veteran Coaches Aki Collins, Greg Young added to Maryland Basketball Staff

Maryland men’s basketball head coach Buzz Williams announced the addition of Assistant Coach/Director of Player Personnel Aki Collins and Special Assistant to the Head Coach Greg Young. Collins joins the Maryland coaching staff with over 20 years of coaching experience and a reputation as a top recruiter. He also re-joins Williams after the pair worked together at Marquette.
Samford AD Martin Newton named Chair of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee for the 2026-27 season

Samford Director of Athletics Martin Newton has been named chair of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee for the 2026-27 season. Newton will serve as vice chair for the coming season, supporting Sun Belt Conference commissioner and 2025-26 chair, Keith Gill. Newton has been leading the athletics department at Samford for the past 14 years, during
Cox named Director of Basketball Operations at Bradley

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Austin Cox, who previously served as Chief of Staff for UTEP men’s basketball, has been hired as the Director of Basketball Operations at Bradley. Cox joined UTEP in 2022 after holding the same chief of staff role at Stephen F. Austin, where he was part of the Lumberjacks’ 2022 WAC regular-season championship. Prior to that,
Purdue Fort Wayne hires Slick as Assistant Basketball Coach

Tyler Slick has been named an assistant coach for the Purdue Fort Wayne men’s basketball program, head coach Jon Coffman announced on Friday (July 11). Slick spent the last four seasons as an assistant coach with NCAA Division II Lincoln Memorial. He helped the Railsplitters to a 105-24 overall record and 57-1 home record during his time in
Halloran Promoted to Men’s Basketball Director of Operations / Assistant Coach at Elon

Elon University men’s basketball and head coach Billy Taylor announced that Sean Halloran has been promoted to director of operations/assistant coach on the Phoenix’s staff on Friday, July 11. “I’m excited to announce this well-deserved promotion for Sean,” said Taylor. “His understanding of our culture from both a player’s and coach’s perspective is a huge asset for our program. He
OFFICIAL: Rutigliano to lead Colby’s Men’s Basketball Program

Colby College has announced that the men’s basketball program will be under the leadership of Sean Rutigliano, a dynamic leader with coaching successes at the Division I, II, and III levels and a track record for attracting and developing some of the best players in the country. Rutigliano helped place four former players in the
Porter named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Azusa Pacific

Former Cougar player and coach BJ Porter has been named the new head coach of Azusa Pacific University men’s basketball as announced today by APU Director of Athletics Gary Pine. A former Cougar standout on the court and later assistant coach, Porter becomes the seventh head coach in program history and the first to lead the
D3 DIRT: Colby set to hire D1 assistant as new Head Basketball Coach

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Colby will hire Belmont associate head coach Sean Rutigliano as their new head men’s basketball coach. The move was signed off on following a meeting with the college’s President earlier this week. Rutigliano had spent the past six seasons on the Casey Alexander’s staff at Belmont, and