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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Men’s Basketball Coaching Change made at NJCAA D2 Labette CC; Jermaine Maybank named Interim Head Coach
Jason Hinson is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D2 Labette Community College (KS). He has been replaced on an interim basis by Jermaine Maybank. Maybank, who had previously served as an assistant at Labette, began this season as an assistant at Northern Oklahoma-Enid. He played collegiately at Independence CC, St. John’s,
Air Force suspends Head Basketball Coach Joe Scott indefinitely
Air Force has announced that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Scott has been suspended indefinitely. The Academy released the following brief statement: Air Force Men’s Basketball Head Coach Joe Scott has been suspended indefinitely pending an investigation into the treatment of cadet-athletes. Assistant Coach Jon Jordan (USAFA ’85) will serve as interim head coach. No further information is releasable
Former St. John’s General Manager Matt Abdelmassih issues statement
Matt Abdelmassih, who was released as the men’s basketball General Manager at St. John’s earlier this week, has released the following statement: Statement from Matt Abdelmassih I’m a proud St. John’s alum. Coming back to Queens wasn’t just a job for me. This place is part of my DNA, and I approached the role with
REPORT: St. John’s parts ways with Men’s Basketball General Manager Matt Abdelmassih
According to multiple reports, including one from the New York Post, St. John’s has parted ways with Men’s Basketball General Manager Matt Abdelmassih. Abdelmassih, who has served as the program’s general manager throughout Rick Pitino’s tenure, had been on leave since the Red Storm’s December 20 game at Kentucky. There had been no public comment
D2 DIRT: Ingram out as Head Basketball Coach at Maryville
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Preston Ingram is no longer the head basketball coach at D2 Maryville University. He has been replaced on an interim basis by Lance Egnatz. Ingram took over at Maryville back in 2024 after a five year stint as the head coach at Missouri Baptist. During his time
Ruiz named Assistant General Manager for Weber State Basketball
Weber State Athletics and General Manager Damian Lillard have announced that Jorge Ruiz has been named the new Assistant General Manager for the Wildcats. University administration and Lillard arrived at the decision to name Ruiz to this role as a strategic step in the program’s evolution, ensuring alignment between the university’s executive leadership and the basketball front office. Ruiz,
Temple Assistant Basketball Coach Bill Courtney passes away
Long-time college basketball coach Bill Courtney has passed away. Courtney, who was currently an assistant at Temple, had also been the head coach at Cornell and the interim head coach at Miami. During his career, he worked as an assistant at Virginia, DePaul, Virginia Tech, Providence, George Mason, Bowling Green, and American. Here is the
WEEK 8: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 8 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, also presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the end
Menzies out at Kansas City at end of season
Kansas City Men’s Basketball will enter new direction for the 2026-27 season, as was announced today by Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Dr. Brandon Martin. Marvin Menzies‘ tenure as head coach will come to a close following the current season, his fourth at the helm. Menzies will lead the team for the remainder of the 2025-26 season,
2025-26 Men’s Basketball Coaching Milestone Victories
The 2025–26 men’s basketball season has featured several coaching milestone victories across all levels of college basketball. Multiple head coaches have reached significant career win totals, marking notable achievements in their careers and in the history of their respective programs. The following is a listing of milestone victories recorded so far during the 2025–26 season.
SMALL COLLEGE DIRT: Rotonda resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Penn State York
Matt Rotonda has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at USCAA Penn State York, and has been replaced on an interim basis by Josh Czerski. Rotonda had been the head coach at the college since 2019, and was a part of the program as a player and assistant since 2019. During his time as
NAIA NEWS: Osborn promoted to Head Basketball Coach at University of the Southwest
The University of the Southwest has promoted Will Osborn, formerly the Associate Head Coach of Men’s Basketball, to Head Coach of the men’s program, effective immediately. Steven Barker, the former Head Coach, will transition into the role of Associate Head Coach while continuing his duties as Assistant Athletic Director and Head Coach of the Women’s