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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Portland CC hires Ritschard as Head Basketball Coach
After an extensive interview process, Portland Community College is proud to announce the hiring of Brendan Ritschard as the new Head Coach of Panther Men’s Basketball. Coach Ritschard is a former PCC student-athlete who, as the starting point guard, led the 2017–18 Panthers to an impressive 26–6 record and a berth in the NWAC Final Four. Following
D3 NEWS: Nate Smith named Head Basketball Coach at Mary Baldwin
The Mary Baldwin University athletic department proudly announces the addition of Nate D. Smith as the new head coach of the Fighting Squirrels men’s basketball program.Smith, a graduate of Sacramento State University with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology/Physical Education (2014), joins MBU after four seasons as an assistant/associate head coach at Oberlin College in Cleveland,
Bell, Kearney added to Dartmouth Basketball Staff
Story Courtesy: Maddie Omana, Dartmouth Athletics Brett MacConnell, the head coach of Dartmouth men’s basketball, has announced the addition of Amir Bell and Eamonn Kearney as assistant coaches ahead of the 2026-27 season. Bell joins the Big Green following a season with Stanford, where he served as the Assistant General Manager of the men’s basketball team. During his time
Denver hires Cory Dixon as Assistant Basketball Coach
Story Courtesy: Niko Blankenship, Denver Atheltics The University of Denver men’s basketball program has named former East Tennessee State assistant coach Cory Dixon tothe same positionon its staff, second-year head coach Tim Bergstraser announced on Tuesday. Dixon is fresh off a 2025-26 campaign where he helped lead the Bucs to a 23-11 mark and a trip to the SoCon
Hogan added to Utah State Basketball Staff
Utah State head men’s basketball coach Ben Jacobson announced the addition of PJ Hogan to the team’s staff as an assistant coach on Tuesday. Hogan follows Jacobson to Logan from Northern Iowa, where he has been a staple of Jacobson’s coaching staff for over two decades, working by his side for 23 seasons. After beginning his time
D3 NEWS: Webster named Head Basketball Coach at Adrian College
Athletic Director Craig Rainey ’89 announced the hiring of Jamison Webster ’16 as the new head coach of the Adrian College men’s basketball program. Webster, an Adrian College alumnus, transferred to Adrian after playing two seasons at Siena Heights University. He becomes the 30th head coach in program history, which dates back to 1902. “We are
Blair named Assistant Basketball Coach at Northern Michigan
Drew Blair has been named assistant men’s basketball coach at Northern Michigan University, head coach Keil Ganz announced. “I could not be more excited to add Drew to the Wildcat family,” said Ganz. “Another Wisconsin guy is coming to NMU. I’ve known Drew for a few years and even coached against him a few years ago. Drew
OFFICIAL: Damazo named Head Basketball Coach at Geneva College
Following up on our report from earlier today…DJ Damazo has officially been named as the head basketball coach at D3 Geneva College. Here’s the release from GC: The Geneva College Athletic Department has selected DJ Damazo to be the new men’s basketball head coach after a nationwide search. Damazo will be taking over for Jeff Santasiero, who retired
REPORT: MVSU to hire Mike Davis as Head Basketball Coach
According to a report from the Memphis Commercial Appeal, Mississippi Valley State intends to hire Mike Davis as their new head basketball coach. Davis, a coaching veteran, had spent the past two seasons on Penny Hardaway’s staff at Memphis. Prior to that, he served as the head coach at Indiana (2000-06), UAB (2006-12), Texas Southern
Kotie Kimble added to Butler Basketball Staff
Butler head coach Ronald Nored has hired veteran assistant Kotie Kimble as a member of his initial Bulldog coaching staff. Kimble arrives with more than 20 years of experience, most recently helping Furman to the 2026 NCAA Tournament and Miami (Fla.) to the 2023 Final Four. “I’m really excited to welcome Kotie and his family to
Tennessee Tech Basketball Staff Update
HoopDirt has mentioned most of these hirings over the past few weeks – here’s the announcement by Tennessee Tech making them all official: Tennessee Tech men’s basketball Head Coach Tobin Anderson announces the following additions to his coaching staff. Tech has added Matt Capell as Associate Head Coach, Thomas Bonacum as Assistant Coach, Jamal Johnson
D3 DIRT: Geneva set to hire Grinnell assistant Damazo as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D3 Geneva College (PA) will hire Grinnell College (IA) assistant DJ Damazo as their new head basketball coach. Damazo, a Geneva alum, had been on the Grinnell staff since 2021. Prior to that, he served as the head coach at the University of Valley Forge for two