Southeastern Community College has named Steve Henson as the next head coach of the Blackhawks men’s basketball program. Henson joins the Blackhawks after most recently serving as an assistant coach at Baylor University. Prior to Baylor, he spent eight seasons as head coach at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), where he led
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Richman inks five-year contract extension at North Dakota State
North Dakota State University director of athletics Matt Larsen has announced that head men’s basketball coach David Richman has signed five-year extensions through the 2030-31 season. The Bison men set a school record with 27 wins in the 2025-26 season, sweeping the Summit League regular season and tournament championships. NDSU earned its sixth NCAA Tournament berth since
D2 Edinboro Opens; Jennings departs for D1 Assistant Position
After taking the Edinboro men’s basketball team to back-to-back PSAC postseason appearances head coach Jusin Jennings is stepping down to pursue another opportunity. His new landing spot sounds like it will be on the staff at Illinois State. Jennings posted a 35-49 overall record and was 28-28 in the past two seasons. In the 2024-25 season
D2 NEWS: Kaufman resigns at Ohio Dominican; Leone named Interim Head Basketball Coach
Story Courtesy: Tyler Stotsky – Director of Athletic Communications, Ohio Dominican The Ohio Dominican University athletic department announced the change in leadership for the men’s basketball program. Reese Leone has been appointed interim head coach, following the resignation of Casey Kaufman as head coach after three seasons in Columbus to pursue other professional opportunities. “I am pleased to
Barrett named Assistant Basketball Coach at App State
App State Men’s Basketball has added assistant coach Carson Barrett to the staff ahead of the 2026-27 season, head coach Dustin Kerns announced Friday. After building a championship resumé as a player and graduate assistant at Purdue, Barrett has earned his first full-time coaching position with the Mountaineers. “We are thrilled to welcome Carson Barrett to the
Ferrell extended through 2030-31 at Presbyterian
Presbyterian College Blue Hose Director of Athletics Dee Nichols announced a five-year contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Quinton Ferrell through the 2030-31 season. “Coach Ferrell is an integral part of the Presbyterian College family, and we are thrilled that he has signed a contract extension to continue his legacy at his alma mater,” Nichols said. “His unwavering commitment
D3 DIRT: Maine Farmington Search Update
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that the search at D3 Maine Farmington has been narrowed to eight, with Zoom interviews starting next week. The six names that I’ve heard (working to confirm 7 and 8) are: It sounds like Zoom interviews have been scheduled for 30 minutes. Not sure how
JUCO DIRT: Pearce named Head Basketball Coach at Northeast JC (CO)
Kameron Pearce has been named as the new head men’s basketball coach at Northeast Junior College (CO). No press release yet, but Pearce has updated his X to reflect his new position. Pearce played at NJC for former head coach Eddie Trenkle, who relinquished his coaching position earlier this spring in order to become the AD
REPORT: Nicholls State’s Saddler set to take NBA G League job
According to a report from Michael Scotto, Nicholls State head coach Tevon Saddler will be hired by the Capital City Go-Go (Washington Wizards G League affiliate) as their new head coach. Saddler, a Maryland native, has been the head coach at Nicholls State for the past three seasons, going 54-46 (.540). The 31-year old has
Simpson named Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant at UDallas
Eckahelo Simpson named the Graduate assistant for the UDallas Men’s Basketball program. Eckahelo Simpson, graduate assistant, enters his first season with the University of Dallas men’s basketball program in 2026-27, bringing experience as both a player and youth basketball coach focused on skill development, mentorship, and player growth. Most recently, he served as an AAU Assistant Coach
Waterman named Head Basketball Coach at new Mexico Highlands
New Mexico Highlands University Athletics has announced the hiring of Scott Waterman as the new head coach of the Cowboys men’s basketball program. Waterman arrives in Las Vegas after spending the 2025-26 season as Special Assistant to the Head Coach Eric Olen at University of New Mexico, helping guide the Lobos to a 26-win season,
Austing named Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Louisville
Story Courtesy: Dana Brown, Louisville Athletics University of Louisville men’s basketball head coach announced the addition of high school coaching veteran Tim Austing to his staff. Austing has coached high school basketball in Ohio for 27 years. He will take on the role of special assistant to the head coach beginning in the 2026-27 season. “There