Head Coach Will Murphy and Florida Tech Men’s Basketball have announced the hiring of Cecil Avant as an Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development. Coach Avant is joining the Florida Tech Panther Basketball staff ahead of the 2025-26 season. Avant brings over 15 years of coaching experience, including high school, travel, college, and player development roles. “We are thrilled
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Wofford issues official statement on Men’s Basketball coaching change
Following up on multiple earlier reports today here on HoopDirt. Wofford has finally released a statement on the change in leadership in their men’s basketball program: Wofford College today announced a change in the leadership of its men’s basketball program. Head coach Dwight Perry and associate head coach Tysor Anderson will no longer lead the
Rockhurst adds Dixon as Assistant Basketball Coach
D2 Rockhurst University has added Jarred Dixon as an assistant men’s basketball coach. No press release yet, but the RU MBB account published the following on social media:
OFFICIAL: Holmes named Head Basketball Coach at D3 John Jay
Following-up on something that HoopDirt first reported on back on September 6th (D3 DIRT). James Holmes has officially been named as the head basketball coach at John Jay College. Here’s the release from the school: James Holmes has been named the new head coach of the John Jay College Men’s Basketball Team, John Jay Interim Director
Wofford Update…
Following up on today’s earlier reports that Dwight Perry has been let go at Wofford… Still no official word from the school, but looking at their athletics department staff directory, it looks like both Perry and associate head coach Tysor Anderson are no longer with the program: Anderson had been on the staff since 2022,
BREAKING: Perry released as Head Basketball Coach at Wofford
According to multiple reports, Wofford has informed head men’s basketball coach Dwight Perry that he has been let go. Perry took over as the Terrier’s interim head coach back in December 2022, and was elevated to the full-time position following that season. He went 48-43 (.527) during his tenure, including a 19-16 campaign last season.
Aaron Smith named Assistant Basketball Coach at Florida Atlantic
Story courtesy: Ben Paul, FAU athletics Florida Atlantic men’s basketball Head Coach John Jakus has announced the hiring of Aaron Smith as an assistant coach. Smith arrives to Paradise after spending one year at Longwood University. He spent three years with Louisiana Tech in the same role, a team that recorded 20+ wins in back-to-back seasons. While
Keckler steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Moravian; Mayes named Interim Head Coach
Moravian University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Darryl Keckler has stepped down from his position to become Associate Athletic Director – Development at Middle Tennessee State University. The Greyhounds have named full-time assistant coach Michael Mayes as interim head coach for the 2025-26 season. “We are grateful for all that Darryl has accomplished these past three years here at Moravian,”
Thompson named Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Bemidji State
Bemidji State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Boschee announced that he has completed the Beavers’ 2025-26 coaching staff with the addition of Tristan Thompson. Prior to coaching for the Beavers, Thompson spent two years coaching for North Central University as a graduate assistant. During his first season at North Central, Thompson helped lead the Rams to
9/10 UPDATE: 2025 Fall Open Gym Schedule
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Here’s my list of open gyms where college coaches can go to check out high school, prep school, and junior college talent. I will keep it updated as I receive more submissions. If you want your open gym added, email me the details: [email protected]. 212° Sports Academy – Sarasota, FL Contact:
OFFICIAL: Lange departs for NY Knicks; Donahue named Head Basketball Coach at St. Joe’s
Saint Joseph’s University Vice President and Director of Athletics Jill Bodensteiner announced that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Billy Lange is moving to the New York Knicks in a front-office post focused on player development, following a tenure marked by progressive and sustainable growth. Steve Donahue has been named the 16th head coach in the 116-year history of
Speedy Claxton announces Men’s Basketball Staff promotions at Hofstra
The Hofstra men’s basketball staff, under the direction of fifth year Head Coach Speedy Claxton, announced a pair of additions to its staff as well as a pair of promotions. “I’m excited about these staff moves,” said Claxton. “Mike, Antwon, Lee, and Kevin each bring passion and experience that will make a big impact on our