Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Some things that I’ve heard over the past few days… Mercyhurst assistant Derek Spanellis is on the move and will become the head coach at St. Albans School in DC. Spanellis joined the Mercyhurst staff last spring following a stint as an assistant at his alma mater Dickinson. He has also
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LSU adds Five Support Staffers to Men’s Basketball Staff
LSU men’s basketball head coach Will Wade announced five new members of the LSU staff for the 2026-27 season. Coach Wade announced that Nick Flory would serve as Director of Operations, while Brady Jones would be the Director of Scouting and Video. Isaac Stansbury will serve as Director of Analytics and Scouting with Allison Wade
Taurus Samuels added to Stonehill Basketball Staff
Taurus Samuels has been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Stonehill College. Samuels joins the Skyhawks after spending the past two seasons as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Dartmouth College. One of the youngest coaches in Division I basketball, Samuels played an integral role in helping guide the Big Green through
JUCO DIRT: McGee no longer Head Basketball Coach at Wabash Valley
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Terrance McGee is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Wabash Valley College. McGee was hired at Wabash Valley back in 2023 following stints as a D1 assistant at SIUE, Milwaukee, and Southern Illinois. This past season, he led WVC to a 15-13 (10-4)
Schneider named Assistant Basketball Coach at Green Bay
The Green Bay men’s basketball team and head coach Doug Gottlieb announced the return of Colin Schneider to Green Bay as an assistant coach for the Phoenix. “We are so excited to bring Colin and Maura back home to GB,” said Gottlieb. “What works at Green Bay is people who work incredibly hard and love GB. That
Hawai’i Basketball Staff Update
Coming off a memorable 2025–26 season, University of Hawai’i head men’s basketball coach Eran Ganot announced a series of major staff updates, headlined by a key internal promotion, the return of two former assistants, and the homecoming of a former Rainbow Warrior standout. Gibson Johnson has been elevated to the role of associate head coach, while John Montgomery and Adam Jacobsen return
D3 NEWS: Lyon hires Orr as new Head Basketball Coach
Lyon College Athletic Director Kevin Jenkins has announced that Thomas Orr has been named the new head coach of Scots men’s basketball. “We are extremely excited to have Coach Orr join our athletic department and lead our men’s basketball program,” said Jenkins. “Thomas brings a wealth of knowledge and a high level of energy that will be
D2 NEWS: Richards named Head Basketball Coach at Montevallo
Falcons men’s basketball opens a new chapter on Monday with the introduction of new head men’s basketball coach Zac Richards, who takes over a program that saw NCAA Tournament selection in each of the last two season. Coach Richards will be officially introduced on Monday, May 11 at a meet and greet event hosted by
D3 DIRT: Maine Farmington’s Newton set to take over at Muhlenberg
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D3 Muhlenberg College intends to hire Maine Farmington’s Quinn Newton as their new head men’s basketball coach. Newton has been the head coach at UMF for the past two seasons where he has gone 36-19 (.655), which includes a 23-6 (17-1 NAC) record this past year. Newton’s
D2 NEWS: Haydock resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Fresno Pacific
Following a decade at the helm of the Fresno Pacific men’s basketball program that included numerous milestones, unparalleled growth, and unforgettable moments, Head Coach C.J. Haydock has announced that he is stepping away from coaching. FPU Athletics have begun a national search to name his replacement. “I’m immensely grateful for the last decade of living out a
Seidenberger named Men’s Basketball Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Player Personnel at Arizona State
Story Courtesy: Connor Smith, ASU Athletics The initial staff for new Sun Devil Men’s Basketball Head Coach Randy Bennett continues to come together with another addition announced on Wednesday. Drew Seidenberger will be joining the program as Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Player Personnel, as Bennett secured a well-respected conference executive with a diverse background. Seidenberger
Missouri State adds Couluris as Assistant Basketball Coach
Story Courtesy: MSU Athletics Communications Missouri State men’s basketball coach Cuonzo Martin announced today (May 7) the addition of Nick Couluris as assistant coach on his staff for the upcoming season. Couluris spent the 2025-26 campaign at Southwest Mississippi Community College in Summit, Miss. where he helped the Bears to a 17-14 campaign and conference runner-up showing