University of Hartford head men’s basketball coach Aaron Toomey has announced the completion of his first staff. Toomey has named former Union College assistant coach Kevin Weckworth and former College of New Jersey assistant coach Matthew Kittner as men’s basketball assistant coaches. “I am thrilled to bring in two high-level coaches that will be able
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NAIA NEWS: Scott named Head Basketball Coach at Midway

Midway University has hired Akeem Scott as the head coach of the men’s basketball program at Midway University. “I am excited to be working with Midway University as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach,” said Scott. “I’d like to thank President Marsden, Jake Brumbelow, and the search committee for this opportunity to impact the lives of
Montana Basketball Staff Update

Montana basketball head coach Travis DeCuire has finalized his coaching staff for the upcoming 2023-24 season, which will have a new look following NCAA rules changes regarding coaching limits. DJ Broome and Anderson Clarke have been promoted to assistant coaching positions, while Reuben Williams joins the Griz as an assistant coach after one season at Arkansas as a graduate assistant. The
Marquette Basketball Staff Update

The Marquette University men’s basketball program has announced the addition of three individuals to the staff for the 2023-24 campaign, as well as title changes for a pair of returning staff members under third-year head coach Shaka Smart. Nevada Smith and Mark Dixon will shift to assistant coach roles within the program, while Chris Howell (Program Assistant), Devon Mulry
Mark Adams joins East Carolina Basketball Staff

Mark Adams is joining the coaching staff at East Carolina University according to an announcement by head men’s basketball coach Michael Schwartz on Friday. Adams recently served as the head coach at Texas Tech for two seasons where he led the Red Raiders to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 and a 27-10 record in his first season,
Naubert joins Oakland U Basketball Staff

Oakland University Men’s Basketball and Head Coach Greg Kampe have announced the addition of Bobby Naubert to the Men’s Basketball staff effective this July. “I am extremely excited to join Coach Kampe’s staff at Oakland University. It’s an honor and a privilege to be part of the rich basketball tradition,” said Naubert, “I look forward to learning
Northern Michigan Basketball Staff Update

Luke Mattson has been hired as an assistant coach, and Charlie Wallrapp has been promoted to associate head basketball coach at Northern Michigan. Luke Mattson Coming off of a four-year playing career in college with a couple of stops, this is Mattson’s first collegiate coaching stint after coaching three years of AAU and finishing out
Virginia Basketball Staff Update

Dean and Markel Families Men’s Head Basketball Coach Tony Bennett has promoted Johnny Carpenter and Isaiah Wilkins to assistant coaches and has added Chase Coleman as a graduate assistant, announced Wednesday (July 12). Carpenter, who enters his ninth season at Virginia, has been elevated to an assistant coach after serving as UVA’s director of player
John Jones elevated to assistant basketball coach and director of player development at Texas Southern

The Texas Southern men’s basketball team has announced the hiring of former player John Jones to the staff as the team’s assistant coach and director of player development. A four-year letterwinner at TSU from 2018-22, Jones served as the team’s graduate assistant during the 2022-23 season as he assisted the staff with practice and game preparation
OFFICIAL: Keene State names Hastings as Acting Head Basketball Coach for 2023-24 season

Following up on something that I first reported early this morning (D3 DIRT)… Keene State has officially tabbed David Hastings as the Acting Head Basketball Coach for the 2023-24 season. Here’s the press release from the school: The Keene State College Department of Athletics and Recreation is pleased to announce that David Hastings will serve as acting
D3 NEWS: Dunbar-Stevens named Head Basketball Coach at Penn State Abington

I teased this one in yesterday’s DAILY DIRT – it’s now official. Here’s the press release from D3 Penn State Abington announcing the hiring of Justin Dunbar-Stevens as their new men’s basketball head coach: Penn State Abington Director of Athletics, Intramurals and Recreation Erin Foley has announced that Justin Dunbar-Stevens will become the new head
Veteran D1 assistant Tony Jones named Associate Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Johnson U

Johnson University has announced the addition of Tony Jones as the new Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach. Coach Jones previously coached at both Southwestern High School (1986-1991) and Alcoa High School (2011-2013), as well as the collegiate level with Buffalo (1993-1996), Toledo (1996-2001), Milwaukee (2001-2005) Tennessee (2005-2011), Auburn (2014-2015), and Oakland (2017-2022). Coach Jones also