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Nebraska hires Monaghan as Assistant Basketball Coach
Nebraska men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg announced Thursday morning that veteran college assistant Pat Monaghan will join the Husker coaching staff. “I am extremely humbled and appreciative for the opportunity to join Coach Hoiberg and his outstanding staff,” Monaghan said. “The momentum Coach and his staff have built over the last couple years is exciting, along with
Montgomery named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Menlo College
Menlo College has announced the appointment of Jamison Montgomery as Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball program. Montgomery is already well known to the Menlo College community, having served as Associate Coach from 2016 to 2020. His return to the Oaks follows a successful tenure as Associate Head Coach at the University of Hawaii Hilo.
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Coppersmith named Head Basketball Coach at Southern Maine
After a successful season as the interim head coach, Mikey Coppersmith has been announced as the head coach of the University of Southern Maine Huskies’ men’s basketball program. Coppersmith was tabbed after a national search. “Mikey did an outstanding job during the 2024-2025 season,” noted Interim Director of Athletic Mike Keller. “He hit the ground running with just a week
Leath named Assistant Basketball Coach at Nevada
Nevada Men’s Basketball has announced the hiring of Lo Leath as an assistant coach, effective April 2025. A respected coach and mentor with a strong track record of developing players at the collegiate and grassroots levels, Leath brings a championship mindset and family connection to the program. Leath comes to Reno following a season as
OFFICIAL: Baron named Head Basketball Coach at Holy Family
I mentioned this one last Friday (D2 DIRT). It’s now official – John Baron has taken over as the head basketball coach at D2 Holy Family University. Here’s the official statement from the school: The Holy Family University Department of Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of John Baron as its Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Baron
New Mexico Basketball Staff Update
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Story Courtesy Steve Kirkland, New Mexico Athletics University of New Mexico head coach Eric Olen announced Wednesday two more members of his coaching staff with the additions of assistant coach Mike Roberts and assistant coach Michael Wilder. Roberts comes to UNM after spending last season as an assistant at UTEP, while Wilder arrives after spending
North Texas adds Kwanza Johnson as Assistant Basketball Coach
First year North Texas men’s basketball head coach Daniyal Robinson on Wednesday hired veteran coach Kwanza Johnson to his staff as an assistant coach. Johnson joins the Mean Green after two seasons on Robinson’s staff at Cleveland State and with over 25 years of division one coaching experience. In his coaching career Johnson has won eight conference
Hernandez named Men’s Basketball GM at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech head men’s basketball coach Mike Young announced that Nelson Hernandez will be joining the Hokies as the program’s general manager. Hernandez arrives in Blacksburg from West Virginia, where he served as the director of player personnel/recruiting last season. Hernandez has deep recruiting ties and will be an invaluable asset as Tech prepares to move into this next
Former Louisville standout DeJuan Wheat takes over at Simmons College (KY)
After four years as an assistant at IU Southeast, DeJuan Wheat is returning home to take over as head coach at Simmons College. The Louisville native and former U of L standout steps into the role previously held by Tony Branch, another Cardinal great. Wheat began his college coaching career under Wiley Brown at IU
REPORT: Charlie Ward to be named Head Basketball Coach at FAMU
According to a Jon Rothstein post, FAMU is expected to hire Charlie Ward as their head men’s basketball coach. The school’s Board of Trustees has a 3pm ET meeting on Wednesday, and there’s a contract approval for a new men’s basketball coach on the agenda. Ward, the 1993 Heisman winner at Florida State, played over
Iseman named Head Basketball Coach at D2 South Dakota Mines
South Dakota Mines is ushering in a new era of Hardrocker basketball with the appointment of Michael Iseman as the head men’s basketball coach. Mines Athletics Director David Crum recently announced the hire, citing Iseman’s professionalism, presence and clearly articulated vision for the future of Hardrocker basketball. “Coach Iseman is a leader ready to elevate the program