Mark McGonigal joined the Columbia men’s basketball program as an assistant coach in April 2025. McGonigal recently served as an assistant coach at Cornell in 2024-25, where he helped guide the Big Red to a second-place finish in the conference and to the Ivy League Tournament Championship game. Cornell led the nation in effective field
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Luber joins Penn Basketball Staff
The University of Pennsylvania’s new John R. Rockwell Head Coach of Men’s Basketball, Fran McCaffery, has announced the hiring of Ben Luber to his staff as an assistant coach. Luber comes to Penn after spending the last five years as head boys’ basketball coach at the George School in Newtown, Pa. Prior to that, he
D3 DIRT: Wentworth opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) This one has been on the radar for a while – looks to be a done deal now. D3 Wentworth Institute of Technology (MA) has removed Arlen Galloway and the entire basketball staff from their website. Seemed like something was here as early a 2/9… Cole is now listed as the
Daniels named Assistant Basketball Coach at Utah
Utah head men’s basketball coach Alex Jensen announced another addition to his coaching staff with the hiring of Salt Lake City native, Eric Daniels. “I couldn’t be happier to have Eric join our staff,” Jensen said. “Eric has deep ties to the Runnin’ Utes. He’s a great player development coach and has been successful at every stop
Kelsey receives contract extension, $1M raise at Louisville
Pat Kelsey has received a contract extension through March of 2030, and a reported raise of $1 million dollars per season. The Louisville athletics department released the news that Kelsey (and four other UL head coaches)had been extended, and WLKY published the updated salary figures. Kelsey’s salary was $2.3 million last season, and was approved
Hoehn named Head Basketball Coach at Fayetteville State
Fayetteville State University announced that Devin Hoehn has been named the 19th head men’s basketball coach. Hoehn, who previously served as the head coach at CIAA Runner-up Bluefield State University, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to the Broncos. “We are thrilled to welcome Devin Hoehn to FSU,” adds
D2 DIRT: Morehouse opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Morehouse head basketball coach Doug Whittler and assistant coach Terrell Polk are no longer with the program. According to a report from HBCU Gameday, an email was sent to campus announcing their departure. Also, both coaches have been removed from the Morehouse Athletics website – associate head coach Bo Bivens and
Andrew Moran added as Men’s Basketball Assistant coach and Director of Player Development at Miami
University of Miami head men’s basketball coach Jai Lucas announced Friday that he has hired Andrew Moran as assistant coach and director of player development. Moran, who was recently named the 2025 Naismith National High School Boys Basketball Coach of the Year, comes to The U after serving as the head coach at Miami’s Christopher Columbus High
OFFICIAL: Huss Appointed Associate Head Coach and Head Coach in Waiting For Men’s Basketball at Creighton
Following up on reports from earlier today. Alan Huss’s return to Creighton is now official. Here’s the statement announcing the move from Creighton: Creighton University has appointed Alan Huss as associate head coach and head coach in waiting for men’s basketball. Huss most recently served as the men’s basketball head coach at High Point University.
D2 Western Oregon hires Orton as new Head Basketball Coach
Oregon native and Alaska Anchorage associate head coach Ryan Orton has been named the 17th head coach of the Western Oregon men’s basketball program WOU Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Randi Lydum announced Thursday. Orton, from Creswell, Oregon, in 10 seasons with the Seawolves (2009-12 and 2017-2025) helped them reach the NCAA Tournament three times (2011, 2012,
Cavaco named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Earlham College
The Earlham College athletic department is excited to welcome Isaiah Cavaco as the next Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Cavaco emerged as the top option from a nationwide search following the completion of the 2024-25 season. Cavaco has previously served as head men’s basketball coach at fellow NCAA DIII Oberlin College, where he led the Yeomen
OFFICIAL: Men’s Basketball Coaching Change made at D3 Linfield
Following up on my report from earlier today (D3 DIRT)…Linfield has now released a statement regarding the coaching change made in their men’s basketball program: A search for a new head men’s basketball coach is underway at Linfield University. Vice President for Athletics Scott Brosius announced Friday that the university is seeking a new head coach