Story Courtesy: Elizabeth Sinnott, Gulf Coast State Director of Marketing & Communications Gulf Coast State College is pleased to announce the hiring of Adam Sweeney as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Sweeney will begin work immediately to assist with the recruiting efforts for the 2026-2027 basketball season. Coach Sweeney joins Gulf Coast after spending the past two
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INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Wykevin Bazemore named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Shaw
Shaw University Athletics has officially removed the acting tag from Wykevin Bazemore, naming him the permanent head coach of the Bears men’s basketball program, the University announced. Bazemore, who previously served as acting head coach, enters the role after spending the past several seasons as a key member of the Shaw coaching staff and helping guide the development
Kosmalski named Assistant Basketball Coach at Iona
Iona University head men’s basketball coach Dan Geriot has announced the hiring of Landry Kosmalski as an assistant coach for the Gaels. Kosmalski joins the Maroon & Gold following a decorated coaching career that includes 12 seasons as the head coach at Swarthmore College and most recently a stint as associate head coach at Campbell University during the
NAIA NEWS: Claxton named Head Basketball Coach at the University of Providence
The University of Providence has announced the hiring of Michael Claxton as the next Head Coach of the Argos men’s basketball program. Claxton stated, “I am incredibly honored to be named the next Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Providence. I want to extend my gratitude to the University of Providence Leadership and
NAIA NEWS: Todd Howard named Head Basketball Coach at IU Columbus
Indiana University Columbus has announced the hiring of Todd Howard as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach, marking a pivotal moment for a program entering its third year of existence. Howard becomes just the second head coach in program history, bringing more than three decades of high-level coaching experience and a proven record of building successful, sustainable basketball programs.
D2 NEWS: Kramer hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at Minnesota Duluth
The University of Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball program has hired Joe Kramer as its next assistant coach. Kramer joins the Bulldogs after serving as the lead assistant coach for the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Since elevating to the position in the 2024-25 season, the Yellowjackets have ranked as the No. 1 scoring defense in the Upper
Four Nebraska Basketball Staff Members Sign Multi-year Contract Extensions
Story Courtesy: Shamus McKnight, Nebraska Athletics Nebraska Men’s Basketball Head Coach Fred Hoiberg announced that assistant coaches Nate Loenser, Ernie Zeigler and Pat Monaghan and general manager Luca Virgilio have signed multi-year contract extensions. “The success our program had this year is really a testament to the efforts of our entire staff, and it is important to reward them for all of their work,”
D3 NEWS: Twiddy promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Mount Union
The Mount Union Department of Athletics announced the promotion of Josh Twiddy to head men’s basketball coach starting for the upcoming 2026-27 season. “First, I would like to thank Director of Athletics Mike Parnell, President Greg King, and Vice President Pat Heddleston for their continued support and for the opportunity to continue the momentum and success here at
NAIA DIRT: Warner Pacific (OR) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Jamayne Potts is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Warner Pacific after a six season run at the school. Potts wraps up his tenure at WP with a 60-90 over record, including a 6-22 (2-18 Cascade) mark this past season. Prior to his time with the Knights, Potts
Coaching Veteran Jay Smith named Director of Men’s Basketball Player Development at LSU
Longtime college basketball veteran Jay Smith will join the LSU men’s basketball staff of coach Will Wade as Director of Player Development for the 2026-27 season. Smith has served on college basketball coaching staffs for over 40 years since starting his career at Kent State University in 1984. Among his college basketball stops was as
Morris added to Siena Basketball Staff
New Siena Men’s Basketball Head Coach Nevada Smith continues to build his first Saints staff. Shaun Morris, who spent the past nine seasons at Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference rival Quinnipiac – including the past three as associate head coach – has been appointed an assistant coach. “We are thrilled to welcome Shaun, Laura, Benton, Camden, and Averie to our
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Webb named Head Basketball Coach at Wisconsin-Stout
University of Wisconsin-Stout Director of Athletics Erin Sullivan has named Tom Webb as the 17th head coach in the history of the Blue Devil men’s basketball program. Webb takes over the program after serving as interim head coach during the 2025-26 season. “Tom has demonstrated strong leadership, a deep commitment to our student-athletes, and a clear vision for the