Duquesne University head men’s basketball coach Dru Joyce III announced Thursday that Derrick Allen has joined the staff as assistant coach, while Darik Artis, who spent the last two seasons as director of basketball operations for the Dukes, has been promoted to assistant coach and director of player development. Allen, a native of Gadsden, Ala., joins the Duquesne staff after
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D2 DIRT: Franklin Pierce set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Mike Ruane will depart as the head basketball coach at D2 Franklin Pierce University (NH). It sounds like he will become a high school coach / administrator in Florida. Ruane has been a collegiate head coach since 2000. He spent 22 seasons at D2
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DAILY DIRT – 7/14/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard that the search at D3 Maine Farmington has been narrowed to three, with on campus interviews being held this week. It sounds like the finalists are: Johns Hopkins Associate Head Coach Jack Barrett, Former Dartmouth, Stonehill and Brandeis assistant Josh Einhorn, and a current head coach in the
Houston Smith added to Spartanburg Methodist Basketball Staff
Spartanburg Methodist College head men’s basketball coach Blake Jackson has announced the addition of Houston Smith to the Pioneers coaching staff. Smith arrives at SMC after serving as assistant on the national team at Southeastern Prep during the 2025-26 season and the head coach to the post grad team. He was actively involved in aspects of the
Hayes, Polce named Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistants at James Madison
James Madison men’s basketball announced the hiring of DeAndre Hayes and Kyle Polce as graduate assistant coaches. “Graduate assistant positions are vital to the success of our program, and we are excited to welcome Kyle and Dre to our staff,” Head Coach Preston Spradlin said. “With both having playing and coaching experience, they will work closely with
JUCO NEWS: Roscoe steps away as Head Basketball Coach at Madison College
After four seasons leading the Madison College men’s basketball program, Jason Roscoe has announced he is stepping away from his position. Roscoe began his tenure with the WolfPack ahead of the 2022-23 season and became the 11th head coach in team history. He also served as an academic advisor during his time at Madison College. Under Roscoe’s leadership,
Gonzalez added to Rivier Basketball Staff; Stocklinski promoted to Assistant Coach / Offensive Coordinator
Rivier men’s basketball head coach Tom Glynn announced the promotion of Kenny Stocklinski to Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator following three seasons as an assistant with the program, and the addition of Josh Gonzalez to the staff. In his expanded role, Stocklinski will focus on offensive development and schemes, while continuing to play a key role in opposition scouting. “This is a well-earned
Brown opens, Martin departs for Assistant spot at Michigan
Story Courtesy: Tom Wywrot, Michigan Athletics University of Michigan David and Meredith Kaplan Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Boynton Jr. announced Monday (July 13) the addition of Mike Martin as an assistant coach for the Wolverines. Martin arrives in Ann Arbor after spending the past 14 years as the head coach at Brown University, where he became the winningest
Webster rejoins Harvard Basketball Staff
Christian Webster ’13, one of the most accomplished student-athletes in Harvard Men’s Basketball history is returning to Cambridge as an assistant coach, The Thomas G. Stemberg ’71 Family Endowed Coach for Harvard Men’s Basketball Tommy Amaker announced today. Webster’s return rounds out Amaker’s staff for the upcoming 2026-27 season, bringing back a former Crimson captain, NCAA Tournament
Cornell hires Wilson as Associate Head Basketball Coach
Story Courtesy: Jeremy Hartigan, Cornell Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Communications Jon Jaques ’10, the Robert E. Gallagher ’44 Head Coach of Cornell Men’s Basketball, announced today the addition of Clay Wilson as Associate Head Coach. Wilson returns to Cornell after previously serving on staff as an assistant from 2019-21, bringing with him experience
Montana State Basketball Staff Update
Story Courtesy: Pershelle Rohrer, Montana State Athletics The Montana State men’s basketball program announced the addition of Kenny Love to its coaching staff, as well as new titles for three returning coaches for the 2026-27 season. Love joins the Bobcats as an assistant coach after four seasons as the head women’s basketball coach at Whitworth