For the first time in 25 years, Concordia University Irvine has a new men’s basketball head coach. Concordia University Irvine athletics announced the beginning of a new chapter in the storied history of the program, introducing Scott Clark as the next leader of Concordia men’s basketball. Clark has served for the last dozen years as
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Fuline resigns as Head Coach at D3 Mount Union; joins Cincinnati Basketball Staff
The University of Mount Union Athletics Department has announced today that Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Fuline has resigned to accept an assistant coaching position at Division I University of Cincinnati under Head Coach Jerrod Calhoun. “From the first day on the job 15 years ago, we set out to build a family-first program,” said Fuline. “The
Veshi named Assistant Basketball Coach at Eastern Kentucky
Ben Veshi, who won 80% of his games as head coach of the Hargrave Military Academy prep basketball team, will join the Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball program as an assistant coach. In three seasons as the head coach of Hargrave’s prep team, Veshi compiled a record of 109-27 (.801), won the 2025-26 Elite Prep League
OFFICIAL: McLaughlin named Head Basketball Coach at Colby
No secret here – Colby has finally made it official. Former Dartmouth head coach and Colby alum David McLaughlin has been named as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the official release from the college: Colby College is pleased to announce that the men’s basketball program will be led by David McLaughlin, a dynamic
John Wall named President of Men’s Basketball Operations at Howard
John Wall, a five-time NBA All-Star and former standout with the Washington Wizards, has been named President of Basketball Operations for Howard University Men’s Basketball, Head Coach Kenny Blakeney announced. Wall will work alongside Blakeney and General Manager & NIL Strategist Daniel Marks to help shape the program’s strategic vision. His responsibilities include roster construction, talent evaluation
OFFICIAL: Settembre receives 3-yr extension at New Mexico Highlands
I mentioned this one in the DAILY DIRT back on 4/17…it’s now official. Zach Settembre has received a three-year contract extension at D2 New Mexico Highlands. Here’s the official release from the school: Coming off New Mexico Highlands’ first winning season in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play since 2019-20, Cowboys men’s basketball head coach Zach Settembre has
Lexus Williams added to Minnesota Basketball Staff
University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Niko Medved has added Lexus Williams to the Golden Gopher coaching staff as an assistant coach. Williams comes to Minnesota after a five-year stint at Boise State. He replaces Chad Warner, who joined the Clemson staff following the 2025-26 season. Williams joined the BSU coaching staff in 2021 as an assistant to Bronco
NAIA NEWS: Columbia College hires Bredehoeft as Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Columbia College has named Tyler Bredehoeft as the new head coach of the Cougar men’s basketball program, the athletic department announced today. Bredehoeft spent three seasons as head coach of the Avila men’s basketball team, leading the program to its most successful season in a decade. The Eagles finished the 2025-26 campaign with 12 Kansas
NAIA NEWS: Bredehoeft steps down at Avila; Slawson elevated to Head Basketball Coach
Avila men’s basketball assistant coach Alex Slawson has been elevated to Head Coach of the program after Tyler Bredehoeft has stepped down for other coaching opportunities. “I want to thank Tyler for his work the past three years,” said Avila Chief Mission Integration Officer/Vice President of Athletics and Student Affairs Shawn Summe. “I’m excited that
Rowland joins Arizona State Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach
Story Courtesy: Connor Smith, ASU Athletics The addition of another key member of Randy Bennett’s first Sun Devil Men’s Basketball coaching staff was officially announced on Wednesday. EJ Rowland will be joining the program as an Assistant Coach, as Bennett continues to build a staff with some of the sport’s top recruiters and brightest minds. “We
Saint Mary’s hires Rob Jones as Assistant Basketball Coach
While Saint Mary’s head men’s basketball coach Mickey McConnell is hard at work building his 2026-27 roster, he has also been putting together his first coaching staff while at the helm in Moraga. The latest addition to that staff is a familiar face to many Gaels fans as former standout Rob Jones will make his return to
Cason added to Kansas City Basketball Staff
Kansas City Men’s Basketball and Head Coach Mark Turgeon have added another assistant coach to the staff, officially introducing David Cason today. Cason is a former Power conference coach with years of experience across many levels who has recruited and developed multiple NBA draft picks, including former Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson and