Story Courtesy: Denise Archetto, Assistant Athletic Director of Strategic Communications UNC Greensboro (UNCG) men’s basketball Head Coach Jerod Haase announced the hiring of Ronnie Harris II, who will serve as general manager and assistant coach. “Ronnie has a wide-ranging background in athletics and business,” remarked Haase. “His experience building relationships, leading strategic initiatives and driving results make him uniquely
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Smelkinson steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Howard CC (MD); Named Associate Vice President of Athletics
Howard Community College has announced the appointment of Mike Smelkinson as Associate Vice President of Athletics, ushering in an era of leadership for Dragon Athletics. As part of the transition, Smelkinson will pass along his duties as head coach of the Dragons men’s basketball team, concluding the most successful coaching tenure in the history of the men’s
UNC Asheville Basketball Staff Update
UNC Asheville Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Morrell has announced the addition of Jamison McIver to the Bulldogs’ coaching staff while promoting Jonathan Steelman to General Manager/Assistant Coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. HoopDirt first reported the McIver hiring back on 6/28 (JUCO DIRT). McIver joins the Bulldogs after spending the last 14 seasons at Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute,
Wisconsin-Whitewater hires Fitzgerald as Assistant Basketball Coach
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s basketball program has announced the addition of Andy Fitzgerald as an assistant coach heading into the 2026-27 season. Fitzgerald arrives at UW-Whitewater with nearly 15 years of coaching experience, having most recently served as the boys’ varsity head coach at the University School of Milwaukee. His addition strengthens a Warhawk
Harris named Assistant Basketball Coach at Central Wyoming
The Central Wyoming College Athletics department has announced the addition of John Harris Jr. as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach for the upcoming season. Harris arrives in Riverton with a diverse basketball background that includes NCAA Division I coaching experience, elite-level player development, AAU leadership, and an accomplished collegiate playing career. Most recently, Harris founded
OFFICIAL: Grace named Head Basketball Coach at Florida SouthWestern State College
Following-up on something that I first reported on back on June 13th (JUCO DIRT). Florida SouthWestern State College has finally issued a press release announcing the hiring of David Grace as their new head men’s basketball coach: Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) is proud to announce the hiring of David Grace as the next Head Coach of the Buccaneers Men’s Basketball
Reese named Associate Head Basketball Coach at Fresno Pacific
Fresno Pacific Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Akil Reese as associate head men’s basketball coach. Reese becomes head coach Daniel Dyck‘s first hiring to his inaugural staff ahead of the 2026/27 season. He began his duties on July 1. “We are incredibly blessed to be adding Akil to the Fresno Pacific community,” Dyck said at the time
Cal Poly Pomona adds Holle as Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Story Courtesy: Alex Kline, Cal Poly Pomona Assistant Athletics Director for Communications Cal Poly Pomona head men’s basketball coach Greg Kamansky has announced the addition of Mason Holle as an assistant coach for the Broncos’ men’s basketball program. Holle arrives at CPP after spending the past 10 seasons as an assistant coach at CCAA-rival Cal State LA,
Iowa State Basketball Staff Update
Iowa State Men’s Basketball Head Coach T.J. Otzelberger has finalized his staff for the 2026-27 season. Chuck Ruffing has been named an assistant coach, while Richardson Maitre and Fletcher McGarvey have been added as graduate assistants. In addition to the three latest newcomers to the staff, Thomas Pollard has been moved to the Director of Recruiting, while Diante Garrett is now
Wright adds four to Alabama State Basketball Coaching Staff
Alabama State University head men’s basketball coach Chris Wright has finalized his inaugural coaching staff for the 2026-27 season. Wright adds assistant coaches Drew Wilson, Mike Scott, Justin Graham, and Rosbie Mutcherson Jr. to the Hornets’ program while retaining James “JJ” Jackson and Damian Madison from the previous coaching staff. Wilson arrives at Alabama State after spending the past two seasons as an
Former NBA G League Head Coach Joe Barrer joins George Washington Basketball Staff
George Washington men’s basketball has added former NBA G League head coach Joe Barrer as an assistant coach ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, Head Coach Chris Caputo announced. “I’m incredibly excited to join Coach Caputo’s staff at George Washington,” Barrer said. “Chris has been one of my closest friends in the coaching profession for more than 20
Pino hired as Men’s Basketball Recruiting Coordinator at Providence
Providence College men’s basketball Head Coach Bryan Hodgson announced the hiring of Christian Pino to his staff as the recruiting coordinator. Hodgson coached Pino at the University of Buffalo and worked with him at the University of Alabama. For the last five years, Pino has served as the director of player development and recruiting coordinator at Alabama.