John Bowler, who coached Parkland College to the 2025-26 NJCAA D2 National Championship, is on the move and will become an assistant at his alma mater Eastern Michigan. Bowler just wrapped up his third season at Parkland. He led the Cobras to a 29-7 record on their march to the National Title. Prior to his
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Dixon added as Associate Head Basketball Coach at Louisville
Story Courtesy: Dana Brown, Louisville Athletics University of Louisville men’s basketball head coach Pat Kelsey announced the hiring of associate head coach Sean Dixon on Friday. “Sean is the total package as a coach,” said Kelsey on the hire. “He is an outstanding teacher, game tactician, recruiter and relationship builder with a magnetic presence. Early in Sean’s
D3 NEWS: Kosmoski announces retirement as Head Basketball Coach at St. Olaf
After 32 seasons leading the St. Olaf College men’s basketball program, head coach Dan Kosmoski announced his retirement, effective at the end of the 2025-26 academic year, ending one of the longest tenures in Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) history. Since coming to St. Olaf prior to the 1994-95 season, Kosmoski coached 799 games and led the Oles
Lyons named Assistant Basketball Coach at Air Force
Former Falcon basketball great Michael Lyons returns to the men’s basketball program, as he has been named as an assistant coach for Air Force men’s basketball for the 2026-27 season, announced today by head coach Joe Crispin. Lyons returns to the Academy where he graduated in 2013 after a distinguished four-year basketball career. “I am
South Florida Basketball Staff Update
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University of South Florida Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Mack today officially welcomed several members of his first Bulls coaching staff. Mack will bring to Tampa four members of his College of Charleston staff who helped the Cougars post a pair of 20-win seasons in Mack’s two years leading the program, as well as a
Will Bailey returns for second stint as Assistant Coach at Loyola Chicago
Head men’s basketball coach Drew Valentine announced Will Bailey will return to his coaching staff for the 2026-27 season. Bailey previously served as an assistant coach in 2023-24 where he helped the Ramblers to a share of the Atlantic 10 regular season title. “It’s great to welcome Will back home to Chicago. Having him back with our program
DeWeese named Head Basketball Coach at Colorado Mesa
Colorado Mesa University Director of Athletics Rob Courtney announced the hiring of Ken DeWeese as the next Head Men’s Basketball Coach on Thursday (Apr. 9) morning. “My family and I are extremely grateful and excited to be joining the Colorado Mesa Maverick family,” DeWeese said. “I want to thank athletic director Rob Courtney and President John Marshall for believing
Winston-Salem State hires Butler as Head Basketball Coach
Winston-Salem State University has named Lester “Jay” Butler head men’s basketball coach. Following a national coaching search, Butler was selected from a competitive pool of candidates to lead the Rams into their next era of excellence. Butler brings more than two decades of collegiate coaching experience, including 20 years as a head coach at the
Sotsky promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Harvard
Harvard Men’s Basketball’s Mike Sotsky – a member of the Crimson’s coaching staff since the 2016-17 season – has earned a promotion to Associate Head Coach, Tommy Amaker, The Thomas G. Stemberg ’71 Family Endowed Coach for Harvard Men’s Basketball, has announced. “Our entire program is beyond excited to announce this promotion for Coach Sotsky,” Amaker said.
Webster named Assistant Basketball Coach at Loyola Chicago
Head men’s basketball coach Drew Valentine announced the hiring of Christian Webster to serve as an assistant coach for Loyola Chicago. Webster brings with him over 10 years of coaching experience. “Christian is someone that I’ve loved getting to know throughout this process, and I’ve got a tremendous amount of respect for,” said Valentine. “He’s experienced, talented, and has proven
OFFICIAL: Smith joins Lamar Basketball staff
This one has been out there for a while. It’s finally official…here’s the announcement from Lamar on the hiring of Aaron Smith as an assistant basketball coach: Aaron Smith has been named assistant coach announced Lamar University head men’s basketball coach Jordan Fee Thursday morning. Smith becomes Fee’s first assistant coach hire since taking over
LIU MBB assistant Baronton Terry takes over as Sharks Women’s Basketball Coach
Baronton Terry has been named Long Island University Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Director of Athletics Elliott Charles announced on Thursday. Terry takes over leadership of the women’s basketball program after one season as an assistant coach in the men’s program. With Terry on staff, this past season the LIU men’s basketball team recorded a 24-11 record, clinched