Henderson State men’s basketball coach Jimmy Elgas announced the additions of LaPhonso Ellis, Jr. and Trey Totheroh as assistant coaches Monday. Both coaches look to continue the excellence and tradition of development of Reddie players under Elgas, including assistant coaches at programs like Tennessee, Memphis, and Evansville, and head coaches at high schools throughout the United States. Ellis is in his
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Terry, Justus, Myers added to Vanderbilt Basketball Staff
Vanderbilt has released announcements on a trio of new staff members on social media today, as they have officially added Rodney Terry, Joel Justus, and Chad Myers have joined their men’s basketball program. Terry and Justus will serve as assistant coaches, while Myers will become the Director of Recruiting. Terry most recently served as the
Courtney, Nichay added to Dartmouth Basketball Staff
Story Courtesy: Maddie Omana, Dartmouth Athletics Brett MacConnell, the head coach of Dartmouth men’s basketball, has announced the addition of Bill Courtney and Nick Nichay to his staff ahead of the 2026-27 season. Nichay joins the Big Green as an assistant coach after spending the past 14 seasons at Franklin & Marshall, including the last
DAILY DIRT 2: Search Updates at Rowan, Ferrum, and Mount Saint Mary
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Speed round on three D3 searches… Rowan (NJ): Word on the street is that New Haven assistant Rob DePersia is the leader and could be done here. He is an NJ native who played at Rowan from 2015-19. Will know more shortly. Ferrum (VA): It sounds like former Virginia Tech head
DAILY DIRT – 5/11/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Some things that I’ve heard over the past few days… Mercyhurst assistant Derek Spanellis is on the move and will become the head coach at St. Albans School in DC. Spanellis joined the Mercyhurst staff last spring following a stint as an assistant at his alma mater Dickinson. He has also
LSU adds Five Support Staffers to Men’s Basketball Staff
LSU men’s basketball head coach Will Wade announced five new members of the LSU staff for the 2026-27 season. Coach Wade announced that Nick Flory would serve as Director of Operations, while Brady Jones would be the Director of Scouting and Video. Isaac Stansbury will serve as Director of Analytics and Scouting with Allison Wade
Taurus Samuels added to Stonehill Basketball Staff
Taurus Samuels has been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Stonehill College. Samuels joins the Skyhawks after spending the past two seasons as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Dartmouth College. One of the youngest coaches in Division I basketball, Samuels played an integral role in helping guide the Big Green through
JUCO DIRT: McGee no longer Head Basketball Coach at Wabash Valley
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Terrance McGee is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Wabash Valley College. McGee was hired at Wabash Valley back in 2023 following stints as a D1 assistant at SIUE, Milwaukee, and Southern Illinois. This past season, he led WVC to a 15-13 (10-4)
Schneider named Assistant Basketball Coach at Green Bay
The Green Bay men’s basketball team and head coach Doug Gottlieb announced the return of Colin Schneider to Green Bay as an assistant coach for the Phoenix. “We are so excited to bring Colin and Maura back home to GB,” said Gottlieb. “What works at Green Bay is people who work incredibly hard and love GB. That
Hawai’i Basketball Staff Update
Coming off a memorable 2025–26 season, University of Hawai’i head men’s basketball coach Eran Ganot announced a series of major staff updates, headlined by a key internal promotion, the return of two former assistants, and the homecoming of a former Rainbow Warrior standout. Gibson Johnson has been elevated to the role of associate head coach, while John Montgomery and Adam Jacobsen return
D3 NEWS: Lyon hires Orr as new Head Basketball Coach
Lyon College Athletic Director Kevin Jenkins has announced that Thomas Orr has been named the new head coach of Scots men’s basketball. “We are extremely excited to have Coach Orr join our athletic department and lead our men’s basketball program,” said Jenkins. “Thomas brings a wealth of knowledge and a high level of energy that will be
D2 NEWS: Richards named Head Basketball Coach at Montevallo
Falcons men’s basketball opens a new chapter on Monday with the introduction of new head men’s basketball coach Zac Richards, who takes over a program that saw NCAA Tournament selection in each of the last two season. Coach Richards will be officially introduced on Monday, May 11 at a meet and greet event hosted by