Story Courtesy: Sebastian Bush, CCNY Assistant AD/Communications The City College of New York has announced that Daniel Colon, a proud alumnus and decorated grassroots program leader, has been named the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Interim Director of Athletics Karina Jorge announced. “We’re thrilled to welcome Coach Colon back to CCNY”, said Interim Director of Athletics, Karina Jorge. “As
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Hackenberg, Hendrix added to Maryland Basketball Staff
Maryland men’s basketball head coach Buzz Williams announced today the addition of Kayla Hackenberg and Grant Hendrix to the staff. Hackenberg will serve as the Director of Basketball Administration and Head Coach Operations, while Hendrix will be the Director of Basketball Operations. Hackenberg joins Williams’ staff after spending 11 years working with the Ohio State football program
Portland State adds Hoffman as Assistant Basketball Coach
Story Courtesy: Mike Lund, Portland State Portland State Men’s Basketball has added Caden Hoffman to its coaching staff for the 2025-26 season. Head Coach Jase Coburn made the announcement on Thursday, as PSU brings in Hoffman, a former TCU graduate assistant, to be an assistant coach. “Caden has a very bright future in college basketball,” said Coburn. “He is
OFFICIAL: Watts named Assistant Basketball Coach at D3 WestConn
Mentioned this move way back on 5/9 (DAILY DIRT). It’s now been made official…former D2 Mercy College head coach Chris Watts has joined the basketball staff at WestConn: Chris Watts has been hired as an assistant coach at Western Connecticut State University. Watts, a former standout at Providence College, joins the Wolves following the last
Crutchfield named Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Benedict
Benedict head men’s basketball coach Dannton Jackson has announced the hiring of Josh Crutchfield as assistant coach. Crutchfield comes to the Tigers after serving the last two seasons on the staff of Southern Methodist University. Crutchfield was a Graduate Assistant with the Mustangs, who went 24-11 overall and advanced to the second round of the National Invitational Tournament. SMU
Kevin Kruger named Assistant to the Head Coach at Illinois
Illinois Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brad Underwood announced the addition of Kevin Kruger to the Fighting Illini staff as Assistant to the Head Coach. “When the opportunity arose to add a basketball mind and a person the caliber of Kevin Kruger to our staff, it was a no-brainer,” Underwood said. “Kevin is a proven winner who has worked tirelessly
D3 DIRT: Wentworth set to name Chornyei as next Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through multiple sources that D3 Wentworth Institute of Technology will hire Jason Chornyei as their new head men’s basketball coach. Chornyei has spent the past five seasons as an assistant at D3 Stevens Institute of Technology. Prior to his time on the Stevens staff, Chornyei worked as an
Darnell Brown, Jr added to Memphis Basketball Staff
Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway has added Darrell Brown Jr. as the Tigers’ new director of player development for the 2025–26 season. A Memphis native and Germantown High School’s all-time leading scorer, Brown is also Hardaway’s godson and previously worked in the same role at Bradley University. Brown replaces Andre Turner in that position; Turner
Powell named Assistant Basketball Coach at Spartanburg Methodist
De’Quan Powell has joined Spartanburg Methodist College as an assistant coach, head coach Blake Jackson announced on Tuesday. Powell, a former student-athlete and coach at NCAA Division III member Alma College in Alma, Michigan, is reunited with Jackson, who he played for at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan. Powell spent the 2024–25 season as
Covington added to SIUE Basketball Staff
SIUE men’s basketball Head Coach Brian Barone has announced of Edwardsville native Garret Covington to his staff for the upcoming season. “We’re excited to welcome Garret Covington to our staff,” Barone said. “He’s a tremendous addition who brings energy, experience, and a winning mentality. His background as a standout player and his ability to connect with student-athletes will make
Tammer Farid named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Baruch
The Baruch College Athletic Department is proud to announce the appointment of Tammer Farid as the new Head Coach for the Men’s Basketball Team. The Baruch College Alum takes over the head coaching position after previously serving as the Associate Head Coach. “We are thrilled to welcome back Tammer Farid as the new Head Coach of Baruch College Men’s
Lange announces staff changes at St. Joe’s
Saint Joseph’s men’s basketball head coach Billy Lange has announced three staff changes for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Chris Flegler will now be an assistant coach for player development, Phil Lawrence-Ricks is elevated to Director of Player Development and Scouting and Casey Woodford has been elevated to Director of Basketball Operations and Video. Entering his fifth season with the Hawks, Flegler was