Story Courtesy: Spencer Mathis Director of Media & Communications The Young Harris College men’s basketball program has announced the addition of Torrence Lathon and Jensen Linton to its coaching staff ahead of the 2025–26 season. Lathon joins the Mountain Lions as an assistant coach following a successful run at Fayetteville State University, while Linton transitions from player
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Terrell named Executive Director of Basketball Operations and Player Management at Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech athletics has named longtime basketball executive Chuck Terrell as executive director of basketball operations and player management, interim vice president and director of athletics Jon Palumbo announced. In the newly created role, Terrell will oversee player management, including revenue-sharing strategy, for Tech’s men’s and women’s basketball programs. Additionally, he will provide strategic leadership for the men’s basketball
Jenkins, Burns added to UAlbany Basketball Staff
Willie Jenkins and Elijah Burns have been added to the UAlbany Men’s Basketball staff. Jenkins was the associate head coach at Lehigh last season, while Burns was an assistant at LeMoyne. WILLIE JENKINS Jenkins comes to UAlbany from Lehigh University, having previously spent the past four seasons on the staff at Lehigh University as an
Cagle named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Tacoma Community College
Tacoma Community College (TCC) has named Turner Cagle as Interim Head Coach of the Titans Men’s Basketball Program, following Rachi Wortham’s departure to a coaching position at the four-year collegiate level. Cagle, a respected figure in the South Sound basketball community, brings decades of coaching experience, a deep connection to Tacoma, and a lifelong passion
Bent promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Utah State
Utah State head men’s basketball head coach Jerrod Calhoun announced the promotion of Max Bent to assistant coach on Thursday. Bent previously served as the team’s director of video and analytics, after originally joining Calhoun’s staff prior to the 2024-25 season. “Max has done an exceptional job since arriving in Logan,” Calhoun said. “He has a great knowledge of the
Long-time college basketball coach and Capital Elite Agency founder Chad O’Donnell passes away
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Chad O’Donnell, a long-time friend and colleague, has passed away at the age of 53. Chad and I met each other on the camp circuit in the early 90’s, and later worked together as assistant coaches at Holy Cross in 1998-99. Following Chad’s long career as a college basketball coach, he
D2 DIRT: Converse U (SC) set to name Perry as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Kyle Perry will be named the next head men’s basketball coach at D2 Converse University (SC). He will replace Nick Pasqua, who accepted the head coaching position at D2 Coker University (SC) in mid-June. Perry most recently served as the head coach at Limestone University (SC), a
UTSA Basketball Staff Update
Kicking off July and entering the heart of the offseason, UTSA men’s basketball head coach Austin Claunch announced Thursday that the Roadrunners have finalized their coaching staff for the coming 2025-26 season. The Roadrunners add UTSA alum David President as assistant coach, Quentin Thomas as assistant coach and director of operations and Jordan Brooks as an assistant coach. The trio joins assistant coaches Nick
Mal Mundy added to University of New Orleans Basketball Staff
University of New Orleans men’s basketball coach Stacy Hollowell has announced New Orleans native, and nationally renowned basketball scout Mal Mundy as the latest addition to his coaching staff. As the founder of both HoopFest Tour Basketball, and the Big Easy Coaches Conference, Mundy is one of the most respected evaluators of basketball talent with connections spanning
UNLV Legend Stacey Augmon joins Runnin’ Rebels Basketball Staff
Runnin’ Rebel legend Stacey Augmon has returned to UNLV as a member of the men’s basketball staff as its Director of Community Engagement, the athletics department announced. In this role, Augmon will serve as a liaison between the program and its broader community, focusing on strategic alumni relationships, fundraising support, student-athlete mentorship, and recruiting outreach.
Reco Dawson named Head Basketball Coach at Georgia Highlands
After an extensive national search, Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has found its next men’s basketball head coach close to home. Director of Athletics Dr. Nicole Levering announced today that Reco Dawson will take the helm of the Chargers’ program. “I’m excited to welcome Reco Dawson as the new head men’s basketball coach at Georgia Highlands
Mergner named Director of Men’s Basketball Operations at West Virginia
West Virginia University men’s basketball coach Ross Hodge has announced the hiring of Alex Mergner as Director of Men’s Basketball Operations. Mergner, a native of Milford, Delaware, has spent the last four seasons in the Mountaineer basketball program, including this past season as head manager. He spent the previous three seasons as a student manager. “We are