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Featured Job: Camp Instructors – Dayton Basketball Camp

Dayton Basketball Camp is seeking instructors for Summer 2026! Candidates will help develop and instruct basketball day camps for children ranging from rising 2nd to rising 9th graders. We are also looking for instructors willing to help with our half-day Jr. Flyers Camps. Our camps will be broken into three Day Camp sessions and two

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ACC DIRT: Louisville to hire Campbell’s John Andrzejek as Associate Head Coach

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Campbell head coach John Andrzejek is on the move and will become the associate head coach at Louisville. Andrzejek took over at Campbell last spring after winning a National Championship on the staff at Florida. Campbell went 16-18 last season and laid a solid foundation in year

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Hughes hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at Northern Illinois

Northern Illinois University men’s basketball head coach Matt Majkrzak announced the hiring of John-Michael Hughes as an assistant coach with the Huskie men’s basketball program on Wednesday (April 1). Hughes comes to NIU following two seasons as an assistant coach for Majkrzak at Northern Michigan. “John-Michael was a huge part of our success at NMU

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D2 NEWS: Alesi named Head Basketball Coach at Queens College (NY)

A Queens College men’s basketball champion is coming home! On Wednesday, April 1, Queens College Director of Athletics and Recreation Rob Twible announced the hiring of Chris Alesi as the 14th head coach in program history, ushering in a new era for the Knights. Alesi brings a championship pedigree and a proven track record of success to Queens College, along

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REPORT: Nevada Smith to be named Head Basketball Coach at Siena

According to a Jon Rothstein report, Marquette assistant Nevada Smith will become the next head coach at Siena. Smith spent the past four seasons on Shaka Smart’s staff at Marquette and also worked with him for one season at Texas. He brings head coaching experience from the NBA G League, where he led both the

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Green named Head Basketball Coach at Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa President Mark Nook and Director of Athletics Megan Franklin on Wednesday, announced that Kyle Green has accepted the position of head men’s basketball coach.  Green becomes the 26th head coach in program history after a coaching career that has spanned over 30 years across multiple NCAA divisions, including 16 seasons as an assistant

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HoopDirt partners with Merchenary Apparel for Exclusive Gear Drop

HoopDirt has teamed up with Merchenary Apparel to roll out a line of gear to support what we do. It’s a great way to represent HoopDirt while helping us continue to bring you daily coaching news and updates. Interested? You can grab your gear HERE.

Former Manhattanville Basketball Coach Cleared by Westchester County Grand Jury

Jon Merceus, the former head basketball coach at Manhattanville University, has been officially cleared of all charges related to a previously reported allegation of an altercation with a student at the Shrub Oak International School in Yorktown. After careful consideration, a Westchester County grand jury determined that no charges were warranted and voted to dismiss

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JUCO DIRT: Navarro College opens

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Grant McMillan is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Navarro College (TX) after seven seasons on the job. McMillan took over back in 2019 following a strong run as the head coach at Panola College. He wraps up his tenure at Navarro with a 117-85 record including

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OFFICIAL: Turner named Head Basketball Coach at Alaska Anchorage

Following up on my D2 DIRT from last night…the hiring of Cameron Turner as the new head basketball coach at Alaska is now official. Here’s the announcement from the school: The Alaska Anchorage men’s basketball program has turned to a familiar face to be its next leader, as acting athletic director Tanya Pont announced Tuesday that Cameron Turner has

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Jake Williams added to Tarleton Basketball Staff

Tarleton State Men’s Basketball head coach Eric Haut has announced another addition to his coaching staff, assistant coach Jake Williams. Williams is the second addition to Haut’s first staff at Tarleton State. Williams has spent time at six different programs prior to heading to Stephenville. He has served as a video coordinator, director of operations, assistant coach,

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NAIA NEWS: Reigle named Head Basketball Coach at Culver-Stockton

Culver-Stockton College Athletics Director Pat Atwell announced that Jeremy Reigle will be the new Head Coach of the Wildcat Men’s Basketball program. Reigle replaces Dorian Hobbs, who resigned in February after three seasons at the helm. Reigle will become the 26th head coach in the 112-year history of the program. Reigle has spent 16 years as

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