Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Alaska Anchorage is set to hire Cameron Turner as their new head men’s basketball coach. Turner, who is currently the head coach at NJCAA D1 Eastern Arizona College, served as an assistant at Anchorage from 2011-17 and was part of a program that went 116-60 during
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Ford promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Akron
The University of Akron (UA) announced Monday that Dustin Ford has been named head coach of the Zips men’s basketball program, pending approval by the University’s board of trustees. Ford served as the Associate Head Coach on former head coach John Groce’s staff at Akron for the last nine seasons. He played a pivotal role in Akron’s
MacConnell named Head Basketball Coach at Dartmouth
Mike Harrity, Haldeman Family Director of Athletics and Recreation, announced today that Brett MacConnell has been named the new Head Coach of Dartmouth Men’s Basketball. MacConnell arrives in Hanover with 14 years of experience in Division I basketball, a deep familiarity with the Ivy League, and a championship pedigree. “Brett’s deep knowledge of the Ivy
Mo Williams resigns as Head Coach at Jackson State, will join Kentucky Basketball Staff
Mo Williams has announced he is stepping down as the head men’s basketball coach at Jackson State on Tuesday morning to accept a role on the Kentucky coaching staff. “I want to thank Ashley Robinson for giving me the opportunity to come back home and lead the Jackson State men’s basketball program,” Williams said. “To be able to
Arizona State Basketball Staff Update
Story Courtesy: Connor Smith, Arizona State Sun Devil Men’s Basketball head coach Randy Bennett has made his first two additions to his coaching staff and has updated his health situation after his arrival last Tuesday. “Last week, when I arrived in Arizona, a health situation surfaced that I’m working through right now. I’m in good
Bollier, Diebler retained on Butler Basketball Staff
General manager Tony Bollier and assistant coach Jon Diebler will continue to be part of the Butler Basketball program moving forward, working alongside new head coach Ronald Nored. Bollier, who was hired by Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker in 2024, will continue in the general manager role in addition to transitioning from the program’s director of
REPORT: John Groce to Charleston
I mentioned this one in last night’s Daily Dirt – sounds like it’s now a done deal. The College of Charleston is expected to name Akron head coach John Groce as its next head coach, per multiple reports. The hire is anticipated to be finalized pending Board of Trustees approval on Monday. Groce would leave
WATCH LIVE: Will Wade Press Conference – 1PM ET / 12PM CT
This one should be interesting… You can watch Will Wade’s introductory (re-intoductory?) presser today at 1pm ET / 12 PM CT. Live video of the event will be available on: LSUsports.net, YouTube.com/LSUsports and Facebook.com/LSUbasketball.
REPORT: St. Bonaventure set hire MacDonald as Head Basketball Coach
St. Bonaventure is set to name Mike MacDonald as their new head men’s basketball coach, according to a report from Pete Thamel. MacDonald, a 1988 St. Bonaventure alum, has been the head coach at D2 Daemen for the past 12-seasons. During that time, he has 265-86 (.755), including an incredible 61-3 mark over the past
Pitino signs contract extension at St. John’s
St. John’s has announced that Hall of Fame head coach Rick Pitino has signed a new agreement that will keep him in Queens through the end of the decade. Pitino, who was originally hired in March 2023 on a six-year deal, has reportedly received a one-year extension through the 2029-30 season, along with a raise
Madlock, Mock, DeLoach added to Memphis Basketball Staff
Penny Hardaway announced that he has added Tony Madlock as associate head coach and Sean Mock and Trevor DeLoach as assistant coaches for the 2026-27 season. TONY MADLOCK Tony Madlock returned home for a second time on March 30, 2026 joining Hardaway’s staff as associate head coach. A native Memphian and former Tigers point guard, Madlock joined Hardaway’s
Clemson Basketball Staff Update
I mentioned all three of the moves last night in the Daily Dirt…here is the official release from Clemson announcing the additions of Chris Harriman (College of Charleston), Chad Warner (Minnesota), and Andre Morgan (Cincinnati) to the Tigers staff: CHRIS HARRIMAN Clemson University men’s basketball Head Coach Brad Brownell has hired Chris Harriman as assistant coach, announced