According to a Field of 68 report, Eastern Michigan intends to hire Clemson associate head coach Billy Donlon as their new head coach. Donlon has been at Clemson for the past four seasons. He has previously served as the head coach at Kansas City (2019-22), and Wright State (2011-16). He holds a career record as
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PREP NEWS: Carroll, Smith team up to run basketball program at newly formed Masters International Academy
Long-time New England prep coaches John Carroll and Jason Smith have teamed up to run the basketball program at the newly formed Masters International Academy in Stowe, MA. Carroll will serve as the Director of Basketball, while Smith will serve as the head coach Masters Academy International bills itself as New England’s first and only
OFFICIAL: Majkrzak named Head Basketball Coach at Northern Illinois
Matt Majkrzak, who has spent the last seven years as head coach at Northern Michigan University, building a highly successful program that has won multiple conference championships, was named as the new Northern Illinois University men’s basketball head coach by NIU Vice President/Director of Athletics and Recreation Sean T. Frazier on Tuesday (March 17). He becomes the
D2 NEWS: Dunlap steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Colorado Mesa
Colorado Mesa men’s basketball head coach Mike Dunlap has announced on Monday he will be stepping down from his position due to health concerns. “I would like to thank the Colorado Mesa Administration, President Marshall, and Director of Athletics Rob Courtney, the faculty, and the entire student body,” coach Dunlap said. “I also want to thank my assistants and
Charlotte fires Head Basketball Coach Aaron Fearne
University of North Carolina Charlotte Head Men’s Basketball Coach Aaron Fearne will not return, Director of Athletics Kevin White announced Tuesday morning. A national search for a new head coach is underway. Statement from Director of Athletics Kevin White“We have high expectations for all of our athletic programs at Charlotte, and while difficult, making a head coaching change is necessary
D3 NEWS: Ferry steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Albright; Chalupa elevated to Head Coach
After 25 seasons as Albright’s head men’s basketball coach, Rick Ferry announced on Monday, March 16 that he will be stepping down from his role. Ferry will remain as the college’s Athletic Director. Longtime assistant coach Matt Chalupa will be the next head coach of the Albright men’s basketball program. “It has been a true honor to lead Albright
OFFICIAL: Karleskint named Head Basketball Coach at D2 UT Tyler
I mentioned this move in the DAILY DIRT back on 3/10 – it’s now official. Abilene Christian assistant Doug Karleskint has been named as the head coach at D2 UT Tyler. Here’s the official announcement from the school: UT Tyler Athletics has announced that Doug Karleskint has been named the next head coach of the
Daily Dirt – 3/16/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Just a few quick things… There is growing speculation that Jacksonville head coach Jordan Mincy could be the leading candidate to replace Justin Joyner (now the head coach at Oregon State) on the staff at Michigan. Mincy, who has served as the Dolphins head coach since 2021, previously worked alongside Michigan
Davis, Johnson, Rogers out as Assistant Basketball Coaches at Memphis
News broke earlier today that Penny Hardaway was safe at Memphis. The school has now confirmed his return, and has officially announced that assistant coaches Mike Davis, Jermaine Johnson and Roy Rogers, along with strength and conditioning coach Todd Forcier, will not be retained next season. Here is the official release from Memphis: University of Memphis Senior Vice President
Matta announces retirement as Head Basketball Coach at Butler
Butler University Men’s Basketball Coach Thad Matta announced this morning that he is retiring from coaching but will remain with the University as Special Assistant to the President and Athletic Director. A national search for a new head coach is underway. “After taking some time to reflect following the end of the season, I have decided
Penny safe at Memphis
Penny Hardaway will return next season as the head coach at University of Memphis, according to a Pete Thamel report. After meeting with school administrators, Hardaway presented a plan for the program that includes changes to the coaching staff and the addition of a general manager. Hardaway just wrapped up his 8th season at Memphis,
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