Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Some late night Sunday Dirt… I have heard that in person interviews start this week at Georgia State. It sounds like former Boston College head coach Earl Grant and former UNCG head coach Mike Jones are in play here. Grant spent the past five seasons at BC, and was the head
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Reynolds resigns as Assistant Basketball Coach at Clemson
Story Courtesy: Ben Winterrowd, Clemson Athletics Clemson University men’s basketball’s Jeff Reynolds announced he was stepping away from Clemson. Reynolds served five years on Head Coach Brad Brownell’s staff. “I want to thank Jeff and his wife Janet for their unwavering loyalty and dedication to our program over the last five years,” said Brownell. “They are super people
Madlock resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Alabama State
After four years as head coach of Alabama State University men’s basketball, Tony Madlock announced he is stepping down from his position on Sunday. “Coach Madlock did a commendable job leading our men’s basketball program,” Alabama State Vice President and Director of Athletics said. “In just three seasons, he transformed the program into a 20-win team, a SWAC
REPORT: Troy set to hire Howard as new Head Basketball Coach
According to a Pete Thamel report, Troy is finalizing a deal with Adam Howard to become their new head men’s basketball coach. Howard, a former assistant at Troy (2016-18), spent last season on Will Wade’s staff at NC State. He has also worked at Nebraska, South Alabama, Tennessee, Southern Miss, and Morehead State. More on
Vanderbilt, Byington agree to contract extension
The first head coach in program history to win 20 or more games in each of his first two seasons, Mark H. Carter and Family Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mark Byington and Vanderbilt have agreed to a contract extension that empowers him to build on his success. Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and
Alvin Brooks III issues statement following contract non-renewal at Kentucky
Kentucky associate head basketball coach Alvin Brooks III has reportedly not had his contract renewed by the Wildcats. No official statement from UK, but Brooks posted the following today on social media: Brooks had been at Kentucky for the past two seasons, and spent eight years at Baylor before that. He has also worked as
McMillan signs contract extension at Texas A&M through 2032 season
Texas A&M men’s basketball head coach Bucky McMillan signed a contract extension that carries through the 2032, Director of Athletics Trev Alberts announced Saturday. “Bucky McMillan is one of the most innovative minds in college basketball and we are so proud of the success the team had this season,” Alberts said. “He and his staff have built a foundation for Aggie
Patrick Baldwin added to San Diego Basketball Staff
Head coach JR Blount has named Patrick Baldwin an assistant coach for the San Diego men’s basketball program, he announced on Friday. Baldwin joins the Toreros after spending the previous three seasons as an assistant coach at Valparaiso, where he played a key role in the program’s turnaround and development in the Missouri Valley Conference
Mattox inks contract extension at Morehead State
Story courtesy: Matt Schabert, Morehead State Athletic Media Relations Following an Ohio Valley Conference championship season, Morehead State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jonathan Mattox has earned a contract extension through the 2029-30 season. Mattox, the 15th head coach in MSU men’s basketball program history, led the Eagles to a 20-13 mark and a 15-5 record in the OVC
Mayes named Head Basketball Coach at Albany State
I teased this one on X earlier this afternoon. Here’s the official announcement from Albany State introducing Rodney Mayes as their ne head men’s basketball coach: Albany State University has named Rodney Mayes as its next head men’s basketball coach. He will officially begin his role on April 6. University President Dr. Robert Scott emphasized
Carr named Assistant Basketball Coach at Indiana
Indiana head men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries announced the hiring of assistant coach Thomas Carr on Friday. He has twice been named to the Silver Waves Media 2026 100 Most Impactful High Major Assistants with a decade of experience at the Division I level. Carr will join assistant coaches Drew Adams, Rod Clark, Kenny Johnson, and Nick Norton on Coach DeVries’ staff for the
Lee named Head Basketball Coach at Cal State Bakersfield
Following a national search that fielded immense interest and a large pool of impressive candidates, Cal State University, Bakersfield President Dr. Vernon B. Harper Jr. and Acting Director of Athletics Dr. Sarah Tuohy are excited to announce the hiring of Todd Lee as the 10th head coach of the Roadrunner men’s basketball team. Lee is