Le Moyne College Wright, III ’85 and Cathy Lassiter Endowed Head Men’s Basketball Coach Nate Champion ’14 announced on the addition of Colin Daly as an assistant coach. Daly replaces Benny Marello, who departed following four years on staff to pursue another coaching opportunity. Daly comes to Le Moyne following three years at North Carolina A&T University
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Arkansas State Adds Six Members to Men’s Basketball Support Staff
Arkansas State men’s basketball added six members to the support staff ahead of the 2026-27 season, head coach Ryan Pannone announced. Maiya Rawlinson joins the program as the director of basketball operations following three seasons in the same role for the South Alabama women’s basketball program. She began her career in basketball operations at the DPS Success Society
SLU Alum Naclerio set to Lead St. Lawrence Men’s Basketball as Chris Downs Transitions to Women’s Program
This one has been out there for a while – it’s finally been made official. D3 St. Lawrence head men’s basketball coach Chris Downs will take over the women’s program at the school. His replacement on the men’s side will be announced later this week – again no surprise here, it will be WPI assistant
Sample named Head Basketball Coach at Baton Rouge CC
Carlos Sample has been named as the head basketball coach at Baton Rouge Community College. The school released the following on Instagram earlier this morning: Sample had spent the past sixteen seasons as the head boys basketball coach at Scotlandville Magnet High School in Baton Rouge. During his tenure, he won eight state championships and
Terry Johnson named Associate Head Basketball Coach at Evansville
Finalizing his coaching staff for the 2026-27 campaign, University of Evansville Head Men’s Basketball Coach David Ragland has announced the hiring of Terry Johnson as Associate Head Coach for the Purple Aces staff. “I’m excited to welcome Terry, Kristen, and their three boys (Jalen, Jordan, and Caden) to our UE family,” Ragland said. “TJ has a
Best, McCoy added to Abilene Christian Basketball Staff
Story Courtesy: Evan Nemec, ACU Athletics Abilene Christian men’s basketball head coach Brette Tanner has announced the Wildcats’ coaching staff for the 2026-27 season. Tanner has added Darren Best, a leading talent developer in Australia, and Marlon McCoy, who has experience at the youth, high school and Power 4 college levels. Former ACU point guard Reggie Miller, and Elliott
D3 NEWS: Johnston joins Regis College Basketball Staff
Liam Johnston has been hired as the Graduate Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Regis College. Johnston comes to Regis after a successful playing career at Keene State College, where he helped lead the Owls to three consecutive Little East Conference (LEC) Regular Season and Tournament Championships, two NCAA Sweet Sixteen appearances, and the 2026 ECAC
OFFICIAL: Ruane out, Luptowski in at D2 Franklin Pierce
I’ve been talking about this one over the past few days (D2 DIRT + DAILY DIRT) – it’s now official. Mike Ruane has resigned as the head basketball coach at D2 Franklin Pierce (he’s taking a HS jon in Florida), and will be replaced by Art Luptowski. Here’s the official release from FPU announcing the
DAILY DIRT – 7/17/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Earlier this week (D2 DIRT), I mentioned that Mike Ruane has departed D2 Franklin Pierce University (NH) and will take a HS job in Florida. I have now heard from two great sources that current assistant Art Luptowski is expected to be named as the interim head coach for the 2026-27
Bradley named Men’s Basketball Director of Player Development at Cal
California men’s basketball has added a familiar face to a new role within the staff with the hiring of Matt Bradley as director of player development for the upcoming 2026-27 season, head coach Mark Madsen has announced. “Our players have great respect for Matt as a leader with an outstanding basketball IQ,” Madsen said. “His work ethic and
App State adds Clark as Assistant Basketball Coach
App State Men’s Basketball has hired AJ Clark as an assistant coach ahead of the 2026-27 season, head coach Dustin Kerns announced. A Division II NCAA Tournament qualifier as a player and a coach, Clark joins the Mountaineers after two seasons at Eastern Kentucky. “We are excited to welcome AJ Clark to our App State Basketball family,” Kerns said. “AJ is a rising
Pruitt named Assistant Coach and director of Basketball Operations at George Mason
George Mason University men’s basketball head coach Tony Skinn (’06) announced Friday that Jesse Pruitt will join his staff as assistant coach and director of basketball operations. Pruitt comes to Fairfax from San Luis Obipso, Calif., where he served as assistant coach/general manager at Cal Poly over the past two seasons. “Jesse has one of those personalities that you want to