Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D3 Muhlenberg College intends to hire Maine Farmington’s Quinn Newton as their new head men’s basketball coach. Newton has been the head coach at UMF for the past two seasons where he has gone 36-19 (.655), which includes a 23-6 (17-1 NAC) record this past year. Newton’s
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D2 NEWS: Haydock resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Fresno Pacific
Following a decade at the helm of the Fresno Pacific men’s basketball program that included numerous milestones, unparalleled growth, and unforgettable moments, Head Coach C.J. Haydock has announced that he is stepping away from coaching. FPU Athletics have begun a national search to name his replacement. “I’m immensely grateful for the last decade of living out a
Seidenberger named Men’s Basketball Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Player Personnel at Arizona State
Story Courtesy: Connor Smith, ASU Athletics The initial staff for new Sun Devil Men’s Basketball Head Coach Randy Bennett continues to come together with another addition announced on Wednesday. Drew Seidenberger will be joining the program as Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Player Personnel, as Bennett secured a well-respected conference executive with a diverse background. Seidenberger
Missouri State adds Couluris as Assistant Basketball Coach
Story Courtesy: MSU Athletics Communications Missouri State men’s basketball coach Cuonzo Martin announced today (May 7) the addition of Nick Couluris as assistant coach on his staff for the upcoming season. Couluris spent the 2025-26 campaign at Southwest Mississippi Community College in Summit, Miss. where he helped the Bears to a 17-14 campaign and conference runner-up showing
JUCO NEWS: Sweeney named Head Basketball Coach at Gulf Coast State
Story Courtesy: Elizabeth Sinnott, Gulf Coast State Director of Marketing & Communications Gulf Coast State College is pleased to announce the hiring of Adam Sweeney as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Sweeney will begin work immediately to assist with the recruiting efforts for the 2026-2027 basketball season. Coach Sweeney joins Gulf Coast after spending the past two
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Wykevin Bazemore named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Shaw
Shaw University Athletics has officially removed the acting tag from Wykevin Bazemore, naming him the permanent head coach of the Bears men’s basketball program, the University announced. Bazemore, who previously served as acting head coach, enters the role after spending the past several seasons as a key member of the Shaw coaching staff and helping guide the development
Kosmalski named Assistant Basketball Coach at Iona
Iona University head men’s basketball coach Dan Geriot has announced the hiring of Landry Kosmalski as an assistant coach for the Gaels. Kosmalski joins the Maroon & Gold following a decorated coaching career that includes 12 seasons as the head coach at Swarthmore College and most recently a stint as associate head coach at Campbell University during the
NAIA NEWS: Claxton named Head Basketball Coach at the University of Providence
The University of Providence has announced the hiring of Michael Claxton as the next Head Coach of the Argos men’s basketball program. Claxton stated, “I am incredibly honored to be named the next Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Providence. I want to extend my gratitude to the University of Providence Leadership and
NAIA NEWS: Todd Howard named Head Basketball Coach at IU Columbus
Indiana University Columbus has announced the hiring of Todd Howard as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach, marking a pivotal moment for a program entering its third year of existence. Howard becomes just the second head coach in program history, bringing more than three decades of high-level coaching experience and a proven record of building successful, sustainable basketball programs.
D2 NEWS: Kramer hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at Minnesota Duluth
The University of Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball program has hired Joe Kramer as its next assistant coach. Kramer joins the Bulldogs after serving as the lead assistant coach for the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Since elevating to the position in the 2024-25 season, the Yellowjackets have ranked as the No. 1 scoring defense in the Upper
Four Nebraska Basketball Staff Members Sign Multi-year Contract Extensions
Story Courtesy: Shamus McKnight, Nebraska Athletics Nebraska Men’s Basketball Head Coach Fred Hoiberg announced that assistant coaches Nate Loenser, Ernie Zeigler and Pat Monaghan and general manager Luca Virgilio have signed multi-year contract extensions. “The success our program had this year is really a testament to the efforts of our entire staff, and it is important to reward them for all of their work,”
D3 NEWS: Twiddy promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Mount Union
The Mount Union Department of Athletics announced the promotion of Josh Twiddy to head men’s basketball coach starting for the upcoming 2026-27 season. “First, I would like to thank Director of Athletics Mike Parnell, President Greg King, and Vice President Pat Heddleston for their continued support and for the opportunity to continue the momentum and success here at