Strengthening the men’s basketball program in a newly-created position, Kyle Smith, the Anne and Tony Joseph Director of Men’s Basketball, has announced the addition of Amanda Leland as assistant general manager. “Amanda is a team builder with a clear sense of purpose,” said Smith. “She understands the complexities of modern college athletics and brings both operational excellence and
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Dority Joins Valpo Men’s Basketball Staff as Recruiting & Player Development Coach
It’s a full-circle moment for former Valparaiso University men’s basketball standout Lavonte Dority. After finishing his collegiate career at Valpo in 2014, playing professionally for eight years in Europe and most recently working with Adidas Basketball, Dority has returned to Valpo as the program’s Recruiting & Player Development Coach under head coach Roger Powell Jr., who was an
D2 Davis & Elkins adds Ford as Assistant Basketball Coach
Davis & Elkins College Men’s Basketball is pleased to announce the hiring of Craig Ford as an assistant coach for the 2025–26 season. Ford brings a proven track record of winning, player development, and program-building success at both the high school and junior college levels. Ford joins the Senators after two standout seasons as the
Rowley named Assistant Basketball Coach at Air Force
Lawrence Rowley joins the Air Force men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach for the 2025-26 season, announced today by head coach Joe Scott. Rowley comes to the Academy from Princeton, where he served as an assistant coach. During his three seasons at Princeton, Rowley helped lead the Tigers to a 66-25 record. While at Princeton,
NAIA DIRT: Kohnke departs Central Baptist for Oklahoma City U; CBC acts quickly to find replacement
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Back on July 18th, I posted on X that the Oklahoma City State University job was done and that they were hiring a current NAIA head coach. I then went away on vacation and forgot to follow-up on this one. Anyway, 10 days later, in what is now the worst kept
Columbus State names Ivey Assistant Basketball Coach
Columbus State University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Robert Moore has announced the hiring of Karl Ivey as the program’s newest assistant coach. A familiar face in Columbus, Ivey returns to CSU after previously serving as the program’s graduate assistant from 2021-23. “I feel Karl will be a major contributor to our success here at Columbus State,” Coach
Lohaus joins Mississippi State Basketball Staff
Wyatt Lohaus begins his first season as a fellow on the Mississippi State men’s basketball staff during the 2025-26 season. Prior to State, Lohaus served as a basketball coach at the 212° Basketball Academy located in North Liberty, Iowa in 2024-25. He also worked as a basketball skill trainer during that time. Lohaus spent two seasons playing
Bradley’s Wardle receives contract extension
Bradley head coach Brian Wardle has received a contract extension. The announcement was made via social media, with no terms of the deal being released. Wardle has compiled a 186-147 (.559) in his ten seasons as the Braves head coach, including a 28-9 (15-5 MVC) mark last season. Under Brian Wardle, Bradley has recorded:– Three
Long-time Embry-Riddle Assistant Basketball Coach Chad Keller passes away
The Embry-Riddle Athletics Department is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Chad Keller, longtime assistant coach for the Embry-Riddle men’s basketball program. Keller, who completed his 21st season with the Eagles in 2024-25, passed away on Thursday evening after a long and heroic battle with cancer, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of leadership, mentorship, and
Uwarow resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Bob Jones University
After leading the team for eight seasons, Burton Uwarow has stepped down from his role as the Bruins head men’s basketball coach. Uwarow and his wife Laura will transition to West Florida Baptist Academy in Milton, Florida where Uwarow will serve as the school’s athletic director and Laura will teach in the elementary school. “As a
FastBreak PlayBook’s New Whiteboard Tool Changes the Game for Basketball Coaches
At every level of basketball, from youth leagues to varsity programs, communication is critical. A good coach knows that it’s not just about drawing up plays — it’s about helping players visualize and understand the concepts behind them. That’s where the new Whiteboard Tool from FastBreak PlayBook steps in. Whether you’re breaking down zone defenses,
Leep promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Seattle
Seattle University men’s basketball assistant coach Grant Leep has been promoted to Associate Head Coach, head coach Chris Victor announced. Leep joined the staff in the spring of 2023 and has played a pivotal role in the program’s growth and success as he steps into the elevated leadership position. “Grant’s dedication, basketball mind and commitment to our student athletes’