Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that D3 Christopher Newport head coach John Krikorian is on the move and will become an assistant at Elon. Krikorian is coming off a Division III Final Four run this past season (25-6) and wraps up an incredible 15-year run at CNU that included a
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Cremins announces nine additions to Georgia State Basketball Staff
Georgia State head men’s basketball coach Jon Cremins announced the addition of nine staff members on Tuesday afternoon, completing his coaching staff ahead of the 2026–27 season. Cremins named Corey Hendren, Vince Martin, Dennan Morrow, Matt Sholtis, Adam Simmons and Terryonte Thomas as assistant coaches. Michael Caswell will serve as the Basketball Operations Coordinator, while Aydin
Kreidler named Assistant Basketball Coach at Illinois College
lllinois College has named Jonathan Kreidler its new assistant men’s basketball coach, it was announced today by IC Head Coach Steve Schweer. “We are excited to welcome Jon to Jacksonville and to Illinois College. Our goal is always to surround our program with the best people we can find, and we believe we have done that with Coach
JUCO NEWS: Reed Ridder named Head Basketball Coach at Daytona State
Daytona State College has announced the hiring of Reed Ridder as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach, ushering in a new era for the Falcon men’s basketball program. Ridder brings a strong passion for player development, competitive excellence, and program building to Daytona State College. Known for his commitment to developing student-athletes both on and
DAILY DIRT – 5/5/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Chad Gayle has departed the staff at Wagner after one season as an assistant. Word on the street is that he is headed to Seton Hall in a player development role. Prior to his time at Wagner, Gayle was a GA on Shaheen Holloway’s staff from 2023-25. There were at least
JUCO NEWS: Chris Martin named Head Basketball Coach at Eastern Arizona
Eastern Arizona College has named Chris Martin as its new men’s basketball head coach, promoting the former assistant following the departure of Cameron Turner to the University of Alaska Anchorage. “Chris brings tremendous energy and enthusiasm to our program, and he played a pivotal role in elevating our men’s team to national prominence,” said EA
Hamilton returns to LSU Basketball Staff
Vernon Hamilton returns to Baton Rouge and LSU Basketball for the 2026-27 season as an assistant coach as part of head coach Will Wade’s second stint with the Tigers. Hamilton was a part of Coach Wade’s staff at LSU previously from 2020-22. Most recently, Hamilton served as an assistant coach under Wade at NC State
Dolan named Director of Basketball Operations at Loyola Chicago
Loyola Chicago head men’s basketball coach Drew Valetine has tabbed Danny Dolan as the program’s director of operations. Dolan returns to Loyola Chicago in the full-time role after serving as a team manager from 2021-25. “I’m so excited to welcome Danny back! He’s someone that our staff leaned on in his time as a student manager
D3 DIRT: Delaware Valley set to open; Kaba taking D1 assistant job
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard that D3 Delaware Valley will open as head coach Muhamadou Kaba is expected to be hired as an assistant at D1 Lafayette. Kaba has spent the past five seasons at DelVal, going 60-68 (.469). This past year, his team went 10-15 (4-10 MAC Freedom). Prior to his time
Kansas City Kansas Community College hires Tucker as Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Kansas City Kansas Community College has announced the hiring of Taylor Tucker as the new head coach of the Blue Devils men’s basketball program. Tucker joins KCKCC after spending the past five seasons at Des Moines Area Community College, where he most recently served as associate head coach. During his five seasons with the Bears,
Rivers added as Men’s Basketball Video Coordinator at Lamar
Story Courtesy: James Dixon, Lamar Assistant AD/Media Relations Ben Rivers has been named Lamar University video coordinator announced head coach Jordan Fee. Rivers becomes Fee’s fifth hire since taking over the program in March. “We are excited to welcome Ben Rivers to our staff,” said Fee. “His experience in programs known for their strong culture at
Tony Barbee named Associate Head Basketball Coach/Defensive Coordinator at Murray State
Murray State head men’s basketball coach Ryan Miller is adding former Auburn, Central Michigan and UTEP head coach and multi-time Coach of the Year recipient Tony Barbee to the Racers’ staff as the program’s Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator ahead of the 2026-27 season. The reunion will be the third time that Miller and Barbee will coach