Ryan Van Zelst has been selected as the new men’s basketball coach at Drew University, Director of Athletics Christa Racine has announced. Van Zelst becomes the 17th head coach in the 96-year history of Drew men’s basketball and replaces Michael McSloy, who became the head coach at Ithaca College last month. Van Zelst brings a deep level of Division
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Heston added to UAB Basketball Staff
UAB men’s basketball head coach Andy Kennedy announced Carter Heston as his final addition to the 2025-26 men’s basketball coaching staff. “Excited to have Carter join Blazer Basketball,” Kennedy says. “He brings great energy & enthusiasm to our staff. Carter has gained valuable experience along his career path culminating in helping UNA to unprecedented success under Head
Anglin named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Centenary College
J.A. Anglin has been named the head coach of the Centenary men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics and Recreation David Orr announced on Monday. Anglin, a Shreveport native, replaces Chris Dorsey, who led the Gents for the last eight seasons. Anglin becomes the 23rd head coach in the rich history of the program and comes to
D3 DIRT: Bethany (WVa) set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D3 Bethany College (WVa) head coach Brad Johnson in on the move, and will accept an assistant position at D3 school in the midwest. Johnson had been the head coach at Bethany for the past two seasons. Before his time with the Bison, he worked as an
McLeroy named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Schreiner
Schreiner University is proud to announce the hiring of Kyle McLeroy as the new head coach of the men’s basketball program. A rising leader in collegiate basketball coaching, McLeroy brings a proven track record of success and player development across multiple levels of NCAA competition. “We are excited to add Kyle McLeroy as our new basketball coach,”
D2 DIRT: UC Merced opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Kevin Pham is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at rising NCAA D2 UC Merced. Pham, the 2024-25 California Pacific Conference Coach of the Year, had been at the helm of the Bobcats for the past ten seasons. Last season, Pham led the Bobcats to a 20-7
Charlotte hires Carey as Assistant Basketball Coach
Charlotte Men’s Basketball Head Coach Aaron Fearne announced the addition of Brett Carey to the coaching staff on Friday. Carey comes to Charlotte after spending a year as an assistant coach at nearby Campbell University. A UNC Asheville alum, the former Bulldogs guard followed his playing career with the program as an assistant and eventual associate head coach over
Bond named Assistant Coach at East Carolina; Three other Pirates Staffers Promoted
East Carolina Men’s Basketball Head Coach Michael Schwartz has officially announced the hire of Jaylen Bond as an assistant coach as well updates to his staff with Riley Davis being named associate head coach, Jesse Higdon named director of operations/chief of staff and Michael Perry taking on the role of general manager in addition to his responsibilities as an assistant coach ahead of
IU Indianapolis Finalizes Men’s Basketball Staff with Three New Hires
Story Courtesy: Ed Holdaway, IU Indy Athletics The IU Indianapolis Athletics Department and head men’s basketball coach Ben Howlett announced the additions of three Indiana-natives to round out his staff ahead of the 2025-26 season. Howlett added John Peckinpaugh and Devin Heath-Granger as assistant coaches and Bruce Fields as the program’s director of operations. “I’m
Prep coach Scott Campbell added to Troy Basketball Staff
According to a report from The Messenger, the Troy University men’s basketball program has added Scott Campbell as an assistant coach. Campbell, a veteran with nearly 30 years of high school and prep coaching experience, is the father of current Troy players Cobi and Cooper Campbell. A Washington native and former player at Seattle Pacific
Veteran Coaches Aki Collins, Greg Young added to Maryland Basketball Staff
Maryland men’s basketball head coach Buzz Williams announced the addition of Assistant Coach/Director of Player Personnel Aki Collins and Special Assistant to the Head Coach Greg Young. Collins joins the Maryland coaching staff with over 20 years of coaching experience and a reputation as a top recruiter. He also re-joins Williams after the pair worked together at Marquette.
Samford AD Martin Newton named Chair of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee for the 2026-27 season
Samford Director of Athletics Martin Newton has been named chair of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee for the 2026-27 season. Newton will serve as vice chair for the coming season, supporting Sun Belt Conference commissioner and 2025-26 chair, Keith Gill. Newton has been leading the athletics department at Samford for the past 14 years, during