Chris Santo, who led an NCAA Division II team to a conference title and NCAA regional title game as a head coach in 2025-26, has joined the Loyola University Maryland men’s basketball team as an assistant, Head Coach Josh Loeffler announced today. Santo comes to Loyola after a two-year stretch as head coach at Saint Anselm College. A
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Chattanooga adds Kiely as Assistant Basketball Coach
Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball head coach Dan Earl has announced the addition (and return) of assistant coach Tom Kiely to his staff ahead of the 2026-27 season, as the program made things official on Tuesday afternoon. A familiar face to the Chattanooga program, Kiely returns to the Scenic City after serving as the Director of Basketball Operations
NAIA NEWS: DeLaney named Head Basketball Coach at Spring Arbor
Spring Arbor University has found the next leader of its men’s basketball team, announcing the hiring of Mark DeLaney as the Cougars’ new head coach. DeLaney arrives at SAU with nearly two decades of coaching experience spanning NCAA Division II, NAIA and high school basketball, bringing a strong reputation for player development, recruiting success and Christ-centered
Northern Kentucky promotes both McCormack and Harris to Associate Head Basketball Coach
Northern Kentucky University Norse athletics announced the promotions of assistant men’s basketball coaches Simon McCormack and David Harris, with both being promoted to Associate Head Coach. “Both David and Simon have been a huge part of our success, as having the most Horizon League tournament championships and tournament wins during our time here at NKU,” said Norse head
Aiken named Assistant Basketball Coach at South Alabama
South Alabama Men’s Basketball head coach Richie Riley announced the addition of veteran coach John Aiken to the Jaguars staff as an assistant coach Tuesday evening. Aiken arrives in Mobile with nearly 20 years of collegiate coaching experience, including Division I stops at UT Martin, McNeese, and Nicholls, while also spending two seasons as the head
Cal Poly Basketball Staff Update
Helping lead the Cal Poly men’s basketball program’s emergence as one of the nation’s top offensive threats, third-year assistant Kyle Bossier was recently elevated to associate head coach while James Andrisevic was promoted from tactical analyst to assistant coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. “Kyle’s growth as a coach over the past 16 years has
Short named Assistant Basketball Coach at UTSA
The UTSA men’s basketball team and third-year head coach Austin Claunch announced on Friday the hiring of Adam Short as an assistant coach for the Roadrunners heading into the 2026-27 season. “We are excited to welcome Adam Short to the Roadrunners family,” Claunch said. “Coach Short has worked with some of the brightest minds in basketball and
D2 NEWS: Dyck hired as Head Basketball Coach at Fresno Pacific
Fresno Pacific University Athletics is proud to announce the hiring of Daniel Dyck as the head coach of Sunbird men’s basketball. He takes over for C.J. Haydock, who stepped down from his coaching role after 10 seasons in charge. Dyck will begin his new position on June 8. “We are excited to welcome Daniel to Fresno
Quinn named Head Basketball Coach at Southern Arkansas
Southern Arkansas University’s Director of Athletics Steve Browning has announced that Logan Quinn has been named the next Mulerider Men’s Head Basketball Coach. “Coach Quinn has already made a tremendous impact on our men’s basketball program and the culture of Mulerider Athletics,” said Steve Browning. “From the moment he arrived on campus the first time, it was evident that
DAILY DIRT: JUCO EDITION – 5/23/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Changes at a couple of JUCO jobs… Chad Kline is no longer the head basketball coach at NJCAA D2 Southeast Arkansas College – it sounds like he will be the new head coach at NJCAA D2 Fort Scott CC (KS). Kilne had been at SEARK since 2023 and has also been
NAIA NEWS: Kardok hired as Head Basketball Coach at Webber International
The Webber International Athletic Department and Athletic Director Brad Niethammer are pleased to announce the hiring of Ryan Kardok as the new Head Coach of Men’s Basketball at Webber International. Coach Kardok brings a wealth of experience to the Warrior Basketball program and will look to hit the ground running in a competitive SUN Conference. Prior to
D3 NEWS: Schweer named Head Basketball Coach at UW-Oshkosh
UW-Oshkosh Assistant Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Darryl Sims announced Steve Schweer as the 16th head coach in the 127-year history of the men’s basketball program. Schweer will head the Titans’ men’s basketball program following Matt Lewis’ eight-year tenure leading the team. “It is a tremendous honor to be named the next head men’s basketball coach at UW-Oshkosh,”