Story Courtesy: Greg Hartlage, WCU Director of Media Relations AJ Stroop, who has served as a men’s basketball graduate assistant coach at Western Carolina since the 2024-25 season, was elevated to a full-time assistant coach position by head coach Tim Craft as the squad prepares for the 2026-27 campaign. Stroop has served as a graduate assistant for
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Gardner-Webb adds Carey as Associate Head Basketball Coach
Story Courtesy: Matthew Farris, Assistant AD of Strategic Communication Head coach Jeremy Luther and the Gardner-Webb men’s basketball team have announced the addition of Brett Carey as the newest Associate Head Coach of the Runnin’ Bulldogs. Carey comes to Gardner-Webb after one year at UNC Charlotte. While with the 49ers, Carey helped to guide Dezayne Mingo to
Minnick named Assistant Basketball Coach at D3 Baruch College
Story Courtesy: Mandeep Karir, Baruch Sports Information Baruch College has announced the appointment of Dylan Minnick as an assistant coach for the men’s basketball program. The announcement was made on Thursdayby Baruch College Director of Athletics and Recreation, Heather Mac Culloch. Minnick will assist Head Coach Tammer Farid with all major tasks for the Bearcats’ six-time CUNYAC championship
Allen Joins Duquesne Basketball Staff; Artis Elevated to Assistant Coach
Duquesne University head men’s basketball coach Dru Joyce III announced Thursday that Derrick Allen has joined the staff as assistant coach, while Darik Artis, who spent the last two seasons as director of basketball operations for the Dukes, has been promoted to assistant coach and director of player development. Allen, a native of Gadsden, Ala., joins the Duquesne staff after
D2 DIRT: Franklin Pierce set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Mike Ruane will depart as the head basketball coach at D2 Franklin Pierce University (NH). It sounds like he will become a high school coach / administrator in Florida. Ruane has been a collegiate head coach since 2000. He spent 22 seasons at D2
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DAILY DIRT – 7/14/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard that the search at D3 Maine Farmington has been narrowed to three, with on campus interviews being held this week. It sounds like the finalists are: Johns Hopkins Associate Head Coach Jack Barrett, Former Dartmouth, Stonehill and Brandeis assistant Josh Einhorn, and a current head coach in the
Houston Smith added to Spartanburg Methodist Basketball Staff
Spartanburg Methodist College head men’s basketball coach Blake Jackson has announced the addition of Houston Smith to the Pioneers coaching staff. Smith arrives at SMC after serving as assistant on the national team at Southeastern Prep during the 2025-26 season and the head coach to the post grad team. He was actively involved in aspects of the
Hayes, Polce named Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistants at James Madison
James Madison men’s basketball announced the hiring of DeAndre Hayes and Kyle Polce as graduate assistant coaches. “Graduate assistant positions are vital to the success of our program, and we are excited to welcome Kyle and Dre to our staff,” Head Coach Preston Spradlin said. “With both having playing and coaching experience, they will work closely with
JUCO NEWS: Roscoe steps away as Head Basketball Coach at Madison College
After four seasons leading the Madison College men’s basketball program, Jason Roscoe has announced he is stepping away from his position. Roscoe began his tenure with the WolfPack ahead of the 2022-23 season and became the 11th head coach in team history. He also served as an academic advisor during his time at Madison College. Under Roscoe’s leadership,
Gonzalez added to Rivier Basketball Staff; Stocklinski promoted to Assistant Coach / Offensive Coordinator
Rivier men’s basketball head coach Tom Glynn announced the promotion of Kenny Stocklinski to Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator following three seasons as an assistant with the program, and the addition of Josh Gonzalez to the staff. In his expanded role, Stocklinski will focus on offensive development and schemes, while continuing to play a key role in opposition scouting. “This is a well-earned
Brown opens, Martin departs for Assistant spot at Michigan
Story Courtesy: Tom Wywrot, Michigan Athletics University of Michigan David and Meredith Kaplan Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Boynton Jr. announced Monday (July 13) the addition of Mike Martin as an assistant coach for the Wolverines. Martin arrives in Ann Arbor after spending the past 14 years as the head coach at Brown University, where he became the winningest