UW-Stevens Point men’s basketball assistant coach Paul Combs has announced his retirement following three impactful seasons with the Pointers’ program. “These last three years have meant everything to my family and me,” Combs said. “UWSP is a special place, and the Stevens Point community welcomed us with open arms from the moment we arrived. We will always be
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Belcher named Assistant Basketball Coach at Belmont
Belmont University men’s basketball head coach Evan Bradds announced Wednesday the hire of Marcus Belcher as an assistant coach for the Bruin program. Belcher has two decades of college coaching experience, having spent the previous two seasons at ETSU. “Marcus is an extraordinary addition to our coaching staff,” Bradds said. “He has been there and done that
Jackson State Basketball Staff Update
Jackson State University head men’s basketball coach Trey Johnson announced a pair of additions to his staff including Darrian Wilson as the associate head coach heading into the 2026-27 season. Wilson was named head men’s basketball coach at Itawamba Community College in 2025 and finished with a 49-13 record in two seasons that included a MACCC championship and a
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Mitchell named Head Basketball Coach at Voorhees
Story Courtesy: Norman O’Neal, Vorhees Athletics Momentum is building around the Voorhees University Men’s Basketball program as Derrick Mitchell officially steps into the role of Head Coach, bringing with him a track record of success and a clear vision for the future. Mitchell is no stranger to winning. During his time leading the program as
Ahelegbe, Langstraat added to Utah State Basketball Staff
Gameli Ahelegbe as been added as an assistant coach and Haley Langstraat has been hired as the Director of Men’s Basketball Operations at Utah State. Gameli Ahelegbe Ahelegbe follows Jacobson to Logan from Northern Iowa, where he spent the past four seasons (2022-26) as an assistant coach. During his time there, the Panthers improved their
Stith named Associate Head Basketball Coach at Hampton
Third-year Hampton University head coach Ivan Thomas has announced the addition of Bryant Stith to his coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season. Stith, a native of Freeman, Va. comes to Hampton after serving as an assistant coach at UNC Greensboro the previous four seasons. In his first three seasons in Greensboro, he helped lead the Spartans
DAILY DIRT – 4/22/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few quick things… I have heard that VCU DBO Luke St. Lifer is on the move and will join the staff at MADE Hoops. Last season was St. Lifer’s first at VCU following a three year run as an assistant at his alma mater Florida Southern. He has also worked
JUCO NEWS: Whittington named Head Basketball Coach at East Central CC
East Central Community College is pleased to announce Jordan Whittington as the new head coach of the men’s basketball program. Whittington, who has served as the Warriors’ assistant men’s basketball coach and recruiting coordinator since 2022, will officially assume his new duties immediately. A native of Madison, Miss., Whittington brings a wealth of coaching, recruiting,
Portland CC hires Ritschard as Head Basketball Coach
After an extensive interview process, Portland Community College is proud to announce the hiring of Brendan Ritschard as the new Head Coach of Panther Men’s Basketball. Coach Ritschard is a former PCC student-athlete who, as the starting point guard, led the 2017–18 Panthers to an impressive 26–6 record and a berth in the NWAC Final Four. Following
D3 NEWS: Nate Smith named Head Basketball Coach at Mary Baldwin
The Mary Baldwin University athletic department proudly announces the addition of Nate D. Smith as the new head coach of the Fighting Squirrels men’s basketball program.Smith, a graduate of Sacramento State University with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology/Physical Education (2014), joins MBU after four seasons as an assistant/associate head coach at Oberlin College in Cleveland,
Bell, Kearney added to Dartmouth Basketball Staff
Story Courtesy: Maddie Omana, Dartmouth Athletics Brett MacConnell, the head coach of Dartmouth men’s basketball, has announced the addition of Amir Bell and Eamonn Kearney as assistant coaches ahead of the 2026-27 season. Bell joins the Big Green following a season with Stanford, where he served as the Assistant General Manager of the men’s basketball team. During his time
Denver hires Cory Dixon as Assistant Basketball Coach
Story Courtesy: Niko Blankenship, Denver Atheltics The University of Denver men’s basketball program has named former East Tennessee State assistant coach Cory Dixon tothe same positionon its staff, second-year head coach Tim Bergstraser announced on Tuesday. Dixon is fresh off a 2025-26 campaign where he helped lead the Bucs to a 23-11 mark and a trip to the SoCon