Utah State head men’s basketball coach Ben Jacobson announced the addition of PJ Hogan to the team’s staff as an assistant coach on Tuesday. Hogan follows Jacobson to Logan from Northern Iowa, where he has been a staple of Jacobson’s coaching staff for over two decades, working by his side for 23 seasons. After beginning his time
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D3 NEWS: Webster named Head Basketball Coach at Adrian College
Athletic Director Craig Rainey ’89 announced the hiring of Jamison Webster ’16 as the new head coach of the Adrian College men’s basketball program. Webster, an Adrian College alumnus, transferred to Adrian after playing two seasons at Siena Heights University. He becomes the 30th head coach in program history, which dates back to 1902. “We are
Blair named Assistant Basketball Coach at Northern Michigan
Drew Blair has been named assistant men’s basketball coach at Northern Michigan University, head coach Keil Ganz announced. “I could not be more excited to add Drew to the Wildcat family,” said Ganz. “Another Wisconsin guy is coming to NMU. I’ve known Drew for a few years and even coached against him a few years ago. Drew
OFFICIAL: Damazo named Head Basketball Coach at Geneva College
Following up on our report from earlier today…DJ Damazo has officially been named as the head basketball coach at D3 Geneva College. Here’s the release from GC: The Geneva College Athletic Department has selected DJ Damazo to be the new men’s basketball head coach after a nationwide search. Damazo will be taking over for Jeff Santasiero, who retired
REPORT: MVSU to hire Mike Davis as Head Basketball Coach
According to a report from the Memphis Commercial Appeal, Mississippi Valley State intends to hire Mike Davis as their new head basketball coach. Davis, a coaching veteran, had spent the past two seasons on Penny Hardaway’s staff at Memphis. Prior to that, he served as the head coach at Indiana (2000-06), UAB (2006-12), Texas Southern
Kotie Kimble added to Butler Basketball Staff
Butler head coach Ronald Nored has hired veteran assistant Kotie Kimble as a member of his initial Bulldog coaching staff. Kimble arrives with more than 20 years of experience, most recently helping Furman to the 2026 NCAA Tournament and Miami (Fla.) to the 2023 Final Four. “I’m really excited to welcome Kotie and his family to
Tennessee Tech Basketball Staff Update
HoopDirt has mentioned most of these hirings over the past few weeks – here’s the announcement by Tennessee Tech making them all official: Tennessee Tech men’s basketball Head Coach Tobin Anderson announces the following additions to his coaching staff. Tech has added Matt Capell as Associate Head Coach, Thomas Bonacum as Assistant Coach, Jamal Johnson
D3 DIRT: Geneva set to hire Grinnell assistant Damazo as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D3 Geneva College (PA) will hire Grinnell College (IA) assistant DJ Damazo as their new head basketball coach. Damazo, a Geneva alum, had been on the Grinnell staff since 2021. Prior to that, he served as the head coach at the University of Valley Forge for two
D3 DIRT: Marian (WI) set to open
Drake Diener is set to depart D3 Marian University (WI) and will become the Athletic Director and Boys Basketball Head Coach at Fond du Lac High School according to KFIZ Sports Director Chuck Freimund. Diener had spent the past eight seasons at Marian where he went 87-107 (.448). This past season, Diener’s squad went 17-11
Lindsey named Assistant Basketball Coach and General Manager at Baylor
Baylor is bringing back one of its own—but this time with a much bigger voice in the room. Former Bear Jake Lindsey is returning to Waco as both general manager and assistant coach under Scott Drew after building his résumé over the past four years on Bryce Drew’s staff at Grand Canyon University. The move
JUCO NEWS: Macomb CC taps Jeff Jayson as new Head Basketball Coach
Macomb Community College has tabbed Jeff Jayson as head men’s basketball coach, athletic director Bryan Rizzo announced. Jayson, well-known in the Southeast Michigan basketball community and beyond for his impact as a coach and a player, becomes the ninth head coach in program history. A highly successful coach at the high school and AAU levels, Jayson brings a championship
JUCO NEWS: Jenkins named Head Basketball Coach at Navarro
Navarro College announced today the hiring of Hunter Jenkins as the new head coach of the Bulldogs men’s basketball program. Jenkins officially assumes his duties on April 20, 2026, becoming the next leader of a proud program competing in Region XIV of the NJCAA. Jenkins brings a dynamic and accomplished coaching resume to Navarro College,