Weber State Athletics and General Manager Damian Lillard have announced that Jorge Ruiz has been named the new Assistant General Manager for the Wildcats. University administration and Lillard arrived at the decision to name Ruiz to this role as a strategic step in the program’s evolution, ensuring alignment between the university’s executive leadership and the basketball front office. Ruiz,
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Temple Assistant Basketball Coach Bill Courtney passes away
Long-time college basketball coach Bill Courtney has passed away. Courtney, who was currently an assistant at Temple, had also been the head coach at Cornell and the interim head coach at Miami. During his career, he worked as an assistant at Virginia, DePaul, Virginia Tech, Providence, George Mason, Bowling Green, and American. Here is the
WEEK 8: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 8 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, also presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the end
Menzies out at Kansas City at end of season
Kansas City Men’s Basketball will enter new direction for the 2026-27 season, as was announced today by Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Dr. Brandon Martin. Marvin Menzies‘ tenure as head coach will come to a close following the current season, his fourth at the helm. Menzies will lead the team for the remainder of the 2025-26 season,
2025-26 Men’s Basketball Coaching Milestone Victories
The 2025–26 men’s basketball season has featured several coaching milestone victories across all levels of college basketball. Multiple head coaches have reached significant career win totals, marking notable achievements in their careers and in the history of their respective programs. The following is a listing of milestone victories recorded so far during the 2025–26 season.
SMALL COLLEGE DIRT: Rotonda resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Penn State York
Matt Rotonda has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at USCAA Penn State York, and has been replaced on an interim basis by Josh Czerski. Rotonda had been the head coach at the college since 2019, and was a part of the program as a player and assistant since 2019. During his time as
NAIA NEWS: Osborn promoted to Head Basketball Coach at University of the Southwest
The University of the Southwest has promoted Will Osborn, formerly the Associate Head Coach of Men’s Basketball, to Head Coach of the men’s program, effective immediately. Steven Barker, the former Head Coach, will transition into the role of Associate Head Coach while continuing his duties as Assistant Athletic Director and Head Coach of the Women’s
Bridgton Academy Head Basketball Coach Whit Lesure passes away
New England prep school coaching legend Whit Lesure passed away unexpectedly this morning. Lesure had been the head coach at Bridgton Academy (ME) since 1997. The school released the following statement: “The entire Bridgton Academy community is devastated by the loss of Basketball Coach Whit Lesure, 66, who passed away early this morning after a
North Carolina A&T’s Ross receives public reprimand from CAA
CAA Commissioner Joe D’Antonio has issued a public reprimand to North Carolina A&T men’s basketball coach Montè Ross for violating the conference’s sportsmanship policy during the Aggies’ home game against Northeastern on December 31, 2025. Ross received a technical foul with 25 seconds remaining in the contest against Northeastern and then confronted the game officials
ACC issues public reprimand of Notre Dame’s Shrewsberry following last night’s meltdown
The ACC has issued a public reprimand of Notre Dame head basketball coach following his meltdown at the end of Notre Dame’s game at Cal last night: The Atlantic Coast Conference has issued a public reprimand of Notre Dame men’s basketball head coach Micah Shrewsberry for violating the ACC Sportsmanship Policy following Notre Dame’s game
Connors State Basketball Staff on leave following death of Ethan Dietz
Connors State head basketball coach Bill Muse and two unnamed assistant coaches have been placed on leave following the death of Sophomore forward Ethan Dietz on November 25th. The college released the following statement: Connors State College men’s basketball coach and athletic director Bill Muse will be taking a break from his coaching and athletic
WEEK 5: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 5 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, also presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the end