Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Chris Alesi has stepped down as the head basketball coach at D3 Manhattanville, and will take over the program at St. Rose High School in Belmar, New Jersey. Alesi served as the Valiants from 2019 to 2025, compiling an overall record of 80-57 (.584). During his tenure,
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NAIA Keiser adds Wargo as Assistant Basketball Coach
Keiser men’s basketball Head Coach Marcus “Chief” Bryant announced the hiring of Matt Wargo. Wargo will serve as an assistant coach to the varsity team while also serving as the Head Coach of the Developmental Team. “We are extremely excited to welcome Matt Wargo to our coaching staff,” Bryant said. “He is a young coach with a great reputation within
Pispia named Assistant Basketball Coach at Albright
Justin Pispia has been named the new men’s basketball assistant coach at Albright as announced by the men’s basketball program. Coach Pispia will join head coach Rick Ferry and assistant coaches Matt Chalupa and Casey Ayers on the sidelines when the season begins in early November. Pispia joins the Lions after a five-year stint as a student manager and graduate assistant
D3 DIRT: Current D3 head coach set to take over at Ithaca
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Ithaca College will hire Drew University’s Mike McSloy as their new head men’s basketball coach. McCloy had been the Rangers head coach for the past three seasons, where he put together a 57-22 (.722) record. This past season he led his team to a 24-4 (18-0) mark,
OFFICIAL: Wrobel named Men’s Basketball Chief of Staff at Grand Canyon
I mentioned this move in the DAILY DIRT back on 6/9…Derrick Wrobel’s move to Grand Canyon is now official. Here’s the announcement from GCU: After working 22 seasons for major college basketball coaching staffs and being a part of nine NCAA Tournament teams, Derrick Wrobel is coming full circle with his career returning him to the Valley as
Veteran NBA Assistant Chris Fleming joins Alabama Basketball Staff
Alabama men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats announced the hiring of Chris Fleming as assistant coach. Fleming comes to Tuscaloosa with over a decade worth of coaching in the NBA as an assistant coach. Most recently, Fleming served as an assistant coach with the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2024-25 season. “We are excited to welcome Chris
Lazarus named Assistant Basketball Coach at Florida A&M
Florida A&M Head Men’s Basketball Coach Charlie Ward has announced the appointment of Jarrod Lazarus as the new Associate Head Coach for the Rattlers. This move marks a significant step in the program’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its coaching staff and build upon recent successes. “Jarrod Lazarus is the perfect addition as Associate Head Coach
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D3 Colorado College adds McKinney as Assistant Basketball Coach
Colorado College men’s basketball head coach Jeff Conarroe announced the hiring of Cam McKinney as CC’s new assistant coach. McKinney brings premier coaching and playing experience, as well as years of expertise in player development, from the high school to the Division III and Division I levels. “I am very excited to add Cam to our staff,”
Tomlinson named Assistant Coach / Director of Player Development at Colorado
A familiar face will once again roam the sidelines of the CU Events Center. Former Colorado point guard and Pac-12 Conference champion Nate Tomlinson is returning to Boulder as an assistant coach/director of player development, Buffaloes’ head men’s basketball coach Tad Boyle announced on Friday. This will be Tomlinson’s second stint on the Colorado bench, serving as
Orlando Johnson joins Washington State Basketball Staff as General Manager and Assistant Coach
Former NBA player and college standout Orlando Johnson joined the Washington State men’s basketball staff as the Cougar’s general manager and assistant coach, WSU Head Coach David Riley announced Friday. Johnson lands in Pullman after a 12-year professional career spanning around the globe, including the NBA, European leagues, Australia, and Asian leagues. Taking on responsibilities in team management
Nebraska Basketball Staff Update
University of Nebraska Men’s Basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg announced a trio of staff changes, as Justin Moore has been promoted to Coordinator of Analytics while Braden Grant and Charlie Hoiberg will join the Husker staff as graduate managers for the 2025-26 season. Moore is beginning his fifth season in the Husker program, as he was a graduate manager for the last two years