According to multiple reports, including one from Pete Thamel, Griff Aldrich is expected to be named as the next Head Basketball Coach at Pepperdine. Aldrich joined Ryan Odom’s staff at Virginia last spring (he and Odom were college teammates). Prior to reuniting with Odom, Aldrich had a seven season stint as the head coach at
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DAILY DIRT – 3/26/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) What a wild few days on the coaching carousel. Hubert Davis gets canned after averaging 25 wins per season at UNC, Will Wade could be headed back to LSU, Bill Self retirement chatter is hot, USF hires Chris Mack 3 days after losing Brian Hodgson, and the silly search at BC
UPDATED Search Firm Watch: Who’s Running the Men’s Basketball Coaching Searches
As the coaching carousel continues to spin, several programs have retained firms to lead their men’s basketball head coaching searches. Here’s the current list of schools that have brought in outside help to guide the process: Division 1 Division 2
Long-time Clemson assistant Dick Bender announces retirement
Story Courtesy Ben Winterrowd, Clemson Athletics Clemson University men’s basketball Assistant Coach Dick Bender announced his retirement from Clemson on Wednesday. Bender served 14 years on Head Coach Brad Brownell’s staff in multiple roles, including the last 10 as an assistant coach. “I want to congratulate Coach Bender on a great career and well-earned retirement,” said Brownell. “Coach
Chris Mack named Head Basketball Coach at South Florida
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University of South Florida CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins has named 2016 national coach of the year Chris Mack as the 13th head coach of the Bulls men’s basketball program. Mack, who led Xavier and Louisville to the NCAA Tournament, comes to South Florida after posting a pair of 20-win seasons at the College of Charleston. He brings a
D3 NEWS: Kadlubowski retires as Head Basketball Coach at Mount Saint Mary College
After 17 seasons at the helm of the Mount Saint Mary College men’s basketball program, head coach Ryan Kadlubowski announced his retirement from college athletics. Kadlubowski departs as one of the most impactful coaches in program history, having guided Mount Saint Mary to sustained success both on and off the court. He ranks first all-time in program
D3 DIRT: Colby opens; Rutigliano taking D1 assistant job
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D3 Colby College head coach Sean Rutigliano is on the move and will become an assistant at Kansas State. I first mentioned Rutigliano’s involvement with this one back on 3/18 (DAILY DIRT). Rutigliano was hired at Colby last spring following an six year run as an assistant
OFFICIAL: Ryan Cross named Head Basketball Coach at ULM
Here’s the official release on the hiring of Ryan Cross as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at ULM… Ryan Cross, who helped guide UAB to two NCAA Tournament appearances and two conference tournament championships, has been named the ninth head coach of ULM men’s basketball, Director of Athletics SJ Tuohy announced on Wednesday (March 25). Cross
Nored named Head Basketball Coach at Butler
Ronald Nored, who has built an extensive coaching résumé in the NBA for more than a decade, has been hired as the head coach of the men’s basketball program at his alma mater Butler University. Butler Vice President and Director of Athletics Grant Leiendecker made the announcement Wednesday, March 25. Nored will be re-introduced to
BREAKING: North Carolina fires Hubert Davis
The University of North Carolina has made a leadership change in its men’sbasketball program. Hubert Davis, who has served as head coach for five seasons, will notreturn to coach the Tar Heels. The recommendation was made by Director of Athletics BubbaCunningham and Executive Associate Athletic Director Steve Newmark, who will transition toAD on July 1, and accepted
Basketball Staff Changes made at Pitt
Pitt head coach Jeff Capel has made two changes to his staff heading into next season, as assistants Jason Capel and Tim O’Toole will not return for the 2026-27 campaign. The moves come on the heels of a 13-20 (5-13 ACC) season and follow AD Allen Greene’s recent comments about evaluating all areas of the
D2 NEWS: Southwest Baptist hires Brock as new Head Basketball Coach
Story Courtesy David McFeely, SBU Director of Media Relations Southwest Baptist University Director of Athletics, Clark Sheehy, is excited to announce Bearcat basketball alumni, Tomas Brock, as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Brock ’11, returns home with 156 head coaching wins in just seven seasons. “We are thrilled that Coach Tomas Brock will be