The Guilford College Athletics Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Jesse DeLoof as the 15th head coach in the history of the Quakers men’s basketball program, the department announced on Wednesday. “I’m very pleased to welcome Jesse DeLoof to Guilford Athletics,” Director of Athletics, Bill Foti said. “We had a tremendous amount of interest in this position and an abundance
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OFFICIAL: Lamberti named Head Basketball Coach at D2 West Liberty
In yesterday’s Daily Dirt, I mentioned that this could be done in the next 24-48 hours…it’s done. Here’s the official release from West Liberty announcing the hiring of Michael Lamberti as their new men’s basketball head coach: West Liberty University is proud to announce the hiring of Michael Lamberti as the new head coach of
ETSU Basketball Staff Update
East Tennessee State men’s basketball head coach Brooks Savage announced staff changes in preparation for the Buccaneers’ 2025–26 season, featuring two new staff members in Assistant Coach Miles Lester and Director of Sport Performance for Men’s Basketball Noah Spainhour. Following the spring departure of assistant coach Brian Jones – who returned to Bradley after two seasons with ETSU – Savage
Rasnick named Assistant Basketball Coach at D3 Maryville
Maryville College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Raul Placeres has announced changes to his basketball program’s coaching staff, effective immediately. Long-time assistant coach and former Maryville College player Jeff McCord has announced his retirement from full-time coaching and will step into a volunteer position with the team. Placeres has tabbed former player Myles Rasnick to step into McCord’s role. “We’re incredibly excited
OFFICIAL: Fox joins George Mason Basketball Staff
I mentioned this move back on 5/28 in the DAILY DIRT. It’s now been made official – Andy Fox has been hired as an assistant at George Mason. Here’s the statement from GMU: George Mason University men’s basketball head coach Tony Skinn (’06) has announced that Andy Fox will join his staff as an assistant
OFFICIAL: D2 Allen U opens (again)
Following-up on something that I mentioned in today’s DAILY DIRT… D2 Allen University head men’s basketball coach Andre Payne, who was hired back on April 15th, has resigned in order to become the Director of Athletics and WBB head coach at NAIA Talladega College. Payne had spent last season as the head women’s coach at
Muchnick named Interim Head Basketball Coach D3 John Jay
John Jay College Interim Director of Athletics Brandon Fieland announced the appointment of Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach David Muchnick as Interim Head Coach, effective immediately. Muchnick will serve as interim head coach until a permanent head coach is named this summer. He takes over for former head coach Ryan Hyland, who stepped down to take an assistant coaching position at Fordham University. No stranger
Baskin named Associate Head Basketball Coach at D2 Lincoln University
The Lincoln University (PA) Men’s Basketball program is excited to announce the addition of Tevin Baskin as the new Associate Head Coach. Baskin brings nearly a decade of diverse basketball coaching experience, most recently serving as an integral part of the NBA G League’s Long Island Nets coaching staff. He joins the Lions with a reputation as
UNC Asheville hires Garcia as Assistant Basketball Coach
UNC Asheville head men’s basketball coach Mike Morrell announced Monday (June 2) the hiring of Andrew Garcia as an assistant coach. Garcia joins Asheville’s coaching staff following a season at Mercyhurst University, but Garcia is no stranger to the Big South Conference, as he spent five seasons at USC Upstate before his stint at Mercyhurst. Garcia helped Mercyhurst go
Cavin named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Piedmont
JC Cavin has been announced as Piedmont’s Head Men’s Basketball coach making his return to the Lions following four seasons as an assistant from 2020-2024. He most recently served as an assistant at the University of North Georgia during the 2024-25 season. “I am humbled and honored to be named the head coach at Piedmont University and
OFFICIAL: Tim Fuller named Men’s Basketball General Manager at Missouri
Following-up on a report from earlier today…Missouri has made the hiring of Tim Fuller official. Here’s the announcement from the school: A veteran coach, executive and recruiter, Tim Fuller is the first general manager of Missouri men’s basketball, announced by Whitten Family Head Coach Dennis Gates on Monday. A respected presence at every level of the basketball world –
Daily Dirt – 6/2/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few quick things to kick off the first week of June… Veteran Moves On After Long Run at Boston University I can confirm that Curtis Wilson is no longer an assistant at Boston University. The veteran coach had been on the Terriers staff for the past fourteen seasons, and had