Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Holy Family University (PA) will hire John Baron as their new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Baron has spent the past 23 years as the head coach at nearby D3 Gwynedd Mercy University (PA). During his tenure at GMU, Baron has put together an impressive 409-198 (.674)
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Utah adds Schiller to Men’s Basketball Staff
Utah head men’s basketball coach Alex Jensen taps into his vast network and named Martin Schiller as an assistant coach on Friday. “I’m excited to have Martin join our staff here in Salt Lake City,” said Jensen. “Martin has a great basketball mind having coached at various levels of the game both in the US and internationally.
Moore named Assistant Basketball Coach at Penn
The University of Pennsylvania’s new John R. Rockwell Head Coach of Men’s Basketball, Fran McCaffery, has announced the hiring of Ronald Moore to his staff as an assistant coach. A standout player for McCaffery at Siena College, Moore makes his college coaching debut with the Quakers after a long professional career in Europe that saw him
JUCO DIRT: Shelton State opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Reco Dawson is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Shelton State. Dawson had been the Bucs head coach for the past three seasons, leading the program to a 38-46 mark during his tenure. Prior to his time at Shelton State, Dawson spent ten
Crarey named Head Basketball Coach at Grambling
Story Courtesy Curtis Ford, Associate AD for Athletic Communications, Grambling The Grambling State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Trayvean D. Scott introduced Patrick Crarey II as the 14th head coach of the GSU Men’s Basketball program on Friday morning. “Coach Patrick Carrey II is the right leader at the right
McGonigal named Assistant Basketball Coach at Columbia
Mark McGonigal joined the Columbia men’s basketball program as an assistant coach in April 2025. McGonigal recently served as an assistant coach at Cornell in 2024-25, where he helped guide the Big Red to a second-place finish in the conference and to the Ivy League Tournament Championship game. Cornell led the nation in effective field
Luber joins Penn Basketball Staff
The University of Pennsylvania’s new John R. Rockwell Head Coach of Men’s Basketball, Fran McCaffery, has announced the hiring of Ben Luber to his staff as an assistant coach. Luber comes to Penn after spending the last five years as head boys’ basketball coach at the George School in Newtown, Pa. Prior to that, he
D3 DIRT: Wentworth opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) This one has been on the radar for a while – looks to be a done deal now. D3 Wentworth Institute of Technology (MA) has removed Arlen Galloway and the entire basketball staff from their website. Seemed like something was here as early a 2/9… Cole is now listed as the
Daniels named Assistant Basketball Coach at Utah
Utah head men’s basketball coach Alex Jensen announced another addition to his coaching staff with the hiring of Salt Lake City native, Eric Daniels. “I couldn’t be happier to have Eric join our staff,” Jensen said. “Eric has deep ties to the Runnin’ Utes. He’s a great player development coach and has been successful at every stop
Kelsey receives contract extension, $1M raise at Louisville
Pat Kelsey has received a contract extension through March of 2030, and a reported raise of $1 million dollars per season. The Louisville athletics department released the news that Kelsey (and four other UL head coaches)had been extended, and WLKY published the updated salary figures. Kelsey’s salary was $2.3 million last season, and was approved
Hoehn named Head Basketball Coach at Fayetteville State
Fayetteville State University announced that Devin Hoehn has been named the 19th head men’s basketball coach. Hoehn, who previously served as the head coach at CIAA Runner-up Bluefield State University, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to the Broncos. “We are thrilled to welcome Devin Hoehn to FSU,” adds
D2 DIRT: Morehouse opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Morehouse head basketball coach Doug Whittler and assistant coach Terrell Polk are no longer with the program. According to a report from HBCU Gameday, an email was sent to campus announcing their departure. Also, both coaches have been removed from the Morehouse Athletics website – associate head coach Bo Bivens and