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D3 NEWS: Loeffler promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Swarthmore

Swarthmore College Marian Ware Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation Brad Koch has announced the promotion of Shane Loeffler ’16 to head men’s basketball coach, effective April 7. Loeffler, who has served on the men’s basketball staff under Landry Kosmalski for seven seasons, will become the 32nd head coach in the program’s history. Loeffler takes over the reins after playing

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Iona Basketball Staff Update

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Iona University men’s basketball head coach Dan Geriot announced the addition of two assistant coaches to his staff. Patrick Wallace will return to Iona for his third season in 2025-26, providing continuity and experience, while former Northwestern star Michael Thompson joins the Gaels following an accomplished professional career overseas. “We’re excited to have Patrick Wallace continue with our program

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NC State adds Chambers as Assistant Basketball Coach

NC State men’s basketball head coach Will Wade announced that he has added Brandon Chambers to his staff as an assistant coach. Chambers has previously worked with Wade at McNeese and LSU and was a manager at VCU for two seasons while Wade was an assistant coach. “I’m excited to add Brandon to my first

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D3 Rosemont enters into Merger Agreement with Villanova

Another small college in financial trouble will close, as D3 Rosemont College will merge with Villanova in 2027. Extracurricular activities will continue at Rosemont until then (assuming this means athletics – no clarification here yet). Villanova did the same thing with former D3 member Cabrini University back in 2024. Here’s the official release announcing the

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Evans named Men’s Basketball GM at Cincinnati

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Oklahoma City Thunder scout Corey Evans has been named as the first-ever men’s basketball general manager at Cincinnati. Here’s the official release from UC announcing the move: Cincinnati men’s basketball head coach Wes Miller has announced Corey Evans as its general manager, the first-such position in program history. Evans comes to Clifton by way of the Oklahoma City

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Howard named Assistant Basketball Coach at NC State

NC State men’s basketball head coach Will Wade announced that he has added Adam Howard to his staff as an assistant coach. “Adam is a great coach with a proven record of building programs, Wade said. “He’s everything you want in an assistant coach with his ability to recruit, game plan and develop players. He

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Daily Dirt – 3/31/25

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Nicholls State Head Coach on the move???? A lot of chatter around Nicholls State head coach Tevon Saddler possibly joining Will Wade’s staff at NC State. Saddler, the youngest D1 head coach in the country, took over at Nicholls State back in 2023. He’s gone 40-17 in his two years, including

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OFFICIAL: Pannone named Head Basketball Coach at Arkansas State

Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Purinton announced Sunday that Ryan Pannone, who has gained a reputation over the course of his 23-year career as one of the nation’s top offensive minds and player-development coaches, has been named the Red Wolves’ 18th all-time head men’s basketball coach. A 2025 selection to Silver Waves Media’s prestigious Elite

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OFFICIAL: Robinson named Head Basketball Coach at North Texas

Daniyal Robinson, who has guided Cleveland State to 65 victories and three postseason appearances in his three seasons as head coach, has been named UNT basketball’s 20th head coach, Vice President and Director of Athletics Jared Mosley announced Sunday. “I’m excited to welcome Daniyal Robinson to UNT as our next head men’s basketball coach,” Mosley said. “Daniyal

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UC San Diego promotes Clint Allard to Head Men’s Basketball Coach

UC San Diego Director of Athletics Earl W. Edwards has named Clint Allard ’08 the new head men’s basketball coach of the Tritons. Allard becomes the 13th head coach in program history, and the second at the Division I level. Allard will report to Edwards in his new role. “I have the distinct privilege to announce Clint Allard as

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Maryland issues Statement on Willard departure

University of Maryland President Darryll J. Pines has issued the following statement on Kevin Willard’s departure to Villanova: Dear Terrapin Nation, Earlier today, Kevin Willard officially announced he would be stepping down as the head coach of our Men’s Basketball program to accept another position. Coach Willard led the Terps on an incredible run this

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REPORT: Cleveland State’s Robinson expected to be hired at North Texas

According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, Cleveland State’s Daniyal Robinson will be named as the next head basketball coach at North Texas. Robinson has gone 65-42 (.607) in his 3 seasons at CSU, including a 23-13 (14-6 Horizon) record this past season. Robinson’s Vikings fell in the CBI Championship to Illinois State

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