Josh Pastner has been hired as the new head coach of the UNLV men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Erick Harper announced today. Pastner will be formally introduced to the Las Vegas community on Wednesday, March 26 at 10 a.m. in Thomas & Mack Center’s Strip View Pavilion. Pastner, who has extensive experience as a head coach
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REPORT: Pastner expected to be named Head Basketball Coach at UNLV
According to multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman, UNLV is expected to hire Josh Pastner as their new head basketball coach. The former head coach at Georgia Tech and Memphis, Pastner has spent the past two seasons as a TV studio analyst. Pastner, who led Georgia Tech from 2016 to 2023, had an up-and-down
Daily Dirt 2: Trio of small college Head Coaches set to move on
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that the following three small colleges will open: NCAA D2 Fort Valley State (GA) Head coach Montez Robinson will resign in order to pursue other basketball opportunities. Robinson had been the head coach at FVSU for the past four seasons. Prior to his time with the Wildcats, Robinson
OFFICIAL: Hovde named Head Basketball Coach at Columbia
Following up on the report from earlier today. Kevin Hovde has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Columbia. Here’s the statement from the school: Columbia’s Campbell Family Director of Intercollegiate Athletics & Physical Education Peter Pilling has announced the hiring of Kevin Hovde as the head coach of the men’s basketball
REPORT: NBA Vet Mike Bibby headed to Sacramento State as Head Coach
According to a Shams-Bomb, Mike Bibby is expected to be named as the new head basketball coach at Sacramento State. A 14-year NBA veteran, Bibby played for the Kings from 2001 to 2008, helping lead them to a Western Conference Finals appearance. He brings coaching experience from Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, where he
Hodgson named Head Basketball Coach at South Florida
Bryan Hodgson, one of the nation’s top recruiters and a rising head coach, has been named the University of South Florida head men’s basketball coach, Vice President for Athletics Michael Kelly announced Monday. “We are thrilled to welcome Bryan Hodgson as the next head coach of USF men’s basketball,”Kelly said.“Bryan has been a part of winning programs
OFFICIAL: Ben McCollum named Head Basketball Coach at Iowa
Story Courtesy James Allan – Iowa Athletics Iowa native Ben McCollum has been named the head coach for the University of Iowa men’s basketball program, it was announced Monday by Henry B. and Patrica B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Beth Goetz. McCollum is the 23rd head coach in program history. “We are excited to welcome Coach McCollum
REPORT: Minnesota to hire Niko Medved as new Head Basketball Coach
According to multiple reports, including one from Matt Norlander, Colorado State’s Niko Medved is set to become the next head coach at Minnesota, with an official announcement and press conference scheduled for Tuesday. A Minneapolis native and Golden Gophers alumnus, Medved is coming off a strong 2024-25 season, leading CSU to the NCAA Tournament, where
D2 DIRT: Allen U (SC) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Shawn Walker has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Allen University (SC). Walker, the former head coach at Grambling State, had been in charge at Allen since 2023. The coaching veteran has also served as the head coach at Elizabeth City State (two separate
REPORT: Ben McCollum to Iowa
According to a Pete Thamel / Jeff Borzello report, Iowa will hire Ben McCollum as their new head basketball coach. In his lone season at Drake, McCollum led the Bulldogs to a 31-4 record, a Missouri Valley Conference title, and an NCAA tournament upset over Missouri before falling to Texas Tech in the second round.
REPORT: Columbia to hire Florida assistant Hovde as new Head Coach
According to a Jeff Goodman report, Columbia will hire Florida assistant Kevin Hovde as their new head coach. HoopDirt mentioned Hovde as being in the mix here back on 3/19 (DAILY DIRT). Hovde has been at Florida since 2022 and has also worked with current Gators head coach Todd Golden at Columbia and San Francisco.
Daily Dirt – 3/24/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) UNLV Coaching Search Heats Up: Wide Net Cast, Decision Coming Soon Interviews are underway at UNLV, with AD Erick Harper casting a very wide net. Some of the names that I’ve heard the most here include Arkansas State head coach Bryan Hodgson, Bradley head coach Brian Wardle, and Florida Assistant Carlin