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Virginia Tech parts ways with two basketball staffers

Virginia Tech men’s basketball head coach Mike Young announced updates to his staff, as assistant coach Christian Webster and recruiting coordinator Blake Wetherington will not return for the 2025-26 season. “We are grateful for Christian and Blake’s dedication and hard work during their time in Blacksburg,” Young said. “Christian has been a valuable part of our program for nearly a decade,

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3 Job Interview Questions Every Coach Must Be Ready For (+ Strong Answers)

When it comes to landing a coaching job, your resume might get you in the door—but your interview is what seals the deal. Athletic directors and hiring committees aren’t just looking for someone who can draw up a lineup or run a crisp practice. They want a leader who can handle adversity, build relationships, and

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Ronnie Thomas announced as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Longwood as Aldrich Departs For UVA

Next man up. Longwood basketball didn’t have to look far for a new leader to extend the tradition of excellence established under Griff Aldrich. Ronnie Thomas – an assistant coach whose ever-present smile and relentless positive energy have already endeared him to Longwood players and the Farmville community – will serve as the program’s next head coach,

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REPORT: Sean Miller to Texas

According to a Matt Norlander report, Texas hire Sean Miller as their next head basketball coach. Miller, who previously coached Arizona for 12 seasons and is in his second stint at Xavier, will replace Rodney Terry as Texas’ head basketball coach – Terry was released today. Miller, who has led 13 teams to the NCAA

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OFFICIAL: Will Wade takes over at NC State

NC State’s McMurray Family Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan has announced that Will Wade, who has led his last five teams to the NCAA Tournament, will be the new head coach of the NC State men’s basketball program.  Wade, who has signed a six-year agreement pending approval by the NC State Board of Trustees, will be formally introduced as

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REPORT: Texas fires Rodney Terry

According to an ESPN / Jeff Borzello report, Texas has fired head basketball coach Rodney Terry. Terry took over as Texas’ head coach midseason in 2022-23, leading the Longhorns to a Big 12 tournament title and an Elite Eight run before earning a five-year contract. Previously, he spent nine seasons as a Texas assistant under

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Comer named Assistant Basketball Coach at Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Dolphins have officially announced the hiring of former FGCU standout and Stetson assistant coach Brett Comer. Comer joins the Dolphins as an assistant coach and will help to round out the JU coaching staff after the departure of associate head coach Michael Fly. The former FGCU star joined Stetson in 2022 and helped see

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OFFICIAL: Odom named Head Basketball Coach at Virginia

Virginia athletics director Carla Williams announced today (March 22) the hiring of Ryan Odom as the University of Virginia’s Dean and Markel Families Men’s Head Basketball Coach. Odom becomes the 13th head men’s basketball coach in the program’s history. Odom spent the last two seasons at VCU, leading the Rams to a 52-21 record and

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REPORT: Swarthmore’s Kosmalski taking D1 assistant job

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) According to a Jeff Goodman Field of 68 report, Swarthmore College head coach Landry Kosmalski will become the associate head coach on John Andrzejek’s new staff at Campbell. This marks second small college head coach making the move to the D1 ranks over the past few days. As first reported by

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REPORT: Virginia set to hire VCU’s Ryan Odom

According to multiple reports, including one from CBS Sports, Virginia is finalizing a deal to hire VCU’s Ryan Odom as their new head men’s basketball coach. Odom, best known for leading 16-seed UMBC to a historic upset over 1-seed Virginia in the 2018 NCAA Tournament, has guided three different programs to March Madness. He spent

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NAIA DIRT: Reyes resigns as Head Coach at Loyola (NO), will become D1 assistant

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Donald Reyes has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Loyola University (NO). Word on the street is that Reyes will join Quannas White’s new staff at Louisiana as an assistant. Reyes took over at Loyola in 2022 following the departure of Stacy Hollowell. Over

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Baruth resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Saginaw Valley State

After 13 seasons as head coach of the men’s basketball team at Saginaw Valley State University, Randy Baruth announced he’s stepping down from his head coaching duties, effective immediately. “We have enjoyed being a part of the Cardinal family for the past 13 years,” Baruth said. “I would like to thank all current and former players for their

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