Story Courtesy Peter Trainor, SFA Student Assistant for Strategic Communications The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjack Basketball Team and Head Coach Matt Braeuer announced the hiring of Jovan Austin on Wednesday. Jovan Austin begins his first season with the SFA Men’s Basketball Program after spending the previous three seasons on the Mississippi State Bulldogs Men’s Basketball Staff. While
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Barnwell named Assistant Basketball Coach at Iowa
Story courtesy James Allan, Iowa Athletics Luke Barnwell has been named an assistant coach with the University of Iowa men’s basketball program, it was announced Wednesday by head coach Ben McCollum. Barnwell comes to Iowa City with 14 years of coaching experience, most recently spending two seasons in the Big 12 Conference at Texas Tech. He also
Bryant Basketball Staff Update
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Bryant men’s basketball head coach Jamion Christian announced the additions of Harley Fuller, Brian Merritt, Bruce Shingler and Derrick Wall to the Bulldog coaching staff. “I am extremely excited about working with this group of men as all of our passions are aligned in building Bryant basketball into one of the most dominant teams in the America East,” Christian said. “I
D2 DIRT: Hoehn steps away as Head Basketball Coach at Bluefield State
Bluefield State head basketball coach Devin Hoehn has resigned according to a message that he posted on social media today. Hoehn led Bluefield State to a 19-12 record this past season, and an appearance in the NCAA D2 Tournament. In his four seasons at the school, he went 48-62 (.436). No word yet on his
Summers named Head Basketball Coach at Cleveland State
Rob Summers has been named the new head coach of the Cleveland State men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Kelsie Gory Harkey announced today (April 9). Summers previously served as an assistant coach for the Vikings and becomes the 18th head coach in program history. “We are thrilled to welcome Rob Summers, his wife Emelie, and his
Wilson inks contract extension at VMI
After leading the basketball program to its greatest single-season turnaround in school history, VMI Head Basketball Coach Andrew Wilson has signed a three-year extension to coach the Keydets through the 2029-30 season. His original contract upon his hire in April of 2022 was a five-year agreement through the 2026-27 season. Today’s extension initiates an additional three years
OFFICIAL: Murphy named Head Basketball Coach at Florida Tech
I mentioned this move back on 4/7 (D2 DIRT). It’s now been made official – Wofford’s Will Murphy has been hired as the new head basketball coach at D2 Florida Tech. Here’s the official statement: Florida Tech Director of Athletics Jamie Joss announces announce the hiring of Will Murphy as the next head coach of the Panthers
Akron’s Groce extended through 2034-35 season
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The University of Akron (UA) and head men’s basketball coach John Groce have agreed to a one-year contract extension, adding to a previously approved 10-year extension, which will run through the 2034-35 season, UA President R.J. Nemer and Interim Director of Athletics Dr. Matthew Juravich announced on Tuesday. The one-year extension is pending board approval. “Coach Groce has demonstrated
D2 DIRT: Lincoln Memorial search update
In today’s Daily Dirt, I mentioned that the job at D2 powerhouse Lincoln Memorial University (TN) had been offered to Lenoir-Rhyne University (NC) head coach Brent Owen. I have now heard from multiple sources that Owen, who led the Bears to a 29-6 record and an appearance in the NCAA D2 Elite Eight this past
D’Alessio, Fayetteville State mutually part ways
Luke D’Alessio successfully accomplished his objective of establishing the Fayetteville State men’s basketball program as a contender in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) when he assumed the role of the 18th head coach in 2019. After five seasons at the helm, Coach D’Alessio and Fayetteville State University have reached a mutual decision to part ways—closing
Adams named Head Basketball Coach at Cleveland Community College
Cleveland Community College President Dr. Jason Hurst officially announced Jabarr Adams as the new Head Coach of the Yetis Men’s Basketball program. Adams succeeds former head coach Grayson Pierce. Adams, who joined the Yetis in 2024 as Associate Head Coach, brings a dynamic blend of collegiate and high school coaching experience, coupled with a passion
Nelson, Smith added to Northern State Basketball Staff
Northern State University head men’s basketball coach Matt Wilber announced his 2025-26 coaching staff today with the additions of Jack Nelson and Wes Smith. Nelson joins the Wolves after serving as the associate head coach at the University of Sioux Falls and head coach at the University of Mary, while Smith served as an assistant