Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from great sources that NJCAA D2 Parkland College intends to promote Jimmie Daly to head basketball coach. Daly has been on the Parkland staff for the past two seasons, and was part this year’s NJCAA D2 National Championship team. Prior to his time at Parkland, Daly worked as
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2026 HoopDirt.com Coaching Changes Tracker presented by The Coaching Portfolio
2026 HoopDirt.com Coaching Changes Tracker presented by The Coaching Portfolio The Coaching Portfolio: Helping coaches get hired with professional job search tools: Portfolios, Interview Prep, Personal Branding….www.TheCoachingPortfolio.com As we do every year, HoopDirt.com will be tracking head coaching changes at all levels of college basketball (NCAA DI, D2, D3, NAIA and JUCO). The tracker will be
Gibbons named Head Basketball Coach at Motlow State
Coaching veteran Jay Gibbons has been named as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at NJCAA D1 Motlow State. No official release from the school, but Gibbons posted the following on social media: Gibbons has most recently been working the director and head coach at Redline Basketball Academy (GA). He has also worked at South
Thompson returns to George Washington as Assistant Basketball Coach
Aaron Thompson has returned to George Washington as an assistant coach for the 2026-27 season, his third year in the role and fourth overall in the program, Head Coach Chris Caputo announced on Tuesday. “We’re thrilled to bring Aaron Thompson back to GW,” Caputo said. “Aaron is one of the most talented young coaches in the business.
Bryant Basketball Staff Update
Bryant men’s basketball head coach Jamion Christian announced the promotion of Morgan Williams and the addition of Zavier Anderson and Randy Phillips to the coaching staff for the upcoming 2026-27 season on Tuesday afternoon. Williams spent the 2025-26 season as a volunteer assistant, while Anderson and Phillips join the Bulldogs from FIU and UNC Greensboro, respectively. These three will
Scheyer adds Conklin and Powell to Duke Basketball Staff
Duke men’s basketball head coach Jon Scheyer announced Tuesday the additions of KJ Conklin as assistant coach and Alexander Powell as executive director of basketball. Conklin arrives in Durham following coaching and player development stops at the NBA G League, Division I and junior college levels, while Powell joins the Blue Devils after eight years in the NBA, bringing extensive experience
Evans promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach and Rebounding Coordinator at Queens University Charlotte
Queens University of Charlotte head men’s basketball coach Grant Leonard has announced the promotion of Sean Evans to assistant coach and rebounding coordinator on Tuesday afternoon. Evans spent his first season in the Queen City as the director of player development and played an instrumental role in the Royals first ASUN Tournament title. “Sean is a rising star in the
Terry, Davis join Charleston Basketball Staff
College of Charleston head men’s basketball coach John Groce has announced the additions of Collin Terry and Austin Davis to his inaugural staff ahead of the 2026-27 season. Terry will serve as Director of Player Development while Davis will serve as Director of Sports Performance. Terry comes to Charleston from The Pro Training Center, where
Steve Smith named Assistant Basketball Coach at South Carolina
Head coach Lamont Paris completed his staff with the addition of veteran assistant coach Steve Smith he announced on Tuesday morning. Smith brings a wealth of experience having served 13 seasons as an assistant with three different stops in the Atlantic Coast Conference. “Steve’s basketball connections throughout the southeast, and especially in the state of
Virginia promotes Hart to Men’s Basketball General Manager/Director of Player Development
University of Virginia Dean and Markel Families Men’s Head Basketball Coach Ryan Odom announced the promotion of Matt Hart to general manager/director of player development. Hart was UVA’s director of analytics in 2025–26 after serving in the same role under Odom at VCU from 2023–25. Last season, he helped lead the Cavaliers to a 30–6 record, a runner-up finish
Irving elevated to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Florida Gulf Coast
Story Courtesy: Grayson Blalock, FGCU Athletics Florida Gulf Coast men’s basketball head coach Pat Chambers announced the promotion of DJ Irving to Associate Head Coach on Tuesday. “DJ Irving has established himself as one of the brightest young coaches in college basketball,” Chambers said. “His ability to recruit, develop players, and build authentic relationships has made a tremendous impact on
Fodor named Director of Basketball Operations at CSUN
Alex Fodor returns to the CSUN Men’s Basketball program as director of basketball operations for the 2026-27 season. Prior to this season, Fodor spent one year as an assistant coach at Division II Cal State San Bernardino under head coach Chris Tifft in 2025-26. Fodor previously spent five seasons with CSUN as a team manager