The W Athletics has announced longtime college coach and former professional player, Bernard Hopkins, as its new head men’s basketball coach. Hopkins will begin his duties as the third hoops head coach in program history on May 19, 2026. “We are very blessed to have someone with Coach Hopkins’ basketball pedigree come in to build
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Short named Head Basketball Coach at Tallahassee State
Tallahassee State College is announcing two key leadership hires that will help shape the future of Eagle Athletics. The College has named Brett Rutherford as Director of Athletics and Campus Recreation and Trent Short as Head Men’s Basketball Coach, bringing experienced, student-focused leaders to one of the top athletics programs in the Florida College System.
Underwood, Illinois agree to new contract terms
Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood and the University have agreed to new terms related to his existing six-year contract, Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman announced Thursday. Underwood’s contract, which runs through June 30, 2032, could now extend through June 30, 2036, based on team performance over the next four seasons. The agreement would also include updated financial terms
Bailey promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Queens Charlotte
Queens University of Charlotte head men’s basketball coach Grant Leonard is excited to announce the promotion of Dan Bailey to Associate Head Coach on Thursday afternoon. Bailey, a 2012 Queens graduate, has been on Leonard’s staff as an assistant coach since he took over the helm in 2022. “I’m incredibly fortunate to coach at this wonderful institution, a place that
Dayton Basketball Staff Update
University of Dayton men’s basketball coach Anthony Grant has announced several staff updates for the upcoming 2026-27 season, including the elevation of James Kane to associate head coach, as well as the hiring of Nick Irvin and Jordan Talley as assistants. The 2026-27 campaign will be the seventh at Dayton for Kane, who was a member of Grant’s first staff
Boyle added to Charlotte Basketball Staff
Charlotte Men’s Basketball coach Wes Miller announced Thursday that Brian Boyle has been named an assistant coach on his inaugural staff with the 49ers. He joins Marcus Paige and Claude Pardue as assistant coaches alongside Associate Head Coach Chad Dollar. Boyle, like Miller, has roots in North Carolina after spending the last two seasons with the Greensboro Swarm, the NBA G League affiliate of
Mongilia steps down as Director of Basketball Operations at Princeton
Long-time Princeton Director of Basketball Operations Chris Mongilia is stepping down and getting out of the coaching business. He had been with the Tigers since 2016 and also worked at St. Peter’s and Kean. It sounds like he’s entering the private sector and is part of a start-up in the youth sports world. Mongilia posted
D3 NEWS: Mark Smith named Assistant Basketball Coach at Rockford
Rockford University head men’s basketball coach Aaron Jacobs announced the addition of Mark Smith as an assistant coach for the Regents men’s basketball program ahead of the 2026-27 season. “Coach Mark Smith is one of the most driven and respected young coaches in the game,” said Jacobs. “His work ethic, loyalty, and passion for developing student-athletes make him a tremendous addition
OFFICIAL: Thompson named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Anderson (SC)
Following up on something that I first mentioned yesterday (D2 DIRT)…Ben Thompson has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Anderson University (SC). Still no release on AU’s site, but they posted the following on social media earlier today: Thompson served as the head coach at Emory and Henry from 2019-24,
D3 NEWS: Beam named Assistant Basketball Coach at Trine
The Trine University men’s basketball team has announced the addition of Adam Beam to the coaching staff. Beam joins the Thunder coaching staff after spending the past two seasons at Adrian College. “We are excited to welcome Adam Beam to our coaching staff at Trine University” said Thunder Head Coach Jon VanderWal. “Adam comes highly recommended, understands the MIAA
Gilbert named Assistant Basketball Coach at Colorado
Story Courtesy: Troy Andre, Associate Director/Athletic Communications – Colorado Tyson Gilbert has been named an assistant coach/quality control analyst for the Colorado men’s basketball team, head coach Tad Boyle announced on Wednesday. Gilbert, a graduate assistant for the Buffaloes the last two seasons, joins the Colorado staff after former associate head coach Mike Rohn left in April for
Former Wabash Valley Head Coach Terrance McGee joins North Dakota State Basketball Staff
North Dakota State head men’s basketball coach David Richman announced the hiring of Terrance McGee as an assistant coach for the Bison on Wednesday, May 13. McGee comes to NDSU from Wabash Valley College in Mount Carmel, Ill., where he served as head coach at the junior college for three seasons from 2023-26. “We are delighted to