The University of Texas Board of Regents has approved a six-year, $32 million guaranteed contract for new men’s basketball coach Sean Miller, signaling a major investment in reviving the program after a challenging first season in the SEC. Miller’s deal, which starts at $4.8 million in the 2025–26 season and increases by $200,000 annually, nearly
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Walsh named Assistant Basketball Coach at Ohio State
Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler has announced the addition of Brian Walsh as an assistant coach on his staff. “I’m excited for Brian and his family to join our Ohio State Hoops family,” Diebler said. “Brian is a proven recruiter with deep Midwest ties who has excelled at connecting with and developing players. His
Wofford Basketball Staff Update
Back on 4/28, I mentioned that former Lincoln Memorial head coach Jeremiah Samarrippas would be hired as an assistant at Wofford. The hiring has now been made official, as has the hiring of Trent Patterson. Here’s the official release from Wofford: Wofford College men’s basketball head coach Dwight Perry has announced the hiring of Jeremiah Samarrippas and
Cherry named Assistant Basketball Coach at Lipscomb
Scott Cherry has been added as an assistant basketball coach at Lipscomb University. Cherry joins the staff with decades of coaching experience, having most recently served as an assistant coach at Central Michigan University the last two seasons where he contributed to recruiting, game preparation and on-floor coaching. In his first season with the Chippewas,
Daily Dirt – 5/9/25
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Fowler Emerging as Top Choice at Saginaw Valley State I have heard from multiple sources that Western Michigan associate head coach Chris Fowler is the leader for the opening at D2 Saginaw Valley State. Fowler has been on the WMU staff for the past three seasons, and has also worked at
Murken added to South Dakota Basketball Staff
Story Courtesy Steve Carlson, Assistant AD for Communications South Dakota University of South Dakota Head men’s basketball coach Eric Peterson has announced the hiring of Matt Murken to his staff heading into the 2025-26 season. Murken spent the last 13 seasons as a head coach at the NCAA Division II level. “Matt’s resume speaks for itself. He was extremely
Goldsmith named Head Basketball Coach at Middlebury
Middlebury has named Matt Goldsmith as the Russell L. Reilly Head Coach of Men’s Basketball. Goldsmith has spent the last 10 seasons at the helm of The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) men’s basketball program and will assume his role with the Panthers on May 27. “We are thrilled to welcome Matt as our new
Netti joins Illinois State Basketball Staff
Illinois State head coach Ryan Pedon has announced the addition of veteran assistant coach Mike Netti to his coaching staff starting with the 2025-26 season. “I am extremely excited to reconnect with Coach Pedon, and to be a part of the Illinois State University community,” said Netti. “His approach to investing in players and building relationships is
Murken resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Minot State
With the memories still fresh following the most successful season on the hardwood in Minot State men’s basketball history, long-time coach Matt Murken is ready for a change. Minot State’s Vice President for Student Affairs and Intercollegiate Athletics, Kevin Harmon, announced today that Coach Murken has turned in his resignation as Minot State’s head men’s basketball coach to
Hampton Associate Head Basketball Coach Greg Fahey assumes additional role of General Manager
Greg Fahey enters his second season with the program. Fahey has been on Thomas’s staff since the inaugural campaign. After the Pirates’ successful first year, he will add the General Manager title to the Associate Head Coach role. Fahey has experience in the NIL space working with Coach Ed Cooley and Mark Fox during his
Former Seward CC Head Coach Hernandez lands at D2 Minot State as an assistant
The Minot State men’s basketball team is adding an experienced collegiate head man as an assistant coach for the coming season. Beavers head basketball coach Matt Murken is pleased to introduce Rylee Hernandez as the newest addition to Minot State’s men’s basketball coaching staff. Coach Hernandez brings almost a decade of experience as a junior college head man with
Rahon promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at St. Mary’s
Saint Mary’s head men’s basketball coach Randy Bennett announced the promotion of Joe Rahon to Associate Head Coach. Rahon has been an assistant coach under Bennett and on staff with the Gaels since the 2021-22 season. Since Rahon has been on staff, Saint Mary’s has earned a school-record four straight NCAA Tournament appearances, including single-digit seeds in each of