FDU Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jack Castleberry announced the promotion of Nate Stitchell, Director of Player Development, to Assistant Coach. “I couldn’t be more pleased to promote Nate to Assistant Coach,” said Castleberry. “He brought great value to our staff this past season in his role as Director of Player Development. He coaches with a passion that is
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Former Stephen F. Austin Head Coach Kyle Keller joins Texas A&M Basketball Staff
Story: Brad Marquardt, Assistant AD/Athletics Communications, Texas A&M Men’s basketball head coach Bucky McMillan announced the addition of former Stephen F. Austin head coach Kyle Keller to his initial coaching staff at Texas A&M on Sunday. In addition to coaching the Lumberjacks from 2016-25, Keller also served on Billy Kennedy’s Texas A&M men’s basketball staff
Olen adds three Assistants to New Mexico Basketball Staff
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Story Courtesy Steve Kirkland, New Mexico Athletics University of New Mexico head coach Eric Olen announced three members of his coaching staff. Tom Tankelewicz, Sam Stapleton and Mikey Howell will all join the Lobo coaching staff as assistant coaches, having all served on Olen’s staff at UC San Diego. “I’m thrilled to add Tom, Sam
Texas A&M adds Cole to Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Story: Brad Marquardt, Assistant AD/Athletics Communications Men’s basketball head coach Bucky McMillan announced coaching veteran Mitch Cole as the first addition to his initial coaching staff at Texas A&M. Cole, who served on Billy Kennedy’s Texas A&M staff for five seasons from 2011-16, had been McMillan’s associate head coach at Samford since 2021. With Cole
OFFICIAL: McMillan named Head Basketball at Texas A&M
Following-up on earlier reports…Bucky McMillan has officially been named as the Head Basketball Coach at Texas A&M. Here’s the release from the Aggies announcing the move: Three-time Southern Conference Coach of the Year Bucky McMillan has been tabbed as Texas A&M’s 23rd men’s basketball head coach in school history, Director of Athletics Trev Alberts announced. McMillan will
Trio of assistants follow Henderson from South Dakota State to Drake
Drake announced on social media that three new men’s basketball assistants have been hired – all three have made the move from South Dakota State with new Head Coach Eric Henderson. Former SDSU Associate head coach Rob Klinkefus, and assistants Tramel Barnes and Billy Brown are now part of the Bulldogs basketball staff. An official
JUCO DIRT: Iowa Central’s Kirsch to become D1 assistant; Denholm promoted to Head Coach at ICCC
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that NJCAA D2 Iowa Central head coach Ryan Kirsch will become an assistant at South Dakota State. Kirsch had previously worked for new SDSU head coach Bryan Petersen at Kirkwood CC. Kirsch took over at ICCC last spring following a stint as an assistant at
REPORT: McMillan expected to be named Head Basketball Coach at Texas A&M
According to multiple reports, including one from Pete Thamel, Texas Tech is expected to hire Samford’s Bucky McMillan as their new Head Basketball Coach. According to the reports, the sides are finalizing a five-year deal. McMillan just wrapped up his fourth season at Samford where he led the Bulldogs to a 22-11 record and a
D3 Westminster College Head Basketball Coach Kevin Siroki will not return
Westminster College announced that it is making a leadership change in its men’s basketball program effective immediately. Kevin Siroki will not return after 13 seasons in the position. “I would like to thank Coach Siroki for his hard work, commitment and dedication as the head coach of the men’s basketball program, one he cares deeply about, for
D2 Academy of Art University Announces Discontinuation of Intercollegiate Sports Programs
Academy of Art University announced the decision to discontinue its intercollegiate sports programs at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 academic year. The decision comes after months of deliberation about how the university can use its resources to best serve the greatest number of students, many of whom attend the university in a remote or hybrid
D2 DIRT: Kennedy set to become new Head Basketball Coach at Cameron
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Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through multiples sources that D2 Cameron University (OK) will hire Nathan Kennedy as their new head men’s basketball coach. Kennedy has spent the past five seasons on the Arkansas Tech staff, serving most recently as the associate head coach. Prior to his time at Tech, Kennedy worked as
Filzen steps down as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Bethel University
Bethel University has announced a coaching transition will take place in men’s basketball. The university thanks Zach Filzen for his contributions and dedication to the program. A national search for a replacement will begin immediately. We’re grateful for Coach Filzen’s contributions over the past four years,” said Director of Athletics Greg Peterson. “His leadership has