St. Bonaventure head men’s basketball coach Mark Schmidt will retire at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, he announced today after the Bonnies game with Davidson at Reilly Center. “I’m a lucky guy. To be able to be the head coach at St. Bonaventure for 19 years is an honor,” Schmidt stated. “When I first got the job,
REPORT: Schmidt out at St. Bonaventure
According to multiple reports, including one from the Oleans Star, Mark Schmidt is out as the head basketball coach at St. Bonaventure. The report states that “Schmidt, who has one-year left on his contract was informed this week by St. Bonaventure men’s basketball General Manager Adrian ‘Woj’ Wojnarowski and Athletic Director Robert Beretta that he
Talley named Assistant Basketball Coach at Duquesne
Duquesne University head men’s basketball coach Dru Joyce III announced that Jordan Talley has joined the staff as an assistant coach. “We’re excited to add Jordan to our program,” Joyce III said. “When you have the opportunity to spend time with Coach Talley, you immediately know why he’s been successful throughout his coaching journey. He operates with integrity and
OFFICIAL: Nichols named Head Basketball Coach at La Salle
La Salle University President Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D., and Vice President of Athletics and Recreation and Director of Athletics Ashwin Puri announced the hiring of Darris Nichols as the school’s 21st head men’s basketball coach. A press conference to introduce Nichols will be held on Monday, March 24, at 10 a.m., at John E. Glaser Arena. Nichols most recently served
George Washington Basketball Staff Update
GW men’s basketball head coach Chris Caputo announced a series of staff updates for the program heading into the 2024-25 season. Matt Colpoys, now in his third year with the Buff & Blue, and Aaron Thompson, entering his second campaign in Foggy Bottom, have both been elevated to Assistant Coach. Additionally, GW has hired Sam Ebersold as the
St. Louis Basketball Staff Update
Mentioned all of these moves in the DAILY DIRT back on 4/9. They are all now official. Zak Boisvert, Rob Gardiner, Antone Grey, and Phil Gaetano have all been hired as assistant coaches on Josh Schertz’s new staff at St Louis. Zak Boisvert Boisvert (pronounced Bo-VAIR) has spent the last two seasons as an assistant
OFFICIAL: Schertz named Head Basketball Coach at St. Louis
Worst kept secret in college basketball over the past two weeks is now official. Here’s the press release from St. Louis announcing Josh Schertz’s hiring… Saint Louis University announced today that Josh Schertz has been named head coach of the Billikens’ men’s basketball program. Schertz will be formally introduced on Monday, April 8, at 10 a.m. in
Dru Joyce III named Head Basketball Coach at Duquesne
Duquesne University Director of Athletics Dave Harper announced Thursday that Dru Joyce III has been named the 18th head coach in the 108-year history of the Duquesne University men’s basketball program. Joyce III will be formally introduced at a press conference Monday, April 1, on DU’s campus. A media advisory will be distributed Sunday, March 31, for
Duquesne’s Dambrot set to retire following NCAA Tournament
Duquesne University head men’s basketball Keith Dambrot announced at a press conference Monday in the ballroom of the Power Center that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season. Dambot, a native of Akron, Ohio, was named head coach of the Dukes March 28, 2017, and has guided the program to a record of 115-95
St. Louis parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Travis Ford
Saint Louis University announced tonight that it has parted ways with head men’s basketball coach Travis Ford. “For eight years, Travis led our men’s basketball program with passion and dignity,” SLU Director of Athletics Chris May said. “This decision was not made lightly.” “It is our expectation to regularly compete for conference championships and play in the NCAA Tournament,”
Jones ’05 named Assistant Coach – Player Development at St. Joe’s
Saint Joseph’s Head Coach Billy Lange has announced that former Hawk standout Dwyane Jones ’05 has been named assistant coach – player development for the men’s basketball program. As assistant coach – player development, Jones will be responsible for in-game coaching and implementing and teaching drills focused on player and team development. Additionally, he will assist in opponent scouting,
University of Rhode Island Basketball Staff Update
Rhode Island men’s basketball staff members Christen Cunningham and Benny Sander have been promoted to assistant coaches, and Chandler Graves has been named as the program’s director of basketball operations. Cunningham and Sander both are entering their second season with the Rams. Cunningham joined head coach Archie Miller‘s staff in July of 2022 as its director of player