University of Pittsburgh Director of Athletics Heather Lyke announced today a three-year contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel that ensures his leadership of the Panthers through at least the 2029-30 season. “When Coach Capel initially arrived at Pitt in 2018, he was tasked with one of the most difficult rebuilding jobs in all of college basketball,”
Alex Kline named Syracuse Men’s Basketball General Manager
Former New York Knicks scout Alex Kline ’16 has been named Syracuse University Men’s Basketball General Manager, according to head coach Adrian Autry ’94. “As we look to compete at the highest levels, bringing in Alex as our General Manager position is critical,” said Autry. “This move aligns with our goal of being at the forefront of
Steve Smith added to Boston College Basketball Staff
Veteran ACC coach Steve Smith will join the Boston College men’s basketball staff, it was announced today by the Clement and Elizabeth Izzi Family Head Men’s Basketball Coach Earl Grant. Smith comes to the Heights from Florida State, where he served on Leonard Hamilton’s staff for the past five seasons. During his tenure with the Seminoles,
Virginia’s Bennett inks contract extension
University of Virginia Dean and Markel Families Men’s Head Basketball Coach Tony Bennett has signed a contract extension, Director of Athletics Carla Williams announced today (June 13). Bennett’s extension will keep him under contract at UVA until April 30, 2030. If Bennett is UVA’s head coach on April 30, 2026, the contract has an automatic
OFFICIAL: Elkin named Assistant Recruiting Coordinator at Stanford
I first mentioned this move back on May 29th (ACC DIRT) – it’s now official. Here’s the statement from Stanford on the hiring of Matt Elkin as their new Assistant Recruiting Coordinator. Elkin arrives at Stanford after spending the previous four seasons at Yale as director of basketball operations. Responsible for all logistics of the
ACC DIRT: Yale’s Elkin headed to Stanford
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Yale Director of Men’s Basketball Operations Matt Elkin is on the move and will join Kyle Smith’s new staff at new ACC member Stanford. It sounds like he will assume the title of Assistant Recruiting Coordinator. Elkin joined the Yale staff back in 2020 after a two-year
NC State adds Brett Nelson to Men’s Basketball Staff
Brett Nelson has been named an assistant coach for the NC State men’s basketball team, head coach Kevin Keatts announced. “I’m excited to add Brett to our staff,” Keatts said. “Brett was a talented player that played at a high level and then since deciding to join the coaching ranks has worked under some excellent coaches. He brings
Matthews elevated to Assistant Director of Recruiting and Player Development
University of Miami men’s basketball head coach Jim Larrañaga announced the elevation of graduate assistant Peter Matthews to Assistant Director of Recruiting and Player Development. Matthews, who will complete his Master of Science in education and sports administration at Miami over the summer, spent the past two seasons as a graduate assistant with the men’s
Stanford adds Shaw as Associate Head Basketball Coach
Kyle Smith, the Anne and Tony Joseph Director of Men’s Basketball, has announced the addition of Jim Shaw as the Oscar da Silva Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “Coach Shaw is a veteran coach who has had winning follow him wherever he has been. That is no accident,” said Smith. “Jim is the best coach I
Yano named DBO at Stanford
The Stanford men’s basketball staff continues to grow, as Alex Yano has been named the program’s director of operations. Yano was previously the director of operations for Kyle Smith, the Anne and Tony Joseph Director of Men’s Basketball, at Washington State. “Alex is a recent graduate of the prestigious Edward R Murrow school of communications
Frankoski named Assistant Basketball Coach at Stanford
Kyle Smith, the Anne and Tony Joseph Director of Men’s Basketball, continued to round out his staff with the addition of Stephen Frankoski as assistant coach. “Steve comes to the farm with a variety of experiences in his field of expertise. He is considered to be one of the best skill development coaches in the
OFFICIAL: Engelstad named Assistant Basketball Coach at Syracuse
No secret here – this one has been out there since Dan Engelstad resigned as the head coach at Mount St. Mary’s eight days ago. Syracuse has finally made the move official, as they have released the following statement today: Former Mount St. Mary’s (Md.) head coach Dan Engelstad has joined the Syracuse men’s basketball program as