Ben Veshi, who won 80% of his games as head coach of the Hargrave Military Academy prep basketball team, will join the Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball program as an assistant coach. In three seasons as the head coach of Hargrave’s prep team, Veshi compiled a record of 109-27 (.801), won the 2025-26 Elite Prep League
Leonard receives contract extension at Queens University of Charlotte
Queens University of Charlotte head men’s basketball coach Grant Leonard has earned a fully-guaranteed contract extension, Director of Athletics Cherie Swarthout announced on Tuesday afternoon. The extension keeps Leonard at the helm of the Royals program through the 2030-31 season. “Grant Leonard continues to prove he is the right leader for Queens Men’s Basketball throughout our Division 1 journey, and at
Cabral Huff joins North Florida Basketball Staff
North Florida Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bobby Kennen announced the addition of Assistant Coach Cabral Huff on Wednesday. “North Florida got better today with the addition of Coach Huff to our staff,” Kennen said. “Cabral is one of the most well-liked and respected coaches in the country. He’s a high character leader and mentor with a special
Freesman named Assistant Basketball Coach at North Florida
North Florida Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bobby Kennen announced the addition of Assistant Coach Zack Freesman on Tuesday. “We’re extremely excited to welcome Zack, Jill and Amelia home,” Kennen said. “I first met Zack as a high school senior. Immediately, he articulated his dream of becoming a Division I coach, in addition to his plans for doing
OFFICIAL: Smith named Head Basketball Coach at West Florida
Following up on something that HoopDirt had first back on April 3rd…Tanner Smith has officially been hired as the head basketball coach at rising D1 West Florida. Here’s the release: The University of West Florida has hired Tanner Smith as its men’s basketball head coach, UWF Associate Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Dave Scott announced Tuesday. “I couldn’t be
Stutts departs Freed-Hardeman, named Assistant Basketball Coach at North Alabama
I teased this one in the Daily Dirt back on 3/29 when I said a “monster” NAIA was opening. Here it is…Drew Stutts, who led Freed-Hardeman to the 2025-26 NAIA National Championship is on the move and has been hired as an assistant at his alma mater North Alabama. Here’s the official release from UNA:
Austin Peay’s Gipson agrees to contract extension
Story: Alex Allard, APSU Assistant Director of Athletics Communications After winning the first Atlantic Sun Conference Championship in program history during the team’s most successful season in nearly two decades, Austin Peay State University head basketball coach Corey Gipson agreed to a contract extension through the 2029-30 season, Austin Peay Director of Athletics Jordan Harmon announced Friday. “It is
Shulman inks contract extension at Central Arkansas
University of Central Arkansas Director of Athletics, Matt Whiting, has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach John Shulman keeping him with the Bears through the 2029-2030 season. The Bears finished the season with a 22-12 overall record and a 15-3 mark in ASUN Conference play. UCA won two games in the ASUN Tournament to advance
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Kennen named Head Basketball Coach at North Florida
Bobby Kennen has been named the full-time head men’s basketball coach at University of North Florida after serving the 2024–25 season in an interim role. Kennen, who spent 16 seasons as an assistant with the Ospreys before replacing Matthew Driscoll last May, guided UNF to a 7–25 record this season. According to athletic director Nick
Chambers receives contract extension at Florida Gulf Coast
Florida Gulf Coast University Director of Athletics Colin Hargis has announced contract extensions for five FGCU head coaches, retaining key talent for the Eagles across several programs. Included in this group is head men’s basketball coach Patrick Chambers. Chambers inked a three-year extension which will see him under contract with the Eagles through the 2029 season. Chambers’ 2025
Pujol extended through 2029-30 at North Alabama
University of North Alabama Director of Athletics Dr. Josh Looney announced a new five-year contract for head men’s basketball coach Tony Pujol, extending him through the 2029-30 season. Pujol’s extension comes on the heels of a historic season for the men’s basketball program. The Lions finished with a 24-11 overall record and won the 2025 Atlantic Sun Conference Regular
North Florida Basketball Finalizes Staff with additions of Marlin, Hendricksen
North Florida men’s basketball head coach Bobby Kennen finalized the staff with the additions of assistant coaches Bob Marlin and Carter Hendricksen on Monday. “We’re elated to welcome Bob Marlin to our staff,” Kennen said. “Coach Marlin adds a wealth of experience and sustained championship success to our program. He’s a high-character leader with a varied skill