John Shulman, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Central Arkansas, announces the hiring of Drake Henderson. Coach Shulman, “Drake impressed me from the second I met him. He is a basketball lifer. He loves this thing and looks forward to hard work. His willingness to be in the trenches doing what it takes for the program
Coaching Veteran Rutter added to Bellarmine Basketball Staff
Jeff Rutter has been hired as an assistant coach on the Bellarmine University men’s basketball staff, head coach Doug Davenport announced today. “We are beyond fortunate to get someone with Coach Rutter’s experience and expertise to join the program,” Davenport said. “Jeff’s values align with the values of our program in every aspect. He will help each
Irving elevated to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Florida Gulf Coast
Story Courtesy: Grayson Blalock, FGCU Athletics Florida Gulf Coast men’s basketball head coach Pat Chambers announced the promotion of DJ Irving to Associate Head Coach on Tuesday. “DJ Irving has established himself as one of the brightest young coaches in college basketball,” Chambers said. “His ability to recruit, develop players, and build authentic relationships has made a tremendous impact on
Johnson, Kapoor added to Lipscomb Basketball Staff; Cherry promoted to Associate Head Coach
Lipscomb Men’s Basketball head coach Kevin Carroll announced coaching changes ahead of the 2026-2027 season. Scott Cherry has been promoted to associate head coach, while Trey Johnson and Sagar Kapoor join the coaching staff as assistant coaches. SCOTT CHERRY – ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH Scott Cherry has been promoted to the position of Associate Head Coach. He will
Wallace hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at Florida Gulf Coast
Florida Gulf Coast men’s basketball head coach Pat Chambers announced the addition of FGCU alumni and former FSW head coach Darrin Wallace to the Eagles’ coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season. “We are thrilled to add Darrin Wallace to our staff,” Chambers said. “Darrin has proven himself as an outstanding head coach, recruiter, and mentor throughout
Bailey promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Queens Charlotte
Queens University of Charlotte head men’s basketball coach Grant Leonard is excited to announce the promotion of Dan Bailey to Associate Head Coach on Thursday afternoon. Bailey, a 2012 Queens graduate, has been on Leonard’s staff as an assistant coach since he took over the helm in 2022. “I’m incredibly fortunate to coach at this wonderful institution, a place that
Veshi named Assistant Basketball Coach at Eastern Kentucky
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: