Radford Men’s Basketball Head Coach Zach Chu announced Monday morning three additions to the coaching staff for the upcoming 2026-27 season that include Larry Mangino, AJ Caldwell, and AJ Hoynack. LARRY MANGINO – ASSISTANT COACH Mangino joins the Radford coaching staff after most recently serving as an assistant coach with Liberty. While there, he helped guide the
Ronrico White added to Winthrop Basketball Staff
Winthrop head men’s basketball coach Mark Prosser announced the addition of Ronrico White to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. White joins the Eagle staff after spending last season on staff at Tennessee Tech and has extensive experience coaching across a number of conference including the SEC, OVC, Big South and Division III levels. “It’s an honor to
Gardner-Webb adds Carey as Associate Head Basketball Coach
Story Courtesy: Matthew Farris, Assistant AD of Strategic Communication Head coach Jeremy Luther and the Gardner-Webb men’s basketball team have announced the addition of Brett Carey as the newest Associate Head Coach of the Runnin’ Bulldogs. Carey comes to Gardner-Webb after one year at UNC Charlotte. While with the 49ers, Carey helped to guide Dezayne Mingo to
UNC Asheville Basketball Staff Update
UNC Asheville Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Morrell has announced the addition of Jamison McIver to the Bulldogs’ coaching staff while promoting Jonathan Steelman to General Manager/Assistant Coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. HoopDirt first reported the McIver hiring back on 6/28 (JUCO DIRT). McIver joins the Bulldogs after spending the last 14 seasons at Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute,
McGillan named Assistant Basketball Coach at USC Upstate
USC Upstate men’s basketball head coach Marty Richter announced the addition of Riley McGillan to the Spartans’ coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season. Richter enters his third season leading the program this fall after USC Upstate posted a seven-game win improvement and earned 10-plus home victories for the first time since the 2022-23 season. McGillan joins the Spartans
USC Upstate names Shaun Vandiver Assistant Basketball Coach
USC Upstate men’s basketball head coach Marty Richter announced the addition of Shaun Vandiver to the Spartans’ coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season. Richter enters his third season leading the program this fall after USC Upstate posted a seven-game win improvement and earned 10-plus home victories for the first time since the 2022-23 season. Vandiver joins the Spartans
JUCO DIRT: Caldwell Tech opening; Head Coach taking D1 Assistant job
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that NJCAA D1 Caldwell Tech head coach Jamison McIver is on the move and will become an assistant at UNC Asheville. McIver took over as the head coach at Caldwell Tech back in 2018 following six seasons as an assistant at the school. He has
Ferrell extended through 2030-31 at Presbyterian
Presbyterian College Blue Hose Director of Athletics Dee Nichols announced a five-year contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Quinton Ferrell through the 2030-31 season. “Coach Ferrell is an integral part of the Presbyterian College family, and we are thrilled that he has signed a contract extension to continue his legacy at his alma mater,” Nichols said. “His unwavering commitment
Ridder adds six to Mercer Basketball Staff
Mercer head men’s basketball coach Ryan Ridder has made the final additions to his staff for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Joining the Bears are Associate Head Coach Woody Taylor, Assistant Coach Tysor Anderson, Assistant Coach Nashad Mackey, Strength & Conditioning Coach Shawn Moran and Graduate Assistants, Jordan Harbeck and Reese Sauerbrun. Woody Taylor – Associate Head CoachWoody
Longwood hires Donovan Williams as Assistant Basketball Coach
Longwood Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ronnie Thomas announced the addition of Donovan Williams to the men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. Williams brings more than a decade of coaching experience to Longwood in his second stint with the Lancers, and he has helped guide teams to success both in the regular season and the postseason throughout his coaching career. “Donovan
Ridder extended through 2030-31 season at Mercer
Story Courtesy: Todd Anderson, Mercer Athletics Athletics department officials from Mercer University announced that men’s basketball head coach Ryan Ridder has agreed to a contract extension to lead the Bears through the 2030-31 season. “I want to thank President Penny Elkins, Athletics Director Jim Cole and the entire Mercer University community for the opportunity to continue to lead the
Piskin named Director of Basketball Operations at Longwood
Longwood Head Men’s Basketball Coach Ronnie Thomas announced the addition of Connor Piskin to the men’s basketball staff. Piskin joins the Lancers as the Director of Basketball Operations. “Connor embodies one of the core pillars of our program—humility—every single day,” Thomas said. “He is genuinely service-focused and approaches his work with a selfless mindset that puts the success of others first.