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.
Louis promoted to Men’s Basketball Recruiting Coordinator at Charleston Southern
Monday, the Charleston Southern men’s basketball program and head coach Saah Nimley announced the elevation of Assistant Coach Nate Louis to Recruiting Coordinator. Louis has been part of the Buccaneer basketball program for the past eight seasons, serving as a player from 2018-20, Video Coordinator in 2020-21, Director of Basketball Operations in 2021-22, and Assistant Coach since 2022. During
Everett named Assistant Basketball Coach at Charleston Southern
The Charleston Southern men’s basketball program and head coach Saah Nimley announced the addition of assistant coach Colton Everett. Everett returns to the Charleston Southern University men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach after spending the 2021-26 seasons as an assistant coach at both Ohio Dominican University and Malone University. At Ohio Dominican, Everett helped guide the
Ruiz named Assistant Basketball Coach at High Point
Jorge Ruiz has departed the staff at Weber State and has been named as an assistant at High Point. No official statement yet from HPU, but the Standard-Examiner has reported the move. Ruiz spent the past eight seasons at Weber State, beginning as the program’s Video Coordinator before being promoted to Director of Basketball Operations.