Following-up on last night’s report…Cal State Bakersfield has now released a statement on head coach Rod Barnes departure from the men’s basketball program: Cal State Bakersfield Men’s Basketball Head Coach Rod Barnes is ending his accomplished tenure with the university, effective Sept. 24, 2025. “I want to thank Coach Barnes for guiding our scholar-athletes since 2011 and
Rod Barnes out as Head Basketball Coach at Cal State Bakersfield
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Rod Barnes won’t survive the Kevin Mays scandal, and will resign as the head basketball coach at Cal State Bakersfield. I mentioned this as a situation to keep an eye on this past weekend (DAILY DIRT), and KBAK in Bakersfield is now reporting that it is a done deal. I have
University of Hawai’i hires Wilson as Assistant Basketball Coach
University of Hawai’i men’s basketball head coach Eran Ganot has announced the addition of Clay Wilson to the Rainbow Warrior staff as an assistant coach. Wilson boasts more than a half dozen years of coaching experience with stops in the Big XII, WCC, Ivy League and Conference USA. The native of Oklahoma has been a part of
Cal Poly Men’s Basketball Program Announces Personnel Upgrades
With second year assistant coach Jesse Pruitt adding general manager responsibilities to his resume and fellow assistant Sam Walters designated as recruiting coordinator, the Cal Poly men’s basketball staff celebrated five combined promotions and hirings during the summer of 2025. Joining Pruitt and Walters on Cal Poly’s staff is James Andrisevic, who arrives at Mott
UC Davis hires Fortune Solomon as Assistant Basketball Coach
UC Davis men’s basketball head coach Jim Les announced the addition of Fortune Solomon as an assistant coach ahead of the 2025-26 season. Solomon joins the Aggies after most recently serving as an assistant coach with the Brooklyn Nets’ G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets. “We’re thrilled to welcome Fortune to our staff,” Les said. “His passion for
UC Riverside Basketball Staff Update
UC Riverside men’s basketball head coach Gus Argenal has announced the completion of his 2025–26 coaching staff with the additions of Tim Bross, Blake Wetherington, Reuben Williams, and Matthew Musselman. The ensemble brings a combined wealth of experience across Division I, II, and III programs, including multiple NCAA Tournament appearances, conference championships, and the development of NBA and professional players. Bross
Kosich hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at UC Davis
Ahead of the 2025-26 season, UC Davis head men’s basketball coach Jim Les has announced the addition of Mike Kosich to the Aggies’ coaching staff. Kosich will serve in a dual role as Assistant Coach and Chief of Staff, joining the program during a pivotal time as UC Davis prepares to transition to the Mountain West Conference in 2026.
Matthew Musselman named Assistant Basketball Coach at UC Riverside
Matthew Musselman has been named as an assistant basketball coach at UC Riverside. Musselman, the son of current USC head coach Eric Musselman, joins the Highlanders after stints as a graduate assistant at USC and Arkansas, During his time with the Trojans and Razorbacks, he contributed to opponent scouting, player development, film breakdown, and recruiting
Nizam named Assistant Basketball Coach at Cal State Fullerton
Cal State Fullerton Head Coach Dedrique Taylor and the men’s basketball program announced the addition of Hassan Nizam to the coaching staff as a new assistant coach. Nizam comes to Cal State Fullerton after spending the last two seasons as an assistant coach at Central Michigan where his main responsibilities were recruiting student-athletes, game preparation, and on-floor
Rosenthal added to UC Santa Barbara Basketball Staff
The UC Santa Barbara Men’s Basketball program has hired Brandon Rosenthal as an assistant coach, Head Coach Joe Pasternack announced today. “We are very excited to have someone with Brandon’s basketball experience join our staff,” said Pasternack. “Not only does Brandon bring head coaching experience, but his stints in the NBA and at Arizona State have equipped
UC San Diego Basketball Staff Update
UC San Diego men’s basketball coach Clint Allard ’08 has announced his coaching staff for the 2025-26 season. Skye Ettin, Rich Shayewitz, Daniel Eberhardt, and Denzel Brito have joined the Triton staff which includes Allard and third year assistant Steven Aldridge. “I’m thrilled about the exceptional coaching staff we’ve brought together,” Allard said. “Each member brings relevant, diverse experience and a deep commitment
UC San Diego promotes Clint Allard to Head Men’s Basketball Coach
UC San Diego Director of Athletics Earl W. Edwards has named Clint Allard ’08 the new head men’s basketball coach of the Tritons. Allard becomes the 13th head coach in program history, and the second at the Division I level. Allard will report to Edwards in his new role. “I have the distinct privilege to announce Clint Allard as