Following up on my post on X from earlier this morning…Danny Lawson has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Bentley. Here’s the release from the school: Following a national search, Bentley University Director of Athletics Vaughn Williams is excited to introduce Danny Lawson ’07 as the fifth head coach of the Bentley men’s
Karlberg named Assistant Basketball Coach at Point Loma
Story Courtesy: Tim Heiduk, Associate Athletic Director for Communications, Point Loma Tobin Karlberg is returning to The Point. Former PLNU Men’s Basketball standout Karlberg has been hired as an assistant coach for the Sea Lions ahead of the 2026-27 season. “It’s hard to express the gratitude I have to be able to bring Tobin and Tessa back
Paustenbach named Assistant Basketball Coach at Ferrum
Director of Athletics Cleive Adams has announced the hiring of Kevin Paustenbach as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Ferrum College. Paustenbach will work under first-year Head Coach James Johnson. Paustenbach comes to Ferrum from Millennia Atlantic University in Doral, Florida, where he served as Head Men’s Basketball Coach. At MAU, he was responsible for all
D2 NEWS: Dominican names Greg Rahn Head Basketball Coach
Dominican athletics announced the hiring of Greg Rahn as its new head men’s basketball coach beginning June 2026. “Dominican looks forward to bringing Coach Rahn back to campus to lead our men’s basketball program,” athletic director Amy Henkelman said. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position with a history in developing student-athletes on
UVA Wise adds Adgate as Assistant Basketball Coach
The University of Virginia’s College at Wise (UVA Wise) Head Men’s Basketball Coach Blake Mellinger recently announced that Joe Adgate will be joining his staff as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Adgate arrives in Wise after serving as an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina since the 2022-2023 season. During his four seasons in Salisbury,
Sala added to Gannon Basketball Coaching Staff
Story Courtesy: Taylor Brown, Associate Director of Sports Information & Media Relations Fresh off the program’s first NCAA Division II National Championship, Gannon University men’s basketball head coach Easton Bazzoli has announced the addition of Tommy Sala to the Golden Knights coaching staff as an assistant coach. Sala will join Easton Bazzoli and Mike Chalas as part of a Gannon program coming off
Anderson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Ferris State
New Ferris State University men’s basketball head coach Brooks Miller has landed a familiar face to his coaching staff as Isaac Anderson has been appointed as the Bulldogs’ top assistant coach on Miller’s first FSU staff. Anderson has spent the past three seasons as an assistant coach at NCAA Division III Trine University, including two seasons where he served
D2 NEWS: Dyck hired as Head Basketball Coach at Fresno Pacific
Fresno Pacific University Athletics is proud to announce the hiring of Daniel Dyck as the head coach of Sunbird men’s basketball. He takes over for C.J. Haydock, who stepped down from his coaching role after 10 seasons in charge. Dyck will begin his new position on June 8. “We are excited to welcome Daniel to Fresno
Quinn named Head Basketball Coach at Southern Arkansas
Southern Arkansas University’s Director of Athletics Steve Browning has announced that Logan Quinn has been named the next Mulerider Men’s Head Basketball Coach. “Coach Quinn has already made a tremendous impact on our men’s basketball program and the culture of Mulerider Athletics,” said Steve Browning. “From the moment he arrived on campus the first time, it was evident that
OFFICIAL: Johnson named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Tiffin
I mentioned this one in the DAILY DIRT back on Monday. It’s now official…Sterling Johnson has been named as the head basketball coach at Tiffin University. Here’s the release from the school: Sterling Johnson has been named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Tiffin University. Prior to coming to Tiffin, Johnson coached for two seasons at
D2 NEWS: Dorian Hobbs, Jr. and Avery Taggart added to Maryville Basketball Staff
Maryville University head men’s basketball coach Kramer Soderberg has announced the addition of two members to his coaching staff. Dorian Hobbs, Jr., joins the Saints as Associate Head Coach, while Avery Taggart has been hired as an assistant coach. Hobbs, Jr. comes to Maryville after serving as head coach at Culver-Stockton College, while Taggert arrives in St.
D2 NEWS: Concord adds Drake as new Assistant Basketball Coach
Story Courtesy: Wes McKinney, CU Sports Information Director Concord University head men’s basketball coach Jayson Gee has announced the hiring of Jared Drake to the position of associate head coach. Drake arrives at Concord after serving as the head coach at the College of St. Scholastica, a Division III school in Duluth, Minnesota, during the 2025-26 season. Prior to