Saint Martin’s University Athletics today announced a transition in Men’s Basketball coaching leadership, with Tyler Velasquez promoted from associate head coach after Aaron Landon‘s departure to Sonoma State. The transition in leadership comes on the heels of historic success this past season, as the Saints coaching staff won GNAC Regular Season and Tournament championships, becoming
Landon named Head Basketball Coach at Sonoma State
Aaron Landon, who led St. Martin’s University to three Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) regular-season championships and two NCAA Division II regionals in five years, has been named head coach of the Sonoma State University men’s basketball team. Landon, a five-time Coach of the Year at both St. Martin’s (Lacey, WA) and South Puget Sound
Martin named Assistant Basketball Coach at Bemidji State
Bemidji State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Boschee has announced the hiring of Assistant Coach Jacob Martin. Martin joins the Beavers for the first collegiate coaching stint of his career. Martin, a 2021 graduate of the University of Northwestern- St. Paul with a degree in accounting, comes to BSU with three years of professional playing experience in Atlanta,
Johal named Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant at Western Colorado
Western Colorado University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Zac Claus has announced the addition of Jagir Johal to the Mountaineer men’s basketball program as a graduate assistant. Johal joins the Mountaineers after completing his collegiate playing career at Bellevue University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in history in the spring of 2026. During his three seasons with
Franklin Pierce Basketball Staff Update
Franklin Pierce has announced their men’s basketball staff for the 2026-27 season under recently hired Head Coach Art Luptowski. Chris Fischer will return for his second season in Rindge as an assistant, and will be joined by new hires Leo Gershgorin and Willie “Trey” Murray. Chris Fischer Fischer brings a wealth of experience from a
Anderson University Basketball Staff Update
Anderson University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Ben Thompson and the Anderson University Athletics Department have announced the hiring of Assistant Coaches Jameel Taylor, Rick Thompson, and Micah Banks. JAMEEL TAYLOR A native of Anderson, S.C., Taylor joins staff at Anderson after three seasons as the Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at North Greenville University. Taylor returns to the sidelines
Edwards added to Saint Michael’s Basketball Staff
Ray-Maurice Edwards has joined the Saint Michael’s men’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach for the 2026-27 season. He carries nearly a decade of collegiate coaching experience spanning the NCAA Division II, National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) levels, as well as international coaching experience. Edwards was an assistant
UW Parkside announces 2026-27 Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Parkside head men’s basketball coach Kyle Blackbourn has announced his coaching staff ahead of the 2026-27 season. Returning to the Rangers is Rion Rayfield who is entering his second season with the program as an assistant coach, while Matthew Mors and Jacob Ricciardi will be joining the program. “I’m really thrilled with how our coaching
Embry-Riddle’s Ridder announces retirement following 2026-27 season
Story Courtesy: Clayton Barefield, ERAU Athletics With his 37th season at the helm of the Embry-Riddle men’s basketball program drawing near, Steve Ridder has announced his plans to retire at the conclusion of the 2026-27 season. With one of the most decorated coaching careers in the history of ERAU Athletics, Ridder has been the guiding force through
Darius Wilson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Bowie State
Bowie State University Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bryan Wilson has announced the addition of Darius Wilson as an assistant coach for the 2026-27 season. Wilson returns to Bowie State with an extensive background in basketball, player development, grassroots programming, collegiate basketball, recruiting, and student-athlete mentorship. His return brings valuable experience and a familiar connection to a
Mattson hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at Northern Michigan
Northern Michigan University men’s basketball head coach Keil Ganz has announced the addition of Luke Mattson to the Wildcats’ coaching staff as an assistant coach. Mattson returns to NMU after previously serving as an assistant coach during the 2023-24 season. Mattson rejoins the Green and Gold after a stint at Southeastern Oklahoma State. He brings previous collegiate
D2 NEWS: Western Colorado hires Adams as Assistant Basketball Coach
Western Colorado University head men’s basketball coach Zac Claus has announced the hiring of Henry Adams as the program’s newest assistant coach. Adams arrives in Gunnison after spending the 2025-26 season as an assistant coach at Christopher Newport University, where he helped lead the captains to a 25-6 record, a No. 8 national ranking, and an NCAA