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
D2 NEWS: Robertson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Winston-Salem State
Douglas Robertson joins Winston-Salem State University Athletics as an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, bringing more than two decades of collegiate coaching, leadership and administrative experience. Robertson has served as a head women’s basketball coach at Fort Valley State University, South Carolina State University and Bowie State University, earning multiple postseason appearances, division finishes and all-conference honors.
Gershgorin named Assistant Basketball Coach at Franklin Pierce
Leo Gershgorin joins the Franklin Pierce University men’s basketball coaching staff after spending the previous season as the lead assistant coach at Colby-Sawyer College. During his time at Colby-Sawyer, Gershgorin gained valuable experience in recruiting, scouting, player development, game preparation, and the day-to-day operations of a collegiate basketball program. Before joining Colby-Sawyer, the Brookline, Massachusetts
Washburn Head Basketball Coach Brett Ballard seriously injured in car accident
D2 Washburn University head basketball coach Brett Ballard was seriously injured in a single vehicle accident shortly after 8:15pm last night. Washburn has released the following statement: “We are deeply saddened to share that Coach Brett Ballard was seriously injured in a car accident last evening. Our hearts are with Coach Ballard, his family, the
Tyler Parker named Head Basketball Coach at Texas A&M Texarkana
Texas A&M University-Texarkana Athletics has announced the hiring of Tyler Parker as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Parker comes to A&M-Texarkana with an impressive coaching resume that includes experience at every level of collegiate basketball. Known throughout college basketball for his ability to develop student-athletes, recruit high-level talent, and build successful programs, Parker brings
Sampson promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Adams State
Adams State Men’s Basketball head coach Kenny Tripp is excited to announce the promotion of Isaiah Sampson to assistant coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. Sampson has been promoted to assistant coach after serving as graduate assistant coach for the past two seasons. He has been instrumental in player development and daily program operations. Prior to his time as
Chenault named Assistant Basketball Coach at Arkansas Tech
A familiar face is set to return to the sidelines in Tucker Coliseum as former Wonder Boys basketball player Greg Chenault will join the staff as an assistant coach. “Greg is home run hire not only this program but for me as well,” said head coach Mark Downey. “I have watched Greg coach the Russellville High School team, including
Slone named Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Westminster (UT)
Jay Slone has been named as an assistant coach for Westminster men’s basketball, bringing experience at the Division I, national prep and AAU levels. Slone spent two seasons as National Prep Head Coach at SPIRE Academy in Geneva, Ohio, compiling a 57-12 record and earning the 2024-25 Ohio Prep Conference Coach of the Year honor.
Bentley adds Haladyna as Assistant Basketball Coach
Stephen Haladyna joined the Bentley men’s basketball coaching staff in July 2026. He spent the previous three years as the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at NCAA DIII Endicott. During Haladyna’s Endicott tenure, the Gulls were regularly ranked top-25 in the nation. The program was twice awarded the Conference New England (CNE) Player of the