Former Seawolf Evan Hoosier returns home to begin his coaching career as a volunteer assistant on Rusty Osborne’s Alaska Anchorage staff in 2025-26. Hoosier played four seasons collegiately, finishing his career at NAIA program Westcliff (Calif.) in 2024-25 with 8.3 points on 65 percent shooting and 7.0 rebounds per game. As a junior at NAIA program Park
Kearns named Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 East Central University
East Central University men’s basketball head coach Daniel Wheeler has officially announced Sam Kearns as the new assistant coach for the Tigers ahead of the 2025–26 season. “We are excited to welcome Sam, Taylor and Gia to the Tiger Family,” said Wheeler. “Sam has hit the ground running for our program and is doing a great
D2 DIRT: Merced set to hire Stevenson’s Stewart as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D2 Cal Merced will hire D3 Stevenson University’s head coach Gary Stewart to lead its men’s basketball program. Stewart, has been the head coach at Stevenson for the past 14-seasons, but is no stranger to the West Coast. He has previously served as the head coach at
Avant named Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development at Florida Tech
Head Coach Will Murphy and Florida Tech Men’s Basketball have announced the hiring of Cecil Avant as an Assistant Coach and Director of Player Development. Coach Avant is joining the Florida Tech Panther Basketball staff ahead of the 2025-26 season. Avant brings over 15 years of coaching experience, including high school, travel, college, and player development roles. “We are thrilled
Rockhurst adds Dixon as Assistant Basketball Coach
D2 Rockhurst University has added Jarred Dixon as an assistant men’s basketball coach. No press release yet, but the RU MBB account published the following on social media:
Thompson named Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Bemidji State
Bemidji State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Boschee announced that he has completed the Beavers’ 2025-26 coaching staff with the addition of Tristan Thompson. Prior to coaching for the Beavers, Thompson spent two years coaching for North Central University as a graduate assistant. During his first season at North Central, Thompson helped lead the Rams to
Roach promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Carson-Newman
Carson-Newman head men’s basketball coach Chuck Benson has announced the promotion of Case Roach to be the program’s assistant coach. Roach joined the staff as a graduate assistant last month, and has been elevated to a full-time assistant following the transition of Camden McElhaney from C-N’s coaching staff to the athletic department’s new Director of
Henry joins Henderson State Basketball Staff
Kevin Henry has joined the Henderson State Men’s Basketball staff as an coach ahead of the 2025-26 season. Henry comes to the Reddies from Dalton State College in Georgia, where he recently completed his playing career. In two seasons with the Roadrunners, he averaged five points and three rebounds per game across two seasons, averaging
Breitenstein named Assistant Basketball Coach at New Mexico Highlands
New Mexico Highlands University men’s basketball head coach Zach Settembre has announced the hiring of Noah Breitenstein as an assistant coach for the 2025–26 season. Breitenstein, who previously played for Settembre at Louisville Collegiate School, has also worked alongside him at Coastal Carolina University and New Mexico State University. “Noah is a tremendous hire for us. He possesses an
Trost announces retirement as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Lewis University; Rocco will take over as “active” Head Coach
After a decorated coaching career spanning over 40 years, head coach Scott Trost has announced his plan to retire as head coach of the Lewis University men’s basketball team effective September 5th. “Scott Trost has made a remarkable impact on Lewis University and our men’s basketball program over his 19 seasons as head coach” said Assistant Vice President For
Northern Michigan Basketball Staff Update
Matt Majkrzak and the Northern Michigan men’s basketball team have announced the hiring of Luke Taylor as an Assistant Coach. In addition, John-Michael Hughes, now going into his second season, has been promoted to lead Assistant Coach on the staff. “We are extremely fortunate to, yet again, have a great coaching staff for the 2025-26 season,” Majkrzak commented. “A
Martin, Rivers Join Western Colorado Men’s Basketball Staff
Western Colorado has announced the additions of Demitrius Martin and Amar Rivers to the men’s basketball staff. Demitrius Martin Men’s Basketball’s Head Coach, Zac Claus, said “We are excited to add Demitrius to our program. He stood out in our search, and I expect him to positively impact things right away. Demitrius will instantly help to raise