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
D2 NEWS: Pinzur named Assistant Basketball Coach at Lincoln Memorial
Story Courtesy: John Dunn LMU Athletics Lincoln Memorial men’s basketball has announced the hiring of Ezra Pinzur as the newest assistant coach for the Railsplitters program. Pinzur comes to Harrogate to join the LMU staff after building a strong coaching résumé with stops at various collegiate levels and locations across the Southeast. Prior to joining the Railsplitters, Pinzur spent
D2 NEWS: Edinboro hires Gross as new Head Basketball Coach
Edinboro Athletics announced the hiring of Joshua Gross as the 13th head coach of the Fighting Scot men’s basketball program. “I am excited to welcome Coach Gross and his family to Edinboro,” said Director of Athletics Dr. Katherine Robbins. “Coach Gross brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience while demonstrating exceptional character and passion for student athlete
OFFICIAL: Ruane out, Luptowski in at D2 Franklin Pierce
I’ve been talking about this one over the past few days (D2 DIRT + DAILY DIRT) – it’s now official. Mike Ruane has resigned as the head basketball coach at D2 Franklin Pierce (he’s taking a HS jon in Florida), and will be replaced by Art Luptowski. Here’s the official release from FPU announcing the
DAILY DIRT – 7/17/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Earlier this week (D2 DIRT), I mentioned that Mike Ruane has departed D2 Franklin Pierce University (NH) and will take a HS job in Florida. I have now heard from two great sources that current assistant Art Luptowski is expected to be named as the interim head coach for the 2026-27
D2 DIRT: Franklin Pierce set to open
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Mike Ruane will depart as the head basketball coach at D2 Franklin Pierce University (NH). It sounds like he will become a high school coach / administrator in Florida. Ruane has been a collegiate head coach since 2000. He spent 22 seasons at D2
Chadwick named Assistant Basketball Coach at Pittsburg State
Pittsburg State University head men’s basketball coach Jeff Boschee announced that Blake Chadwick has been hired as an assistant coach on the Gorillas’ staff. “I’m excited to add Blake to our coaching staff,” Boschee said. “He comes in high regards from coaches he played and worked for in the past. He brings a ton of energy and