Former Vulcan Anthony Haskett returns to the Big Island to join the Hawai’i Hilo Men’s Basketball coaching staff, as announced by sixth-year head man Kaniela Aiona. Haskett spent three seasons with the Vulcans from 2019-2022, earning bachelor’s degrees in Communication and Kinesiology & Exercise Sciences. For the 2021-22 academic year, he was honored as Hawai’i Hilo Men’s Basketball
D2 Davis & Elkins adds Ford as Assistant Basketball Coach
Davis & Elkins College Men’s Basketball is pleased to announce the hiring of Craig Ford as an assistant coach for the 2025–26 season. Ford brings a proven track record of winning, player development, and program-building success at both the high school and junior college levels. Ford joins the Senators after two standout seasons as the
Columbus State names Ivey Assistant Basketball Coach
Columbus State University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Robert Moore has announced the hiring of Karl Ivey as the program’s newest assistant coach. A familiar face in Columbus, Ivey returns to CSU after previously serving as the program’s graduate assistant from 2021-23. “I feel Karl will be a major contributor to our success here at Columbus State,” Coach
Western Oregon adds former Central Michigan DBO Chris Reeves as Assistant Basketball Coach
First-year Western Oregon men’s basketball coach Ryan Orton has added Central Michigan’s Chris Reeves as his assistant coach. Reeves joins the Wolves after serving as CMU men’s basketball’s director of operations in 2024-25 after spending the previous year as the Chippewas’ director of player development. Reeves does have ties to Oregon as he served as the student manager for
Toussaint promoted to Full-Time Assistant Basketball Coach at West Texas A&M
West Texas A&M men’s basketball head coach Tom Brown has announced the promotion of WT alumni Zach Toussaint to a full-time assistant coaching role with the Buffaloes for the 2025-26 campaign. “Zach Toussaint was arguably one of the best offensive players to ever play at West Texas A&M University. He played his high school basketball at Johnsburg HS, a Village in
Boone promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Rogers State
Rogers State head men’s basketball coach Justin Barkley has announced the promotion of Jimmy Boone to associate head coach. Boone joined the men’s basketball program as an assistant coach in April 2023. “Jimmy has played a pivotal role as we’ve continued to build Rogers State basketball over the years,” Barkley stated. “His understanding over the past two seasons with
D3 DIRT: Wilson College opens; Harris taking D2 assistant job
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Dexter Harris is no longer the head basketball coach at D3 Wilson College (PA). He will return to D2 Millersville University (PA) where he will become an assistant coach. Prior to taking over at Wilson last May, Harris had spent three seasons on the MU staff. In
Cascio named Assistant Basketball Coach at Menlo College
Menlo College Men’s Basketball welcomes Jackson Cascio as the staff’s Assistant Coach, joining him with new Head Coach Jamison Montgomery. Helping guide Cal State Dominguez Hills men’s basketball to numerous championships, national success, and the best records in school history each of the past two seasons, Cascio now brings his elite pedigree to the Oaks’ program. “I
D2 DIRT: UC Merced opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Kevin Pham is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at rising NCAA D2 UC Merced. Pham, the 2024-25 California Pacific Conference Coach of the Year, had been at the helm of the Bobcats for the past ten seasons. Last season, Pham led the Bobcats to a 20-7
Crutchfield named Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Benedict
Benedict head men’s basketball coach Dannton Jackson has announced the hiring of Josh Crutchfield as assistant coach. Crutchfield comes to the Tigers after serving the last two seasons on the staff of Southern Methodist University. Crutchfield was a Graduate Assistant with the Mustangs, who went 24-11 overall and advanced to the second round of the National Invitational Tournament. SMU
OFFICIAL: Perry named Head Basketball Coach at Converse University
I mentioned this move on Friday (D2 DIRT) – it’s now been made official. Kyle Perry has been hired as the new Head Basketball Coach at D2 Converse University. Here’s the release from the school: The Converse University Athletic Department announced the hiring of Kyle Perry today as the new head coach of the Converse
Young Harris College adds Lathon and Linton to Basketball Staff
Story Courtesy: Spencer Mathis Director of Media & Communications The Young Harris College men’s basketball program has announced the addition of Torrence Lathon and Jensen Linton to its coaching staff ahead of the 2025–26 season. Lathon joins the Mountain Lions as an assistant coach following a successful run at Fayetteville State University, while Linton transitions from player