Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Two D3 Assistants Make the Jump to Division I I have heard that Wesleyan University (CT) assistant coach Matt Bielenda is headed to Boston University, where he will assume an administrative role (most likely as the Terriers’ new video coordinator). Bielenda spent the past two seasons at Wesleyan and helped guide
OFFICIAL: Driscoll retires at Kutztown; York named Head Basketball Coach for 2025-26 season
Following-up on something that I mentioned yesterday (D2 Dirt)…Bernie Driscoll’s retirement as the head basketball coach at D2 Kutztown is now official. Also, long-time associate head coach Tom York will serve as the interim head coach for the 2025-26 season. Here’s the official statement from KU: Bernie Driscoll, the winningest coach in Kutztown University men’s
Oklahoma Baptist adds MJ Smith as Assistant Basketball Coach
The Oklahoma Baptist University men’s basketball program and head coach Jason Eaker announced the hiring of MJ Smith as assistant coach. “We are excited to announce the hiring of MJ to our staff,” Eaker said. “His experiences and opportunities in leadership positions up until this point are an outstanding starting point to jump into this role and make an
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Zimmerman named Head Basketball Coach at Barton College
Barton College Vice President and Director of Athletics Ken Tyler has announced the removal of the interim tag for Bulldogs’ Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joel Zimmerman. Zimmerman took over as Interim Head Coach this past spring following the retirement of long-time mentor Ron Lievense, who was at the helm for 29 years. Zimmerman, who was promoted to Associate
Converse University Men’s Basketball Staff Update
The Converse University Athletic Department announced the hiring of Logan Springer as the new assistant basketball coach, while current assistant basketball coach Dexter Terry adds head developmental coach to his responsibilities. “I’m very excited to have both Logan and Dexter as a part of our program,” Converse University head basketball coach Kyle Perry said. “I have known both
Fodness named Assistant Basketball Coach at Ferris State
New Ferris State University men’s basketball head coach Bobby Pietrack has announced the appointment of Alex Fodness as his full-time assistant coach. Fodness joins the Bulldog staff after serving the past three seasons as the top assistant at fellow NCAA Division II member Bemidji State. He previously was the head coach at Minnesota State Community and Technical College in
Masek promoted to top assistant at Bemidji State
Bemidji State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mike Boschee announced Friday that Jake Masek, who spent 2024-25 as the team’s Second Assistant, has been promoted to First Assistant Coach following the departure of Alex Fodness. Jacob Masek was promoted to First Assistant Coach for Bemidji State Men’s Basketball Staff for the 2025-26 season in August. He previously served as the
Bonifay added to Montevallo Men’s Basketball Staff
Montevallo Men’s Basketball Head Coach Anthony Komara has announced the hiring of Nick Bonifay as the Falcons’ Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. The Huntsville, Ala., native returns to his home state after a five-year collegiate career at Oklahoma City University where he played under Head Coach Mark Berokoff. In his time at Oklahoma City, Bonifay played in 97
OFFICIAL: Harris named Associate Head Basketball Coach at Millersville
Following-up on something that I first mentioned back on 7/16 (D3 DIRT). Millersville has made the hiring of Dexter Harris as the Associate Head Basketball Coach official. Here is the statement released by MU: Millersville men’s basketball head coach Casey Stitzel has announced the return of Dexter Harris, who will serve as the program’s associate head coach.
Haskett added to Hawai’i Hilo Basketball Staff
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