Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few quick things to kick off the first week of June… Veteran Moves On After Long Run at Boston University I can confirm that Curtis Wilson is no longer an assistant at Boston University. The veteran coach had been on the Terriers staff for the past fourteen seasons, and had
Bond resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Azusa Pacific
After nearly two decades of impact, first as a student-athlete, then assistant, and finally as head coach, Peter Bond is stepping away from the Azusa Pacific men’s basketball program to become the next Athletic Director at Western Christian Schools in Upland, Calif. Bond’s legacy is rooted deep within Cougar Basketball. He was named the sixth head coach
Backalar added as Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 South Dakota Mines
The South Dakota Mines Men’s Basketball program and Head Coach Michael Iseman have announced the hiring of Dylan Backalar as the new assistant coach for the Hardrockers. Backalar joins the Hardrocker staff after spending the 2024-25 season at Rockford University in Illinois, where he played a key role in leading the Regents to their fifth consecutive
Former Memphis assistant Faragi Phillips takes over at D2 LeMoyne-Owens
LeMoyne-Owen College president Christopher Davis, and Director of Athletics William Anderson, have announced Faragi Phillips as the college’s next head men’s basketball coach. Phillips will be tasked with reviving the LeMoyne-Owen basketball program after consecutive challenging seasons. Phillips has spent the last 5 years as an assistant at Vanderbilt University under Jerry Stackhouse, and the University of Memphis
OFFICIAL: Trilli takes over at D2 Midwestern State
I teased this move earlier today on X – it’s now official. Here’s the release from Midwestern State announcing the hiring of Jon Trilli as their new head men’s basketball coach… Midwestern State welcomes one of its own back to campus to lead its storied men’s basketball program. MSU Director of Athletics Kyle Williams announced Jon Trilli
Booker resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Cal State San Marcos
Cal State San Marcos head men’s basketball coach Nick Booker has resigned. It sounds like he will most likely end up on the staff at Cal Irvine (he was formerly an assistant there). Here is the announcement on Booker’s departure from CSUSM: Nick Booker has resigned as head coach of the Cal State San Marcos men’s
D’Alessio named Head Basketball Coach at Bluefield State
Bluefield State University athletics has announced the appointment of Luke D’Alessio as its new head men’s basketball coach. A seasoned leader with more than 30 years of coaching experience at the NCAA Division I and II levels, D’Alessio brings a distinguished resume of competitive success, player development, and program building to Big Blue. D’Alessio’s coaching
Burton named Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 Arkansas Tech
Arkansas Tech head men’s basketball coach Mark Downey has announced the hiring of Harrison Burton as the program’s assistant coach. “Coach Burton is a welcome addition to our staff,” said Downey. “He has high character, comes from a great family and has been around a lot of winning in his career thus far. Harrison brings different recruiting ties, different
Herbst named Head Basketball Coach at Minot State
Randall Herbst is returning to Minot State, this time as the Beavers’ new head men’s basketball coach. Minot State’s Vice President for Student Affairs and Intercollegiate Athletics, Kevin Harmon, announced that Herbst has signed a contract to be the Beavers’ 16th head men’s basketball coach, returning to the Magic City where he spent two seasons as
Jackson departs Talladega; Named Head Basketball Coach at Benedict
Benedict College has named Dannton Jackson as head men’s basketball coach, announced Dr. Roslyn C. Artis, President, and Willie Washington, Director of Athletics. Jackson comes to Benedict from Talladega College, where he served as Head Basketball Coach and Deputy Athletic Director. The Tornados are coming off a 20-9 record this past season, beating Division I Alcorn
Former Molloy Head Coach Marquardt takes over at league foe Mercy
Mercy University Assistant Vice President of Athletics Matt Kilcullen, Jr. has announced the hiring of Charles Marquardt as the new Mercy University Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “I am very grateful to Mercy University, and Matt Kilcullen for the opportunity to lead the men’s basketball program. I am deeply humbled and thrilled to accept this position. I look
Tifft named Head Basketball Coach at Cal State San Bernardino
California State University San Bernardino Athletics has announced the hiring of Chris Tifft as the new head coach of the Coyotes men’s basketball program. A seasoned leader with deep roots in California basketball, and extensive coaching experience across multiple collegiate levels, Tifft brings a proven record of player development, recruiting success, and competitive excellence. Tifft