Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Caltech head men’s basketball coach Doc Eslinger is on the move and will become an assistant in the Ivy League. Eslinger has spent 18 years at Caltech, where is the program’s all-time leader in wins. During his tenure, he transformed the program and establish a number of
Payette, McGill and Weeks added to Rhode Island College Basketball Staff
Rhode Island College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Sam Ferry has announced the additions of Kevin Payette ’06, Lawrence McGill ’20 and Tyriek Weeks ’26 to his coaching staff. The trio will serve as assistant men’s basketball coaches. “We hit three home runs this offseason by hiring Kevin, Lawrence and Tyriek to our coaching staff,” Ferry said. “They embody the enthusiasm and selfless spirit that
D3 NEWS: Mizzoni named Assistant Basketball Coach at Gettysburg
Sean Mizzoni has joined the Gettysburg men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, announced by head coach Matt Hunter. Mizzoni joins the Bullet staff after spending last season as an assistant coach at Jenkintown High School. In addition to coaching at his high school alma mater last season, he was also the head coach for the boys
D3 NEWS: Cullo, Wilcott join St. Francis Basketball Staff
Saint Francis University men’s basketball head coach Luke McConnell has announced the addition of Nathan Cullo and Daunte Wilcott to his coaching staff as the Red Wolves prepare for the 2026-27 season. Cullo joins the staff as an assistant coach, while Wilcott will serve as a graduate assistant. “I am beyond excited to introduce Nate Cullo & Daunte Wilcott to the Saint Francis
D3 NEWS: Crumpley named Assistant Basketball Coach at Chicago
The University of Chicago Department of Athletics and Recreation has named Jarod Crumpley as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach, effective August 24. Crumpley joins the Maroons after spending the last three seasons as the Director of Men’s Basketball Operations at Loyola Chicago. He helped lead the Ramblers to a 57-46 overall record and a 31-23 record in the
D3 NEWS: University of Chicago adds Quinn as Assistant Basketball Coach
The University of Chicago Department of Athletics and Recreation has named Danny Quinn as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Quinn joins the Maroons after serving as an assistant basketball coach at Saint John’s College in Minnesota for the past four seasons. He helped lead the Johnnies to a pair of MIAC Regular-Season Championships in 2024 and 2025, and
D3 NEWS: Primosch named Head Basketball Coach at Washington College
Washington College’s Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics, Thad Moore, named Tom Primosch the next head coach of the men’s basketball program. “Tom made an exceptional impression on the search committee. His clear vision, leadership qualities, and experience as a Division III coach and former student-athlete distinguished him throughout the search process,” said Moore. “We are excited
D3 NEWS: Guilford adds Butler as Assistant Basketball Coach
Story Courtesy: Bryce Johnson, Director of Athletic Communications The Guilford College men’s basketball team is proud to welcome Bryce Butler as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach entering the 2026-27 season, the program announced on Wednesday. “We are excited to welcome Coach Butler to the program,” Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Jesse DeLoof said. “He is one of the most decorated players
D3 NEWS: Trombley named Assistant Basketball Coach at Norwich
Norwich University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Paul Booth has announced the addition of Dylan Trombley to the Cadets’ coaching staff as an assistant coach. Trombley joins the Norwich program after serving as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Plattsburgh State University since 2024. During his time with the Cardinals, Trombley has assisted with player development, opponent scouting, recruiting and
Jenei joins Tufts Basketball Staff
Ryan Jenei joined the Tufts University men’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach in the summer of 2026. Jenei comes to Tufts after serving as an assistant coach at Colby College during the 2025-26 season. At Colby, he contributed to all aspects of the program, including player development, on-court instruction, recruiting, opponent scouting, and
Tony Felder, Jr named Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant at New England College
Tony Felder Jr. has been named graduate assistant men’s basketball coach at New England College for the 2026–27 academic year. Felder played his first three years of collegiate basketball at the NCAA Division I level, competing for Virginia Military Institute, Stonehill College, and Radford University. He completed his collegiate career at American International College (NCAA Division
OFFICIAL: Benton retires as Head Basketball Coach at Johnson and Wales (RI)
Following up on something that I mentioned earlier this week (D3 DIRT)…Jamie Benton has announced his retirement after 22-seasons as the head basketball coach at Johnson and Wales University (RI). Here’s the press release from the school: Longtime Johnson & Wales University men’s basketball coach Jamie Benton has announced his retirement after 22 seasons at the helm