Linfield men’s basketball and first-year head coach Elijah Gurash welcome two assistant coaches to the team for the program’s first season under new leadership. Gurash announced the hiring of the team’s two assistants who recently began their new roles with the team this Fall. Coaches Jesse Bender and Matt Gehrke bring over two decades of
Connecticut College MBB Assistant takes over WBB program as Interim Head Coach
The Connecticut College Department of Athletics announced the coaching staff for the women’s basketball program. Brett Zanardi has been named interim head coach and will lead the Camels during the 2025-26 season, and Wade McNamara will serve as assistant coach. Both are products of the Connecticut basketball scene and have strong ties within the state.
Keckler steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Moravian; Mayes named Interim Head Coach
Moravian University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Darryl Keckler has stepped down from his position to become Associate Athletic Director – Development at Middle Tennessee State University. The Greyhounds have named full-time assistant coach Michael Mayes as interim head coach for the 2025-26 season. “We are grateful for all that Darryl has accomplished these past three years here at Moravian,”
D3 DIRT: John Jay set to name NESCAC assistant as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that John Jay College is set to hire Tufts University assistant James Holmes as its next head men’s basketball coach. Holmes joined the Tufts staff in 2023 and previously served as an assistant at RPI, Oswego State, and his alma mater, SUNY Oneonta. During his time at both
Mason announces departure as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Centre College
D3 Centre College head men’s basketball coach Greg Mason took to social media this morning to announce that he is stepping away from his position after 33 years at the school: The 1994 Centre grad owns a 459-216 (.680) record during his 26 seasons as the head coach. The all-time winningest coach in Centre men’s
Merceus named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Manhattanville
Story Courtesy: John Ewen, Director of Athletic Communications Manhattanville The Manhattanville University Department of Athletics and Recreation and Associate Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Julene Caulfield has announced the hiring of Jon Merceus as head coach for the Manhattanville University men’s basketball team. Merceus joins the Valiants after a stellar six-season run as assistant coach at Division
Stevens Institute adds Ortman as Assistant Basketball Coach
Stevens Institute of Technology head men’s basketball coach Bobby Hurley announced Tuesday the hiring of Oliver Ortman as an assistant coach for the Ducks. “I’m thrilled to add Oliver to our coaching staff,” Hurley said. “He’s a tireless worker with great passion for the game, and his background as a former player in the MAC Freedom gives him
D3 Wilson College hires Bowens as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Wilson College Athletics welcomes Michael (Mike) Bowens as the new men’s basketball head coach for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Bowens makes his way to the Phoenix program after serving as the associate head coach of Chestnut Hill where he’s been since the 2021-22 season. “I am truly honored to accept the role of men’s basketball
Ward promoted to Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Roger Williams
Roger Williams University Athletics announced that Mark Ward has been promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach. Ward has brought experience to RWU over the last four years, contributing to the development of student-athletes both on and off the court. With 36 years of combined high school and collegiate coaching experience, he has built a reputation for
Wisconsin-Stout adds Wagner as Assistant Basketball Coach
The University of Wisconsin-Stout head men’s basketball Tom Webb is thrilled to announce the hiring of Tim Wagner as assistant coach. Wagner brings a wealth of experience as both a player and coach, poised to make an immediate impact on the Blue Devils’ program. Wagner joins UW-Stout after serving three seasons as the lead assistant coach at
D3 DIRT: Cocozello no longer Head Basketball Coach at St. Joseph’s – Brooklyn
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Long-time St. Joseph’s-Brooklyn head basketball coach Joseph Cocozello is no longer working at the college. His bio has been 404’d from the website, and his name removed from the staff directory. Cocozello has been the Bears part-time head coach since 2002 and has most recently been serving as the Principal at
Massey, Polce added to Basketball Staff at D1/D3 St. Francis
Saint Francis University men’s basketball head coach Luke McConnell has announced the additions of Tanner Massey and Kyle Polce to his coaching staff. “I am so thrilled to add Kyle Polce & Tanner Massey to the staff this year,”. “They bring a wealth of knowledge, passion & work ethic that our players will immediately benefit from. Kyle