Liam Johnston has been hired as the Graduate Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Regis College. Johnston comes to Regis after a successful playing career at Keene State College, where he helped lead the Owls to three consecutive Little East Conference (LEC) Regular Season and Tournament Championships, two NCAA Sweet Sixteen appearances, and the 2026 ECAC
DAILY DIRT – 7/17/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Earlier this week (D2 DIRT), I mentioned that Mike Ruane has departed D2 Franklin Pierce University (NH) and will take a HS job in Florida. I have now heard from two great sources that current assistant Art Luptowski is expected to be named as the interim head coach for the 2026-27
Minnick named Assistant Basketball Coach at D3 Baruch College
Story Courtesy: Mandeep Karir, Baruch Sports Information Baruch College has announced the appointment of Dylan Minnick as an assistant coach for the men’s basketball program. The announcement was made on Thursdayby Baruch College Director of Athletics and Recreation, Heather Mac Culloch. Minnick will assist Head Coach Tammer Farid with all major tasks for the Bearcats’ six-time CUNYAC championship
DAILY DIRT – 7/14/26
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard that the search at D3 Maine Farmington has been narrowed to three, with on campus interviews being held this week. It sounds like the finalists are: Johns Hopkins Associate Head Coach Jack Barrett, Former Dartmouth, Stonehill and Brandeis assistant Josh Einhorn, and a current head coach in the
Gonzalez added to Rivier Basketball Staff; Stocklinski promoted to Assistant Coach / Offensive Coordinator
Rivier men’s basketball head coach Tom Glynn announced the promotion of Kenny Stocklinski to Assistant Coach/Offensive Coordinator following three seasons as an assistant with the program, and the addition of Josh Gonzalez to the staff. In his expanded role, Stocklinski will focus on offensive development and schemes, while continuing to play a key role in opposition scouting. “This is a well-earned
D3 North Park opens; McGhee set to become D1 assistant coach
North Park University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Edwind McGhee has accepted an assistant coaching position at an NCAA Division I institution, concluding a successful four-year tenure with the Vikings. “I would like to thank Coach Edwind McGhee for his leadership, commitment, and service to North Park Men’s Basketball,” said Director of Athletics John Born. “Ed helped elevate
Begly named Head Basketball Coach at Connecticut College
Connecticut College has hired Corey Begly as head coach of the men’s basketball program, as announced by Director of Athletics Mo White on Thursday night. Begly, who becomes the 10th head coach in the history of the program, is no stranger to Camel basketball. Prior to spending the past three years as head men’s basketball coach at
Dudley named Head Basketball Coach at Illinois College
Illinois College has named Dylan Dudley ’05 its new men’s basketball coach, Director of Athletics Meghan Roman announced today. A proud Illinois College alumnus and member of a Blueboy Hall of Fame team, Dudley returns to his alma mater with more than two decades of coaching experience spanning the NCAA Division I, II, and III levels, as
Wisconsin-Whitewater hires Fitzgerald as Assistant Basketball Coach
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s basketball program has announced the addition of Andy Fitzgerald as an assistant coach heading into the 2026-27 season. Fitzgerald arrives at UW-Whitewater with nearly 15 years of coaching experience, having most recently served as the boys’ varsity head coach at the University School of Milwaukee. His addition strengthens a Warhawk
D3 NEWS: Elmhurst adds alum Zapinski to Men’s Basketball Staff
Elmhurst Men’s Basketball and head coach John Baines announced the addition of Jonathan Zapinski to the Bluejay coaching staff. Zapinski, ’24, was a three-year team captain as a player with the Bluejays, helping lead the program to a combined record of 99-31 and three CCIW Tournament titles during his time in an Elmhurst uniform. “We couldn’t be
D2 Edinboro Opens; Jennings departs for D1 Assistant Position
After taking the Edinboro men’s basketball team to back-to-back PSAC postseason appearances head coach Jusin Jennings is stepping down to pursue another opportunity. His new landing spot sounds like it will be on the staff at Illinois State. Jennings posted a 35-49 overall record and was 28-28 in the past two seasons. In the 2024-25 season
D3 DIRT: Maine Farmington Search Update
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that the search at D3 Maine Farmington has been narrowed to eight, with Zoom interviews starting next week. The six names that I’ve heard (working to confirm 7 and 8) are: It sounds like Zoom interviews have been scheduled for 30 minutes. Not sure how