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
Schmitt named Assistant Basketball Coach at D3 Central College
Ryan Schmitt, an Iowa native and former NCAA Division I basketball player at Illinois State University, is joining the Central College men’s basketball coaching staff as a varsity assistant. Schmitt comes to Central after spending the 2024-25 season as a graduate assistant men’s basketball coach at Illinois Wesleyan University. The Titans went 24-6 and advanced
St. Lawrence adds Cook to Basketball Staff
The St. Lawrence University men’s basketball team has added a decorated student-athlete to its coaching staff, beginning in the 2025-26 season. Kaleb Cook has joined head coach Chris Downs‘s staff as graduate assistant coach after wrapping up his playing career at Oswego State in 2023-24. “We are really excited to welcome Kaleb to the North Country,”
D3 DIRT: Gettysburg’s Dunne to be named next Head Basketball Coach at MIT
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Gettysburg head basketball coach B.J. Dunne is on the move and will take over at MIT. Dunne has been the Bullets head coach for the past 6 years, increasing his win total in each season, and ending his tenure with a 89-68 (.567) mark. This past year,
Kee announces additions to Randolph College Basketball Staff
Randolph College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Evan Kee has announced three additions to his coaching staff for the upcoming season. Aaron Hill is a Graduate Assistant and will oversee community relations. Hill has coached at various camps in Virginia. He runs a personal basketball training business in Lynchburg. He played collegiately at the University of Valley Forge
OFFICIAL: DuBrow named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Wheaton (MA)
Following-up on something that I first reported on Wednesday morning (D3 DIRT)…D3 Wheaton College has released their official statement on the transition within their men’s basketball program: Alex DuBrow ’20 has been named Interim Head Coach for the Men’s Basketball program at Wheaton College (Mass.), it was announced today by Interim Director of Athletics, Lisa Yenush.