Eckahelo Simpson named the Graduate assistant for the UDallas Men’s Basketball program. Eckahelo Simpson, graduate assistant, enters his first season with the University of Dallas men’s basketball program in 2026-27, bringing experience as both a player and youth basketball coach focused on skill development, mentorship, and player growth. Most recently, he served as an AAU Assistant Coach
D3 NEWS: Morris hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at Randolph-Macon
Head Coach Josh Merkel has announced the hire of Cole Morris as the Nunnally Assistant Coach on the Randolph-Macon Men’s Basketball staff. Morris arrives in Ashland with coaching experience spanning NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA, and nationally recognized prep basketball programs. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for player development, recruiting success, academic support, and
Tenerowicz hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at Piedmont
Piedmont University Head Men’s Basketball Coach JC Cavin has announced the hiring of John Tenerowicz as the program’s new Assistant Coach with Tenerowicz arriving at Piedmont in the midst of a promising coaching career start. “John’s experience as a both a player and coach will have tremendous impact on the growth and development of our student-athletes, both on and
UW-Stevens Point adds Russell as Assistant Basketball Coach
UW-Stevens Point head men’s basketball coach Kent Dernbach has announced the addition of Michael Russell as an assistant coach on his staff. “I am grateful for the opportunity to join the Pointers community and work with such a talented staff and group of student-athletes,” said Russell. “This is a special place with a strong tradition, and I’m excited
Cupples joins Millikin Basketball Staff
Millikin University Big Blue Men’s Basketball has announced an addition to their coaching staff, with Shea Cupples joining the Big Blue as an assistant coach ahead of the 2026-27 season. Cupples joins first-year head coach Tom Noonan’s staff after one year as the lead assistant coach at NCAA Division III institution Lake Forest College. In 2025-26,
Dyson named Head Basketball Coach at Christopher Newport
Jarren Dyson, former Christopher Newport University assistant head coach and most recently associate head coach at Army West Point, was named head coach of the Captains on Wednesday. Christopher Newport Director of Athletics Kyle McMullin made the announcement. Dyson, a native of Yorktown, Va., becomes just the fifth head coach in CNU men’s basketball history as the
Kreidler named Assistant Basketball Coach at St. Olaf
First-year head men’s basketball coach John Cheng announced the hiring of Jon Kreidler as a full-time assistant coach for the St. Olaf College men’s basketball program. Kreidler joined Cheng’s staff after spending the last three seasons on the staff at Carroll University. After two years as a graduate assistant coach for the Pioneers, Kreidler was promoted to an assistant coach
Hoshauer named Assistant Basketball Coach at Messiah
The Messiah University men’s basketball team named Justin Hoshauer assistant coach after he spent the last two seasons coaching at Piedmont University. Hoshauer also spent two seasons at Messiah as a graduate assistant for the men’s basketball team from 2022-24. During Hoshauer’s two seasons at Piedmont University as the assistant men’s basketball coach. The Lions went 23-28 during
Huntingdon names Hinton Assistant Basketball Coach
Huntingdon Head Men’s Basketball Coach Carson Long has announced the addition of Zach Hinton to serve as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Hinton comes to Huntingdon after serving alongside Coach Long as an Assistant Coach at Hampden-Sydney in the 2025-2026 season. While with the Tigers, Zach’s primary responsibilities were planning official visits for recruits, managing
Lydon promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Tufts
Tufts University head coach Brandon Linton announced recently the elevation of Chris Lydon to associate head coach after three successful seasons on the bench fo the Jumbo men’s basketball squad as an assistant. Lydon has spent the last three seasons as an assistant in charge of many roles within the program, including player development, recruiting, travel and other operational
D3 NEWS: Cobb named Assistant Basketball Coach at North Park
Story Courtesy: Craig Shelton, NPU Athletics North Park University men’s basketball has found their new assistant coach, as Coach Ed McGhee welcomes former Viking standout Tyshaun “TJ” Cobbs to the NPU staff. Cobbs returns to North Park after building an impressive coaching résumé at the high school level, bringing a strong background in player development, game strategy,
D3 NEWS: Austin named Head Basketball Coach at Thiel College
Thiel College Director of Athletics Isaac Collins announced the hiring of Trey Austin as the next Thiel Men’s Basketball head coach. Austin becomes the 26th head coach in program history and arrives in Greenville after serving as the head coach at Penn State Fayette for two seasons, where he orchestrated one of the program’s most significant turnarounds in recent