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
Simpson named Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant at UDallas
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