After a nationwide search that spanned nearly two months, the University of Northwestern has found Tim Grosz’s successor. The legendary Men’s Basketball Coach stepped down on April 16th to pursue a Division I administrative opportunity, and will be replaced by one of his former players. Lance Westberg, a 2013 Northwestern alum, will be the seventh head
D3 DIRT: Clark opens; Simms takes D1 assistant job
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that D3 Clark University (MA) head coach Tyler Simms is on the move and will become an assistant at Bucknell. Simms had been at Clark for six seasons, where he went 91-68 which includes three seasons of 18+ wins. His 2024-25 team won the NEWMAC Championship – the
OFFICIAL: Miller named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Lebanon Valley
I mentioned this move back on May 30th (D3 DIRT)…it has now been made official. UNH assistant Matt Miller is headed to D3 Lebanon Valley College as their new head basketball coach. Here’s the statement from LVC on the hiring… Patrick Ratke, Director of Athletics, announced Matt Miller as the next Head Coach of the
D3 DIRT: Lebanon Valley set to hire D1 assistant as new Head Basketball Coach
Following up on my post from earlier today…multiple sources have reported that D3 Lebanon Valley intends to hire University of New Hampshire assistant Matt Miller as their new head basketball coach. Miller had been at UNH for the past two seasons, and was an assistant at Loyola (MD) before that. The coaching veteran played collegiately
D3 NEWS: St. Olaf hires Cheng as new Head Basketball Coach
St. Olaf College Athletic Director Kelly Mahlum announced the hiring of John Cheng as the head coach of the St. Olaf men’s basketball program. Cheng comes to St. Olaf after a second stint at Elmhurst University, where he most recently served as the associate head coach for the past two seasons. He will be just the fifth head coach
Roswech elevated to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Randolph Macon
Randolph Macon Men’s Basketball has announced the promotion of Connor Roswech to Associate Head Coach. Roswech has served as an assistant coach since 2023 and has played a critical role in all aspects of the program. He is responsible for recruiting, skill development, on court instruction and daily operations. Roswech’s imprint on the program can be seen
D3 NEWS: Willie Hope III named Head Basketball Coach at Cairn
Cairn Athletics Announce Willie Hope III as the new Head Coach for Men’s Basketball and Athletic Department Coordinator. Hope (Messiah ’17) joins the Highlanders after serving as an assistant coach for the last 5 years between Wilkes, Lebanon Valley and Messiah. In his time as an assistant coach Hope’s teams have a record of 66-63. Hope
D3 NEWS: Huntingdon College names Carson Long Head Basketball Coach
Huntingdon College Director of Athletics Eric Levanda has announced the hiring of Carson Long to serve as the college’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “We are incredibly proud to welcome Carson Long as our new head men’s basketball coach to Huntingdon College,” President Dr. Anthony Leigh stated. ” He brings a profoundly student-centered spirit that perfectly
D3 NEWS: Hanover adds Trey Shabazz as Assistant Basketball Coach
The Hanover College men’s basketball program has announced the hiring of Trey Shabazz as an assistant coach for the upcoming season. Shabazz joins the Panthers after serving as an assistant coach at Holy Cross College, where he has worked since 2024. In his role with the Saints, he handled recruiting responsibilities, coordinated travel and team
D3 NEWS: Schweer named Head Basketball Coach at UW-Oshkosh
UW-Oshkosh Assistant Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Darryl Sims announced Steve Schweer as the 16th head coach in the 127-year history of the men’s basketball program. Schweer will head the Titans’ men’s basketball program following Matt Lewis’ eight-year tenure leading the team. “It is a tremendous honor to be named the next head men’s basketball coach at UW-Oshkosh,”
D3 NEWS: Doyle named Head Basketball Coach at Delaware Valley
Delaware Valley University Executive Director of Athletics Dave Duda has announced the hiring of Mike Doyle as the next head coach of the Aggies men’s basketball program. Doyle joins the Aggies after serving on the coaching staff at La Salle University since 2019, most recently as an assistant coach. During his time with the Explorers,
D2/D3 St. Anselm names King Assistant Basketball Coach
Saint Anselm College men’s basketball head coach Trey Witter has announced the hiring of Chris King as an assistant coach for the program. “Chris is an extremely hard worker, excellent recruiter and thoughtful teacher, he will make our program better every day,” said Coach Witter. “I met Chris on a basketball court at Springfield College, and he has become one