Following the completion of the 2025–26 Pioneer athletic season, Miles Community College (MCC) Athletic Director Jerry Olson will retire, and current MCC basketball coach Chase Tait has been named his successor. The MCC Athletic Department announced that Tait has been promoted from Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director to Athletic Director effective June
Men’s Basketball Coaching Change made at NJCAA D2 Labette CC; Jermaine Maybank named Interim Head Coach
Jason Hinson is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D2 Labette Community College (KS). He has been replaced on an interim basis by Jermaine Maybank. Maybank, who had previously served as an assistant at Labette, began this season as an assistant at Northern Oklahoma-Enid. He played collegiately at Independence CC, St. John’s,
Connors State Basketball Staff on leave following death of Ethan Dietz
Connors State head basketball coach Bill Muse and two unnamed assistant coaches have been placed on leave following the death of Sophomore forward Ethan Dietz on November 25th. The college released the following statement: Connors State College men’s basketball coach and athletic director Bill Muse will be taking a break from his coaching and athletic
Long added as Assistant Basketball Coach at USC Salkehatchie
Salkehatchie head men’s basketball coach Matt Lynch has announced the addition of David Long as assistant coach for the 2025-2026 season. Coach Long was the head coach at Summerville High School for the last 9 seasons, amassing a 136-78 record. Over the last three years, the Green Wave earned two undefeated region championships, two elite
Waniewski named Head Basketball Coach at Glen Oaks Community College
Glen Oaks Community College has announced the hiring of Sam Waniewski as the GOCC Men’s Basketball Head Coach for the 2025-26 season. Waniewski’s extensive experience and reputation for scouting, recruiting, skill development and academic oversight made him stand out during the search process, which began in late September. He hit the ground running and has
Daleo named Assistant Basketball Coach at Highland CC (IL)
Highland Community College (IL) Cougar Basketball has announced the addition of Chris Daleo as the new Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Daleo, a Rockford native with over 30 years of international and professional coaching experience, joins Head Coach Erik Walton in leading the Cougars into the upcoming NJCAA Division I season. Daleo brings a remarkable resume
JUCO NEWS: Durham steps down at Cecil College; Chiazor named Interim Head Basketball Coach
Ed Durham has announced he is stepping down as Cecil College men’s basketball head coach. Assistant coach Emeka Chiazor will take over as the interim head coach for the 2025-26 season. Durham will remain as Cecil’s director of athletics. Durham spent nine seasons as Cecil’s head coach, capturing three Region 20 Division 2 championships. He
JUCO DIRT: Wilbur Wright set to hire former Chicago State assistant as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that former Chicago State assistant Ramim Bhuiya will be named the next head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA Division I Wilbur Wright College in Chicago. Bhuiya brings a wealth of experience to Wright, having previously served as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Framingham State, as well
JUCO DIRT: Glen Oaks CC (MI) opens
A late change has been made at the JUCO level, as Mike Elliott is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D2 Glen Oaks Community College (MI). Elliott, a GOCC alum, had been the Vikings head coach head coach since 2021. Prior to that, he served as an assistant at NCAA D3 Anderson
Randy Pulley added as Assistant Basketball Coach at Brunswick CC
Brunswick Community College will add Randy Pulley as an assistant men’s basketball coach. Pulley arrives at BCC after spending last season on staff at Johnson C. Smith University, where he played a key role in the Golden Bulls’ success. The year prior, he was part of a record-setting campaign at Tarleton State, helping the Texans
Brazelton Jr. named Assistant Basketball Coach at Howard College
Howard College has announced Tyrone Brazelton Jr. as the newest addition to the Hawks men’s basketball coaching staff. A proven leader with a 14-year professional playing career and a growing reputation as an elite player developer, Coach Brazelton brings both experience and a passion for mentoring student-athletes. Brazelton joins the Hawks after a successful tenure
Stevens promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Hostos CC
Hostos Community College has announced the promotion of Kenneth Stevens to Head Men’s Basketball Coach. He replaces Marquee Poole, who had been the head coach at HCC since 2014. A Bronx native, Stevens has been a key architect of the Caimans’ success over the past eight seasons, serving as Associate Head Coach and playing a pivotal role