Iona University head men’s basketball coach Dan Geriot has announced the hiring of Landry Kosmalski as an assistant coach for the Gaels. Kosmalski joins the Maroon & Gold following a decorated coaching career that includes 12 seasons as the head coach at Swarthmore College and most recently a stint as associate head coach at Campbell University during the
Morris added to Siena Basketball Staff
New Siena Men’s Basketball Head Coach Nevada Smith continues to build his first Saints staff. Shaun Morris, who spent the past nine seasons at Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference rival Quinnipiac – including the past three as associate head coach – has been appointed an assistant coach. “We are thrilled to welcome Shaun, Laura, Benton, Camden, and Averie to our
Blue named Assistant Basketball Coach at Siena
New Siena Men’s Basketball Head Coach Nevada Smith has announced his first official staff hire. Matt Blue, a nearly two-decade-long coaching veteran encompassing both the collegiate and global stages, has been named an assistant coach. “I have known Matt and his family for 24 years – he was my first recruit as a coach, and is now my
REPORT: Nevada Smith to be named Head Basketball Coach at Siena
According to a Jon Rothstein report, Marquette assistant Nevada Smith will become the next head coach at Siena. Smith spent the past four seasons on Shaka Smart’s staff at Marquette and also worked with him for one season at Texas. He brings head coaching experience from the NBA G League, where he led both the
Niagara Basketball Staff Update
Niagara University men’s basketball head coach Greg Paulus has announced the additions of Jake Presutti and Charles Chigeru as assistant coaches. “We are thrilled to welcome Jake and Charles to the Niagara Basketball program,” said Paulus. “Both bring unique experiences, high character, and a shared commitment to developing student-athletes on and off the court.” Presutti joins the
Tyler Nelson named Director of NIL Operations and Player Relations at Fairfield
Tyler Nelson – the all-time leading scorer in Fairfield University Men’s Basketball history – will return to campus as Fairfield’s Director of NIL Operations and Player Relations. Since his graduation in 2018, Nelson has played professional basketball in the NBA G League as well as overseas in Germany and Greece. As Director of NIL Operations and
Mount St. Mary’s Basketball Staff Update
Mount St. Mary’s men’s basketball completes its coaching staff for the 2025-26 season. Andrew Winton receives a promotion to the role of General Manager/Assistant Coach, and Jack d’Entremont and Jack Fricka join the group as graduate assistants. Winton served as the graduate assistant for the past two seasons and was a key member of the staff for the 2024-25 Metro Atlantic Athletic
Canisius Basketball Staff Update
Canisius head men’s basketball coach Jim Christian announced today that Jimmy Hall and Scott Galst have joined the Golden Griffin coaching staff for the 2025-26 season. Hall joins the staff as an assistant coach to replace Bill Wuczynski, who was recently hired as the head men’s basketball coach at the College of Lake County in Grayslake, Ill. Galst will serve as Canisius’ director
Czech named Assistant Basketball Coach at Merrimack
Head men’s basketball coach Joe Gallo announced that Jared Czech has been added as an assistant coach on Thursday afternoon. Czech was most recently an assistant at Stonehill College during the 2023-2024 season. “We are really excited to welcome Jared and his wife Kaitlyn to the Merrimack basketball family”, said coach Gallo. “I have known Jared for over 10
OFFICIAL: Wilson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Marist
I mentioned this move in the DAILY DIRT on 6/2…it’s now official. Curtis Wilson has been hired as an assistant at Marist. Here’s the statement announcing the hiring: Marist University head men’s basketball coach John Dunne has announced the hiring of Curtis Wilson as assistant coach. “I’m really excited to be able to hire someone with so much experience at
Ramon added as Assistant Basketball Coach at Iona
Iona University men’s basketball head coach Dan Geriot announced the hiring of Ronald Ramon as an assistant coach for the Gaels. A Bronx native with a decorated playing and coaching background, Ramon joins the Maroon & Gold after four successful seasons at Fordham University. “Ronald brings a high-level basketball IQ, elite player development experience, and a tremendous ability
Dunne inks multiyear contract extension at Marist
Head Coach John Dunne of the Marist men’s basketball program has signed a multiyear contract extension, it was announced Thursday by Director of Athletics Tim Murray. Per Marist University policy, terms of the extension will not be disclosed. “I am grateful to have my contract extended,” Dunne said. “My wife, Marlene, and I are excited to continue