Friends University VP of Athletics & Strategic Expansion Dr. Rob Ramseyer has announced the hiring of Washburn University assistant coach Nick Jones as the school’s new men’s basketball head coach. “Nick rose to the top of a deep candidate pool, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to lead Falcon basketball,” said Dr. Ramseyer. “He comes to us
NAIA NEWS: Drinkwine named Head Basketball Coach at Warner Pacific
Warner Pacific University Athletics has announced the hiring of Jeff Drinkwine as the new head coach of the Knights men’s basketball program. Bringing more than 25 years of coaching experience across multiple levels of basketball, Drinkwine arrives at Warner Pacific with a reputation for building successful programs and developing student-athletes on and off the court.
NAIA NEWS: Freeman named Assistant Basketball Coach at Montana Western
Montana Western Men’s Basketball has added Ryne Freeman as an assistant coach, Head Coach J.C. Isakson announced Thursday. “We are excited to add Coach Freeman to our staff,” Isakson said. “He came highly recommended from his previous head coaches and already has shown a tremendous work ethic and commitment to the team. Coach Freeman is a bright young coaching professional
NAIA DIRT: Hopson named Head Basketball Coach at Florida Poly
I posted on X about this one earlier today, just a quick follow-up here… Florida Poly is staring athletics in the fall of 2026. I can confirm that their first-ever men’s basketball coach will be Dennis Hopson. Hopson was the 1987 Big Ten player of the year at Ohio State, and was the #3 pick
Jacobs named Assistant Basketball Coach at NAIA Columbia College
After spending one season at NCAA Division II University of Illinois Springfield, Noah Jacobs will join the Columbia College men’s basketball staff as the assistant coach. During his time at UIS, he helped the Prairie Stars finish third overall in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) regular season, win 13 conference games, and qualify for the conference tournament
NAIA NEWS: McClintock steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Friends University; Becomes AD at Ottawa (KS)
Phil McClintock is stepping down as the head coach of the Friends University men’s basketball program, VP of Athletics & Strategic Expansion Dr. Rob Ramseyer has announced. “We’re deeply grateful for what Phil gave to Friends University over the past three years,” said Dr. Ramseyer. “He returned this program to the national stage, mentored some of the best
NAIA DIRT: Jacob no longer Head Basketball Coach at Oakwood University
Simon Jacob is no longer the head men’s basketball coach and AD at NAIA Oakwood University (AL). There has not been an official announcement, but Jacob has been removed from the school’s directory, and his bio had been 404’d from the website. Jacob had been the head coach at Oakwood for the past ten seasons
NAIA NEWS: DeLaney named Head Basketball Coach at Spring Arbor
Spring Arbor University has found the next leader of its men’s basketball team, announcing the hiring of Mark DeLaney as the Cougars’ new head coach. DeLaney arrives at SAU with nearly two decades of coaching experience spanning NCAA Division II, NAIA and high school basketball, bringing a strong reputation for player development, recruiting success and Christ-centered
NAIA NEWS: Kardok hired as Head Basketball Coach at Webber International
The Webber International Athletic Department and Athletic Director Brad Niethammer are pleased to announce the hiring of Ryan Kardok as the new Head Coach of Men’s Basketball at Webber International. Coach Kardok brings a wealth of experience to the Warrior Basketball program and will look to hit the ground running in a competitive SUN Conference. Prior to
NAIA NEWS: University of Mobile hires Doig as Head Basketball Coach
The University of Mobile has named veteran basketball coach Mike Doig from Pepperdine University as the new men’s head basketball coach. Doig has over three decades of experience at every level of collegiate athletics, including stints at Liberty University, St. Catharine College and Indiana University. Doig comes to UM after two seasons as assistant basketball
NAIA NEWS: Claxton named Head Basketball Coach at the University of Providence
The University of Providence has announced the hiring of Michael Claxton as the next Head Coach of the Argos men’s basketball program. Claxton stated, “I am incredibly honored to be named the next Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Providence. I want to extend my gratitude to the University of Providence Leadership and
NAIA NEWS: Todd Howard named Head Basketball Coach at IU Columbus
Indiana University Columbus has announced the hiring of Todd Howard as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach, marking a pivotal moment for a program entering its third year of existence. Howard becomes just the second head coach in program history, bringing more than three decades of high-level coaching experience and a proven record of building successful, sustainable basketball programs.