A coaching legend and a St. Ambrose University icon, SAU head men’s basketball coach Ray Shovlain announced today that the upcoming 2026-27 season will be his last on the bench. Coach Ray will retire at the end of the season, his 44th year leading the Fighting Bees. Shovlain is the second-winningest active coach in the
Pigatti adds three to Spring Arbor Basketball Staff
Spring Arbor University head men’s basketball coach John Pigatti has announced the additions of Drew Maynard, Max Walz and Tracey Lowder to the Cougar coaching staff for the 2026-27 season. Maynard and Walz join the program as assistant coaches, while Lowder, a Spring Arbor alumnus and former Cougar men’s basketball player, will serve as an
NAIA NEWS: Broome departs as Head Basketball Coach at Walla Walla U; Named AD at Pacific Union
Brandon Broome has departed his roles of head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Walla Walla University, and has been named as the new Director of Athletics at Pacific Union College. Broome had served as the head coach at Walla Walla for the past six seasons. Here is the release from PUC announcing the move: Pacific
O’Herron, Ashley added to Truett McConnell Basketball Staff
Truett McConnell head men’s basketball coach Jon Yeh has added Kaylee O’Herron and Samuel Ashley to his staff: Kaylee O’Herron 2026-27 marks the first year on staff for Kaylee O’Herron. “Coach O” recently served as an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Chandler-Gilbert Community College in 2025-26 and Scottsdale Community College in 2023-25, both in Arizona.
Calixte named Assistant Basketball Coach at Fisher College
Fisher College has hired Aaron Calixte as an assistant basketball coach. Aaron is entering his first-year on staff but is well known to the New England basketball landscape. Calixte starred at Stoughton High and Lee Academy before becoming the starting point guard at the University of Maine, he finished his college career playing for the
NAIA DIRT: Dial departs Texas A&M-San Antonio; Smith named Interim Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Chris Dial has departed Texas A&M-San Antonio and has been named as the boy’s varsity basketball coach at St. Mark’s School of Texas. He has been replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach David Smith. Dial was named as the inaugural head coach at San Antonio back in 2024 following
NAIA NEWS: Marshall named Assistant Basketball Coach at Friends
Friends University men’s basketball head coach Nick Jones has announced the hiring of Kellen Marshall as the program’s new assistant coach for the upcoming 2026-27 season. “I’m excited to welcome Kellen Marshall to our staff, said Jones. “Kellen brings a strong basketball foundation, having learned the game at a high level, along with a relentless
NAIA NEWS: Mitchell named Head Basketball Coach at Xavier University of Louisiana
Xavier University of Louisiana has named Tyrone Mitchell head coach of the Gold Rush men’s basketball program, elevating the longtime Xavier coach after more than a decade of helping build one of the NAIA’s most consistent programs. Mitchell, who served as co-head coach alongside Alfred “AJ” Williams during the 2025–26 season, enters his 12th season at Xavier
OFFICIAL: Pigatti named Head Basketball Coach at Spring Arbor
Following up on something that I first published on back on August 7th (NAIA DIRT)…John Pigatti has officially been named as the head basketball coach at NAIA Spring Arbor University. Here’s the release from SAU: Spring Arbor University has named John Pigatti, one of the nation’s most accomplished collegiate basketball coaches, as the next head
OFFICIAL: Henson out at Central Baptist; Allen elevated to Head Basketball Coach
Following up on my report from earlier today (NAIA DIRT)… Cody Henson is officially out as the head basketball coach at NAIA Central Baptist College (AR) and has been replaced by Rashad Allen, who was an assistant coach with the program last season. Here’s the official statement from CBC: Central Baptist College athletic director Lyle
NAIA DIRT: Spring Arbor set to hire Pigatti as new Head Basketball Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that coaching veteran John Pigatti will be named as the new head basketball coach at NAIA Spring Arbor College (MI). Pigatti had spent the past 20 seasons as the head coach at NJCAA D2 South Suburban College (IL) where he won nearly 600 games. This past season, South
Tyler Parker named Head Basketball Coach at Texas A&M Texarkana
Texas A&M University-Texarkana Athletics has announced the hiring of Tyler Parker as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Parker comes to A&M-Texarkana with an impressive coaching resume that includes experience at every level of collegiate basketball. Known throughout college basketball for his ability to develop student-athletes, recruit high-level talent, and build successful programs, Parker brings