Dwan McMillan has been named interim head coach of the Wagner College men’s basketball team as the Seahawks begin the 2025–26 season. McMillan rejoined the Wagner staff in 2024 as an assistant coach after two seasons at Fordham University (2022–24), where he served as video coordinator in his first season before being elevated to director of
Jamie Young returns to Le Moyne Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach
Le Moyne College head men’s basketball coach Nate Champion ’14 announced on Thursday morning the hiring of Jamie Young as an assistant coach. Young previously served as an assistant coach for the Dolphins during the 2023-24 academic year, the institution’s first year at the Division I level. Young returns to Le Moyne after spending one year on
Wagner suspends Head Basketball Coach Donald Copeland
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Wagner head basketball coach Donald Copeland has been suspended by the university as the school investigates allegations that he mistreated his players on multiple occasions. I teased this situation at on social media and in the Daily Dirt last week – today, reports of the suspension began to surface and have
New Haven names DePersia Assistant Basketball Coach
The University of New Haven men’s basketball program has announced the addition of Rob DePersia as an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. DePersia brings a wealth of experience and a strong basketball pedigree to the Chargers, having most recently served on the staff of Villanova University’s men’s basketball program. DePersia spent two seasons working under legendary
Clement joins Basketball Staff at Le Moyne
Story Courtesy: Craig Lane, Le Moyne Assistant Athletics Director for Athletic Communication Le Moyne College head men’s basketball coach Nate Champion ’14 has added Serge Clement as an assistant coach. Clement joins the staff with more than 15 years of collegiate coaching experience, marked by program-building, defensive excellence, and elite player development at the Division I level.
Einhorn named Assistant Basketball Coach at Stonehill
Stonehill College men’s basketball head coach Chris Kraus announced the addition of assistant coach Josh Einhorn to his staff for the 2025-26 season. Einhorn joins Stonehill after one season at Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass., serving as an assistant coach in one of the most competitive conferences at the Division III level, the University Athletic Association (UAA). Brandeis finished
Bonacum named Assistant Basketball Coach at Stonehill
Stonehill College men’s basketball head coach Chris Kraus announced the hiring of Tom Bonacum as an assistant coach ahead of the 2025-26 season. Bonacum joins the coaching staff at Stonehill after spending the past five seasons with former Iona and FDU head coach Tobin Anderson. Most recently, Bonacum was an assistant coach at Iona for two seasons, leading the Gaels
University of New Haven makes the move to D1; Will join the Northeast Conference
The University of New Haven has accepted a full membership invitation from the Northeast Conference (NEC) Council of Presidents and will officially join the league on July 1, 2025. The announcement was made today by NEC Commissioner Noreen Morris and University of New Haven President Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D. Located on Connecticut’s southern coast, New Haven will begin its
Hayes promoted at Associate Head Basketball Coach at FDU
FDU Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jack Castleberry announced the promotion of Josh Hayes to Associate Head Coach. The elevation comes ahead of Hayes’ third season in Hackensack. “We are incredibly lucky to have Josh on our staff,” said Castleberry. “I’ve had the privilege of working with him for four years and there is no one who’s counsel I trust
Stitchell promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at FDU
FDU Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jack Castleberry announced the promotion of Nate Stitchell, Director of Player Development, to Assistant Coach. “I couldn’t be more pleased to promote Nate to Assistant Coach,” said Castleberry. “He brought great value to our staff this past season in his role as Director of Player Development. He coaches with a passion that is
Chicago State set to hire current SWAC Head Coach
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Chicago State intends to hire Alcorn State head coach Landon Bussie, with the official announcement coming tomorrow. Bussie was reportedly a finalist last year before Chicago State promoted assistant Scott Spinelli to the position. Spinelli resigned from the position after just one season a
OFFICIAL: Spinelli out at Chicago State
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first reported yesterday (D1 DIRT). Scott Spinelli is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at Chicago State. Here is the brief official announcement that the school released: Chicago State has parted ways with head coach Scott Spinelli, Vice President/Director of Athletics Dr. Monique Carroll announced on Friday. A national search