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
Copeland announces five new Basketball Staff members at Wagner
Wagner College head men’s basketball coach Donald Copeland has announced the addition of five new staff members. Corey Fisher, Dwan McMillan, and Kyle Smyth join the staff as assistant coaches. Tim Rodriguez joins as the Director of Operations, while Kenneth Jones joins the staff as the Director of Player Development. “We’re very excited to welcome our new coaches to our program,” Copeland commented. “Their
Loredo joins Stonehill Basketball Staff
Head men’s basketball coach Chris Kraus announced the final addition to the coaching staff for the 2024-25 season, hiring Aaron Loredo as an assistant coach after spending last season as the head coach of Eastern Nazarene College men’s basketball. Loredo rounds out Kraus’s staff as one of four assistant coaches, the third new hire among a staff
Copeland, Wagner agree to new five-year contract
In the wake of a championship season that landed the Seahawks in the NCAA Tournament, Wagner College has made a significant investment in its basketball program. The college signed men’s basketball coach Donald Copeland to a five-year contract, President Jeffrey A. Doggett and Director of Athletics Brendan Fahey announced. It is the first multi-year contract for a head
Mercyhurst Basketball Staff Update
Ahead of the 2024-25 season, Mercyhurst men’s basketball adds to their sideline with three new staff members. After another successful year on the court, the Lakers look to begin their time at the Division I level, competing within the Northeast Conference. No stranger to Mercyhurst Basketball, Joe Causgrove rejoins coach Manchel’s staff after previously serving
Former UNH Head Coach Bill Herrion added Stonehill Basketball Staff
Former New Hampshire head coach Bill Herrion has been named as an assistant basketball coach at Stonehill University. Herrion has spent 32 seasons as a D1 head coach, serving at UNH (2005-23), East Carolina (1999-05), and Drexel (1991-99). He holds a career mark of 464-472 (.496), with his best stretch coming at Drexel, where he