Colorado State University Pueblo men’s basketball head coach Zach Ruebesam has completed his first ThunderWolves’ coaching staff with the addition of Jonathan Scott as an assistant coach. “Jonathan is going to be a rising star in the college coaching ranks. He’s competitive, sharp, and fully invested in helping players grow both on and off the court. He’s earned the
Backalar added as Assistant Basketball Coach at D2 South Dakota Mines
The South Dakota Mines Men’s Basketball program and Head Coach Michael Iseman have announced the hiring of Dylan Backalar as the new assistant coach for the Hardrockers. Backalar joins the Hardrocker staff after spending the 2024-25 season at Rockford University in Illinois, where he played a key role in leading the Regents to their fifth consecutive
Ruebesam departs Colorado Basketball Staff; Named Head Coach at CSU Pueblo
Zach Ruebesam, an assistant coach at the University of Colorado, has been named the new head coach of the Colorado State Pueblo University men’s basketball program, as announced Monday morning by CSU Pueblo Vice President of Athletics and Strategic Partnerships, Dr. Paul Plinske. Ruebesam begins his duties at CSU Pueblo on April 14. “On behalf of CSU
D2 New Mexico Highlands opens
New Mexico Highlands University has been informed by head men’s basketball coach Michael Dominguez that he is stepping down from that position and will not seek a new contract. Dominguez’s current contract expires on Monday, March 31. Dominguez concludes his six-year tenure as the Cowboys’ head coach with a 66-74 record. He finished the 2024
D2 NEWS: Glenn out as Men’s Basketball Coach at South Dakota Mines
South Dakota Mines Athletics has announced a leadership change for its men’s and women’s basketball programs. The university will immediately begin a national search for new head coaches. “We deeply appreciate the dedication and impact that Eric Glenn and Jeri Owsley have had on our student-athletes and basketball programs,” said David Crum, Director of Athletics at South Dakota Mines. “Both
Elwyn McRoy named Assistant Basketball Coach at Colorado Christian
Colorado Christian Athletics is pleased to welcome Elwyn McRoy as the new men’s basketball assistant coach. McRoy is an experienced coach who has spent 25 years in the coaching world, spending time at the junior college and division I levels, including a majority of his career being spent recruiting and coaching division I players. Known
Fort Lewis College names Jansen Associate Head Basketball Coach
The Fort Lewis College men’s basketball program has added associate head coach James Jansen to its staff ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, head coach Jordan Mast announced afternoon. “My family and I couldn’t be more excited about coming to Fort Lewis,” Jansen shared. “Jordan and I have coached against each other many times over the years
Chadron State does not renew the contract of Men’s Basketball Head Coach Shane Paben
Chadron State College Interim Athletic Director Ted Tewahade announced Tuesday that men’s basketball head coach Shane Paben will not have his contract renewed. “Coach Paben has brought success to the men’s basketball program at Chadron State College,” Tewahade said. “We thank him for time and dedication to Chadron State College.” Chadron State finished the 2023-24 season with
Chadron State Basketball Staff Update
Kevin Paustenbach and Kyle Hunt have been hired as assistant men’s basketball coaches at D2 Chadron State College. Kevin Paustenbach Coach Paustenbach is entering his first season as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Chadron State College. He brings multiple years of coaching experience at the NJCAA, NAIA and Division 1 levels. Coach Paustenbach was
D2 NEWS: Evans named Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Fort Lewis College
Fort Lewis College men’s basketball is excited to announce the hiring of Jeff Evans as the program’s Special Assistant to the Head Coach, announced by Head Coach Bob Pietrack Tuesday morning. “It is with great enthusiasm that we announce that Jeff Evans will join our coaching staff,” Pietrack shared. “Over the past two decades, Jeff has proven
Former Idaho Head Coach Claus takes over at D2 Western Colorado
Zac Claus has been named the Mountaineers’ head men’s basketball coach, as announced Wednesday by Western Colorado Athletics Director Miles Van Hee. “We are all so excited to welcome Zac Claus into our Mountaineer family,” said Van Hee. “Coach Claus is a dynamic leader who brings strong character and integrity and is one who builds
OFFICIAL: Tripp named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D2 Adams State
I mentioned this move earlier today in the DAILY DIRT – it’s now official. Adams State has hired Kenny Tripp as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the official announcement from the school: Adams State University Athletic Director Katelyn Smith has announced Kenny Tripp as the tenth head men’s basketball coach in program history.