Justin Joyner has been named the next head coach of the Oregon State men’s basketball team, Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Barnes announced on Wednesday. “It is vitally important that we create momentum and an upward trajectory for this program,” Barnes said. “Our move to the new Pac-12 demands a leader like Justin who has
Blount named Head Basketball Coach at San Diego
In today’s Daily Dirt, I mentioned that the search at San Diego was done. Here’s the official announcement from USD on the hiring of JR Blount as their next head men’s basketball coach: University of San Diego Athletics has named JR Blount the 15th head coach in San Diego men’s basketball program history, USD Associate
REPORT: Schilling out as Head Basketball Coach at Pepperdine
According to a Jon Rothstein report, Pepperdine has parted ways with head basketball coach Ed Schilling. Schilling had spent the past two seasons at Pepperdine, where he went 22-45 (.328) which includes a 9-23 (4-14 WCC) record this year. The veteran coach had also served as the head coach at Wright State (1997-2003) and has
OFFICIAL: Lavin done at San Diego at conclusion of season
Following-up on reports from earlier today…San Diego has now released an official statement on the status of head basketball coach Steve Lavin. The veteran head coach will complete the current campaign, but not return for the 2026-27 season. Here’s the release from USD: University of San Diego Athletics announced Wednesday that Steve Lavin, head coach for
McGhee returns to San Francisco as Assistant Basketball Coach
Head coach Chris Gerlufsen and the University of San Francisco men’s basketball program announced the return of Vinnie McGhee as assistant coach. “I am thrilled to welcome Bay Area native Vinnie McGhee back onto our coaching staff for the 2025-26 season,” said Gerlufsen. “Coach McGhee is a favorite amongst our players and staff, and his return elevates
WCC DIRT: Lavin expected to add former D1 Head Coach to San Diego Basketball Staff
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Steve Lavin is expected to add former Charlotte head coach Alan Major to his staff at San Diego. Major was the head coach at Charlotte from 2010-15 following stints as an assistant at Ohio State (2004-10) and Xavier (2001-04). His best season with the
Leep promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Seattle
Seattle University men’s basketball assistant coach Grant Leep has been promoted to Associate Head Coach, head coach Chris Victor announced. Leep joined the staff in the spring of 2023 and has played a pivotal role in the program’s growth and success as he steps into the elevated leadership position. “Grant’s dedication, basketball mind and commitment to our student athletes’
Santa Clara extends Sendek through 2029-30
Santa Clara men’s basketball head coach Herb Sendek has signed a contract extension that will keep him at helm of the program through the 2029-30 season. Director of Athletics Heather M. Owen made the announcement on Monday. “Coach Sendek is the right person to lead Santa Clara men’s basketball and I am thrilled that he will continue to do so,”
Berokoff, Separovich join University of Portland Basketball Staff
Mark Berokoff and Anthony Separovich have been named as Assistant Basketball Coaches at the University of Portland. Mark Berokoff Mark Berokoff has joined the University of Portland men’s basketball program as an assistant coach, head coach Shantay Legans announced. Berokoff joins the Pilots after serving the last four seasons as head coach at NAIA Oklahoma
Milstead elevated to Director of Basketball Operations at Loyola Marymount
Following his first year with the LMU men’s basketball program, Damari Milstead has been elevated to the role of Director of Basketball Operations, effective immediately. “I believe that Damari is a rising star in college basketball,” said Head Coach Stan Johnson. “This was an easy decision for me. His work ethic, organizational skills, relationships with our players and staff,
Rahon promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at St. Mary’s
Saint Mary’s head men’s basketball coach Randy Bennett announced the promotion of Joe Rahon to Associate Head Coach. Rahon has been an assistant coach under Bennett and on staff with the Gaels since the 2021-22 season. Since Rahon has been on staff, Saint Mary’s has earned a school-record four straight NCAA Tournament appearances, including single-digit seeds in each of
Mark Phelps named Assistant Basketball Coach at Loyola Marymount
LMU men’s basketball and Head Coach Stan Johnson have announced the hiring of Mark Phelps as an assistant coach for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Phelps is a longtime college basketball coach in various roles including leading the Drake Bulldogs for five seasons as head coach from 2008-2013. “What an incredible honor it is to add