- Western Michigan Announces Leadership Change for Men’s Basketball Program
- AD Dan Bartholomae: “Coach Stephens has elevated our men’s basketball program in many ways during his tenure as our Head Coach,” Bartholomae said. “He has represented our Broncos with integrity and class, and we are grateful for his contributions. As the world of intercollegiate athletics continues to evolve, and as we anticipate the opening of the finest basketball training and competition venue in the Country, we believe it is in our best interests to seek new leadership and direction for our program. These decisions are challenging, and we will move forward with a focus on championship level success in an exciting new home environment.”
- Eastern Michigan and Stan Heath Mutually Agree to Part Ways
- AD Scott Wetherbee: “We are grateful for Coach Heath’s commitment to this program, which spans five years as head coach and more than four decades as a student-athlete and proud alumnus of this University. He cares deeply about Eastern Michigan, and I wish him and his family the very best.”
- NIU Announces Men’s Basketball Leadership Change
- AD Sean Frazier: “We thank Coach Burno for his efforts leading our men’s basketball program over the past five seasons. Under his leadership, our men’s basketball program has excelled academically, and we appreciate the commitment to our student-athletes and wish him all the best going forward.”
- Ball State Announces Change in Men’s Basketball Leadership
- AD Jeff Mitchell: “We are grateful to Coach Lewis for the passion and commitment he brought to our program the past four years. We appreciate the time and effort he invested in our student-athletes.”
- Georgia Tech Announces Change in Leadership of Men’s Basketball Program
- AD Ryan Alpert: “On behalf of Georgia Tech, I want to thank Damon for his commitment to the Institute, our men’s basketball program and, most importantly, our student-athletes. He is highly respected and admired throughout the Georgia Tech community and has been a strong representative of the Institute. We wish him the very best. “Georgia Tech men’s basketball has a proud history and is an important part of our athletics department and community. We are committed to identifying an excellent basketball coach that will build a championship-level program, and fulfill our missions of academic excellence and preparing our student-athletes for life beyond basketball. Georgia Tech’s commitment to men’s basketball is unwavering, and we will invest the resources necessary to compete for championships at the highest levels.”
- Air Force Academy, Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Scott announce mutual parting of ways
- AD Nathan Pine: “Coach Scott’s passion for the game of basketball has long been evident in his competitive and direct coaching style. It was this coaching style that guided Air Force Basketball to some of the program’s most memorable achievements during his initial tenure at the Air Force Academy. This is a different day, and now is the right time for a new voice and a new approach to drive the culture and success of the men’s basketball program, aligned with the Air Force Academy’s mission of forging leaders of character developed to lead in our Air Force and Space Force. We thank Coach Scott for his 10 years of service to the Academy and wish him and his family well.”
- Boston College Announces Leadership Change in Men’s Basketball Program
- AD Blake James: “We are grateful to Earl for his dedication to our student-athletes and to the Boston College community over the past five seasons. Earl is a man of high character who represented our institution with class. However, we have greater expectations for our basketball program and I believe a change in leadership is necessary to change the trajectory of our program. We wish Earl and his family nothing but the best going forward. Our goal remains to compete at the highest level of college basketball and provide a world-class experience for our student-athletes. We will begin a national search immediately for a new head coach who shares our vision of excellence, both on the court and in the classroom.”
- Alvin Brooks Will Not Be Retained for the 2026-27 Season
- AD Jeff O’Malley: “I would like to personally thank Coach Brooks and his staff for their hard work and dedication to our men’s basketball program. Alvin is a decorated member of the Cardinal Hall of Honor and we wish him, and his family, all the best moving forward.”
- Oregon State Announces Leadership Change in Men’s Basketball Program
- AD Scott Barnes: “We are grateful to Wayne for his dedication to Oregon State and for the leadership he has provided our men’s basketball program. He has represented Beaver Nation with integrity and commitment. As we approach the dawn of the new Pac-12 era, we believe it is in the best interest of our men’s basketball program to transition to its next chapter. These decisions are never easy, but we are focused on positioning our program for sustained success in a rapidly evolving collegiate athletics landscape.”
- USD Announces Leadership Change for Men’s Basketball
- AD Kimya Massey: “I want to thank Coach Lavin for his time at USD and for his efforts leading our men’s basketball program. As the Division I college basketball landscape continues to shift, Lavin always demonstrated an authentic concern for the well-being of our student-athletes and supported their growth both academically and in the San Diego community. Over his tenure, his teams consistently produced strong academic results. We appreciate his contributions and wish him the very best in his future endeavors.”
- Bonnies Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mark Schmidt Announces Retirement
- AD Bob Beretta: “Mark is one of the most consequential figures in the history of St. Bonaventure and leaves a lasting impact on our program and our university. Mark will forever be viewed as one of the most prominent individuals in the history of St. Bonaventure’s storied basketball heritage. The legacy Mark has authored is simply astounding. I’d like to congratulate Mark on a spectacular coaching career. We are immensely grateful for all he has done to return the St. Bonaventure basketball program to national distinction. Mark Schmidt will long be remembered as one of the legendary figures in St. Bonaventure basketball lore. And the impact Mark and his wife, Anita, have made in the local community has been equally transformative. They will be missed but never forgotten.”
- Tennessee Tech University Athletics Announces Leadership Change for Men’s Basketball Program
- AD Casey Fox: “We thank John for his service and commitment to our men’s basketball program. We felt it was the right time for a leadership change and a refocus for the men’s basketball program. We wish John and his family the best moving forward.”
- ULM Men’s Basketball Parts Ways with Phil Cunningham
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- K-State Announces Leadership Change in Men’s Basketball Program
- AD Gene Taylor: “This was a decision that was made in the best interest of our university and men’s basketball program. Recent public comments and conduct, in addition to the program’s overall direction, have not aligned with K-State’s standards for supporting student-athletes and representing the university. We wish Coach Tang and his family all the best moving forward.”
- Men’s Basketball Program to Undergo Leadership Change in 2026-27 (Kansas City Roos)
- AD Brandon Martin: “Coach Menzies has been a great ambassador of our men’s basketball program. Since arriving in Kansas City, Coach Menzies and his staff have been committed to the holistic development of our student-athletes and the advancement of the UMKC campus community at large. We wish Coach Menzies all the best in his professional and personal endeavors moving forward.”
- Pepperdine Announces Men’s Basketball Leadership Change
- AD Tanner Gardner: “After a holistic review of our men’s basketball program, we have determined that it is in the best interest of our institution to make a leadership change. Pepperdine Athletics remains committed to our vision of championship athletics rooted in Christian values, academic excellence, and community. Our priority right now is supporting our student-athletes and ensuring they continue to have the resources, stability, and leadership necessary to succeed both on the court and in the classroom.”
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