In this different brand of March Madness, keep track of comings and goings on the major college basketball circuit.
NCAA men's basketball season has its upsets ... and its share of those left upset.
As the season winds down, one shining moment could give way to a single dimming instance instead: those forced to watch the Big Dance could be finding a new tune, and even some of those that appear on the bracket could be looking for a change in their own right.
Keep track of the wheeling and dealing on the men's circuit with this tracker from Ballislife below...
(Last Updated: 4/15/26, 12:25 PM ET)
ACC
Boston College
OUT: Earl Grant (5th season, 72-92)
Per Pete Thamel of ESPN, Grant has been relieved of duty after five seasons on Chestnut Hill.
The Eagles, which endured losses to Central Connecticut, Davidson, Tulane, and Massachusetts over the course of a 20-loss season, missed out on the ACC Tournament for the second consecutive season after going 4-14 in conference play.
Grant was in charge of the Eagles for five seasons and failed to end the Eagles' lasting NCAA Tournament drought, the second-longest among power six basketball conferences behind DePaul of the Big East. His best attempt was a 20-16 mark in 2023-24 that saw BC win a game in the NIT, the men's program's first postseason win in 13 years. That came shortly after Grant earned an extension through the 2028-29 campaign, but now the Eagles will look for their fifth head coach since longtime boss Al Skinner departed in 2010. (3/8/26)
IN: Luke Murray
One of Dan Hurley's most vital disciples will climb Chestnut Hill, the Eagles will go with the current UConn assistant Murray.
"[W]e have found a leader who does not just understand the modern landscape of college basketball - he has helped define it," BC athletic director Blake James said in a school statement confirming Murray's hiring. "His role in building a national championship caliber program, his sophisticated offensive vision, and his relentless pursuit of excellence make him the perfect fit to lead our student-athletes."
Murray has been by Hurley's side, having also worked with him during his respective tenured at Wagner and Rhode Island. In Storrs, he has been lauded for his work on both offense and recruitment, playing a major role in the Huskies' pair of consecutive national titles in 2023-24.
The excitable Hurley took Murray's exit in stride, offering congratulations on his social media channels. Murray will play out the rest of the Huskies NCAA Tournament run with Hurley, as the program is playing for its third Final Four showing over the last four seasons.
"BC is Back! This guy is the best," Hurley said of the son of beloved actor Bill Murray, who has been a staple at UConn games during his son's tenure. "Will miss him greatly but so proud and happy for him. Long overdue opportunity. Good Bye Champ!!" (3/26/26)
Georgia Tech
OUT: Damon Stoudamire (3rd season, 42-55)
Joining Grant on the ACC firing line is Stoudamire, as the Yellow Jackets announced that the 1996 NBA Rookie of the Year would not return for a fourth season shortly after his disastrous third ended.
Stoudamire came to GT in 2023 after a previous head coaching tour at Pacific, as well as an assistant's tenure with the NBA's Boston Celtics. Despite some early success (wins over both Duke and North Carolina in year one and the first non-losing record since the last NCAA Tournament appearance in 2021 last season), the bottom fell out in Atlanta this year to the tune of a 2-16 conference record and a last place finish in the ACC.
The firing is by far the biggest move of athletic director Ryan Alpert's career to date, as he took over in July after deputy stints with Missouri, Florida Atlantic, and Tennessee. (3/8/26)
IN: Scott Cross
Having spent the last decade-plus establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with on the mid-major circuit, Cross finally gets a taste of the big time. Fresh off consecutive Sun Belt titles at Troy, Cross is now on the lookout for the Yellow Jackets' first NCAA Tournament win since 2010.
The past two seasons saw Cross produce the first instance of consecutive NCAA Tournament showings in Trojan history. Before that, Cross made himself the all-time winningest head coach in the history of his alma mater Texas-Arlington with 225 triumphs, notably guiding the Mavericks to their first (and to date only) NCAA Tournament appearance in 2008, as well as each of the three regular season conference titles in 2004, 2008, and 2012. On the court, he averaged over nine points a game and was a two-time Academic All-American.
In between the Mavericks and Trojans, with his firing from the former remaining controversial, Cross served as an assistant coach on Jamie Dixon's staff at TCU. (3/22/26)
North Carolina
OUT: Hubert Davis (5th season, 125-54)
Davis' rollercoaster tenure in Chapel Hill has come to an end, as the fifth-year boss and former Tar Heel shooter confirmed his departure on his Instagram page after days of speculation following UNC's latest NCAA Tournament disappointment.
"This opportunity has truly been such a blessing," Davis said in a post on the Instagram page. "I thank Jesus literally every day for giving me the opportunity, relationships and experiences with the kids and my staff. I am very proud of what we were able to accomplish together. My goal is to coach again in the very near future."
Succeeding Roy Williams, Davis made an instant first impression on the Heels' massive fanbase by winning 29 games in his first season at the helm. That run to the national championship game culminated in a Final Four victory over bitter rival Duke, ending the lasting tenure of Mike Krzyzewski before they played Kansas to a three-point decision. From there, however, the Tar Hells mustered only two more March Madness victories and fell victim to a first-round upset against VCU in last week's first round action. (3/24/26)
IN: Michael Malone
The Tar Heels made a massive powder blue splash on the coaching front: after the departure of Davis, they've brought in Malone, one of the winningest coaches in recent NBA memory, to lead the way. It's Malone's first posting since his controversial ousting from the Denver Nuggets (not counting a brief analyst's role with ABC/ESPN).
“Carolina is one of the most historic programs in college basketball, and I am honored to be the head coach of the Tar Heels,” Malone said in his introductory statements. “It is humbling to follow so many legends in Chapel Hill. I know from the many Tar Heels in the NBA how special the Carolina Basketball Family is, and I will do everything I can to continue UNC’s championship legacy while preparing our players for professional careers and life after basketball."
The overseer of the 2023 NBA champions, Malone breaks several norms as the top of Chapel Hill, as he becomes the first head coach with prior ties to the program since Frank McGuire was hired in 1952. Malone is nonetheless set to take things personally at UNC: his daughter Bridget reps the Tar Heels on the volleyball court. (4/7/26)
North Carolina State
OUT: Will Wade (1st season, 20-14)
A potential reunion between Wade and LSU was perhaps always on the table, and that's exactly what came to pass with new management stationed in Baton Rouge. Wade thus vacates his spot in Raleigh despite signing a six-year deal at this time last season.
“I’m disappointed by how it went down. I really am,” NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan said, per Jadyn Watson-Fisher of The News & Observer. “That’s the word. Just really disappointed, because you pour into people, and you do those things. Most of the student deals are one-year deals, and the ability to go from school-to-school, year-over-year contractually is a lot easier than it is with a coach in this situation.”
Wade posted a 20-14 after replacing Kevin Keatts, going 9-2 in his first 11 ACC showings. But the team lost eight of its final ten to close things out, including a 68-66 loss to Texas in the NCAA Tournament's First Four. (3/26/26)
IN: Justin Gainey
Gainey is going back to school: having spent the last five years at Tennessee, the last four as associate head coach under Rick Barnes, he's returning to Raleigh to serve as leader of the Pack. Gainey previously spent four years on NC State's floor, serving as the team captain during his senior campaign.
"I'm humbled and honored to be the head coach of the NC State men's basketball program," Gainey said in a statement upon his entry. "This university helped build me as a player and as a person. To now lead it as head coach is truly a full-circle moment. There's a responsibility that comes with leading your alma mater, and I embrace it fully. We're going to honor our tradition, represent this university the right way, and build a program our Wolfpack family can be proud of. This place means everything to me. I wore the jersey with pride, and now I'll lead this program with that same passion, toughness and commitment to winning that defines the Wolfpack."
Gainey still ranks in the upper portions of some prominent chapters of the Wolfpack record books, averaging 6.9 points and 1.5 steals in four tours. In addition to his time with the Volunteers, Gainey's previous coaching experiences comes from Elon, Appalachian State, Santa Clara, Arizona, and Marquette.
Syracuse
OUT: Adrian Autry (3rd season 49-48)
The first successor to Jim Boeheim didn't pan out, as the Orange failed to reach the NCAA Tournament in three seasons under his heir. In what has served as an indictment on the Orange's decision to move out of the Big East, they put up consecutive losing seasons, with rock bottom potentially coming this year.
Autry won one more game than last season but the Orange posted back-to-back losing seasons for the first time since the late 60s and he drew criticism for his handling of touted freshman arrival Kiyan Anthony, the son of program legend Carmelo. Boeheim came to his protege's defense during a recent appearance on ACC Network, acknowledging that while the head coach needs to get results, the players let him down this season.
"They had bad years on offense. They had bad years on defense. The best two players have to have great years. That didn't happen," He got let down by those guys, I think. I think they would say the same thing. I think they'd say, 'Yeah, we didn't play well.'" (3/11/26)
IN: Gerry McNamara
With the program in dire straights, the Orange are turning to one of the greats from the past to get back on track. National championship game hero and honoree McNamara (one of 17 men to have his number retired at Syracuse) is taking over, needing but two years at Siena to establish his head coaching panache.
"I love this place. I love what Syracuse means to the fans, to the players who have worn this jersey, to the people of central New York," McNamara said in a school statement. "This program has given me everything, and I am ready to give everything back to it."
McNamara played four years at Syracuse (partaking in the 2003 national championship run as a freshman) and later spent a dozen seasons as an assistant under Boeheim. He also served as associate head coach in Autry's first season before the MAAC's Saints came calling. During his second season, Siena won the conference title and appeared in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 16 years. The Saints took down top-seeded Merrimack in Atlantic City's title game before giving Duke a respectable run as a No. 16 seed during the Madness. (3/24/26)
Big East
Butler
OUT: Thad Matta (4th season, 87-77)
A sideline staple for a quarter-century, Matta announced his retirement after a 16-16 season for the Bulldogs. This was his second stint in Indianapolis, previously overseeing a then-school record 24-win campaign in 2000-01. Matta will transition to a front office role with the Bulldogs program, which has not appeared in the NCAA Tournament since 2018.
"Butler has always meant more to us than just basketball -- and that connection is why I'm grateful to continue working with the university and offering my help in any way I can," Matta said in a statement from the school. "My commitment to Butler and to the future of this program remains as strong as ever. I want this program to compete at the highest levels of the Big East and national landscape, and I am excited to be part of what we continue to build here."
In addition to Butler, Matta also served at the helm of Xavier and Ohio State, guiding the latter to the Final Four in 2007 and 2012. He is one of six men to win the Big Ten's Coach of the Year title three times, a list that also includes Tom Izzo, Gene Keady, Bobby Knight, Matt Painter, and Bo Ryan. (3/16/26)
IN: Ronald Nored
The Bulldogs harkened back to their most recent glory days, bringing in Nored for his first head coaching job.
Nored, who turned 36 earlier this month, played a major role in Butler's consecutive runs to the national title game in 2010-11, serving as a lasting starter and winning the Horizon League's Defensive Player of the Year Award twice. He also stands as the program's all-time leader in games played.
Immediately after his departure from Butler, Nored remained stationed in Indiana as the head coach of Brownsburg High School. He also held NBA assistant coaching roles in Boston, Charlotte, Indiana, and Atlanta while also serving as the original head coach of the Brooklyn Nets' G League club on Long Island. (3/25/26)
Creighton
OUT: Greg McDermott (16th season, 365-188)
It's the end of an era in Omaha, as McDermott announced his retirement after 16 seasons.
“It has been an incredible honor to lead the Creighton men’s basketball program for the past 16 years,” McDermott said in a statement from the university. “I’m very proud of the young men that have proudly worn the Bluejay uniform and represented our program in a first-class manner. Witnessing their growth and development on and off the playing floor was especially gratifying."
"I’m deeply grateful for the support of my family, our players, coaching staff and support staff, as well as the presidents, athletic directors, and all the University and athletic administrators. The support of the Omaha community consistently packing our arena with 17,000 fans has created many fond memories."
Though things ended with a 15-17 thud, McDermott departs Omaha as an undeniable program legend. He carries the most wins in program history and oversaw the Jays' rise to the Big East, winning a share of the regular season title in 2020 (which earned McDermott the conference Coach of the Year honor). Creighton went to the NCAA Tournament nine times with McDermott leading the way, a stretch that included an Elite Eight showing in 2023, the program's first in 53 years.
McDermott will remain at the helm for the Bluejays' postseason showing in the College Basketball Crown, which begins on April 2 against Rutgers. (3/23/26)
IN: Alan Huss
Upon leaving High Point after the 2024-25 season, Huss reunited with McDermott with the understanding he would be tabbed as the successor upon the latter's retirement. That happening came to pass, as Huss takes the reigns after one season as associate head coach. Huss previously served as an assistant for McDermott in six seasons (2017-23), the last being the aforementioned regional final run.
Huss has been a recurring staple of the Bluejays program, spending four years as a player as well. He amassed a 56-15 record in his only prior head coaching gig at High Point, overseeing the Panthers' first NCAA Tournament visit last season.
“This University has meant so much to me as a former player, as an alumnus and through the seven years I’ve spent serving this program," Huss said in the same university statement. "Creighton helped shape who I am, and the opportunity to now lead this program is something I do not take lightly."
Providence
OUT: Kim English (47-50)
Per Adam Zagoria of NJ.com, the Providence Friars have informed head coach Kim English that he will not be retained at the end of this season. Providence has one game left on its regular season schedule as well as the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden, where it is destined to take part in the opening round.
English's tenure, begun after two tours at the helm of George Mason, was defined by a hopeful beginning: behind the efforts of 2024 Big East Player of the Year Devin Carter, the Friars recovered fairly well from the departure of Ed Cooley to the tune of a 21-win season. Though an NCAA Tournament invite was not to be, English was rewarded with a six-year extension for his debut efforts.
That success, however, failed to last: the Friars won only 12 games last season (losing 20 for the first time since 1984-85) and leaped to only two more at the time of Zagoria's report. Despite some high-profile arrivals (i.e. four-star recruits Jaylen Harrell and Jamier Jones), the Friars never found any solid footing, even with a 5-2 stretch in February conference play. Providence has not won an NCAA Tournament game since Cooley oversaw a Sweet 16 run in 2022.
IN: Bryan Hodgson
Hodgson became one of the hottest coaching commodities for his single season at South Florida, winning 25 games and guiding the Bulls to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 14 years. USF also won its first conference tournament in 36 years.
"This is a program with a proud tradition, passionate fan base, and a city that truly embraces its team," Hodgson said in statement from Providence shortly after his hiring. "We're going to build something that reflects that pride. We will be tough, disciplined, and relentless in our pursuit of excellence."
In addition to his time in Tampa, Hodgson also developed a pair of postseason appearances at the helm of Arkansas State, producing the Red Wolves' first postseason showings in a quarter-century. He also took the lead in Alabama's recruiting while on Nate Oats' staff. (3/22/26)
Big 12
Arizona State
OUT: Bobby Hurley (11th season, 185-167)
Shortly after enduring a 49-point shellacking to Iowa State in the Big 12 Tournament, the Sun Devils announced that the rollercoaster tenure of Hurley would come to an end. Hurley's latest contract with the Sun Devils was set to come to an end and will not renewed after enduring their third consecutive losing season in conference play.
The All-American from Duke and the NCAA's all-time leader in assists departs Tempe as the program's second-winningest coach behind Ned Wulk. His finest hour with the Sun Devils was the 2018-19 season, which saw him lead a runner-up finish in Pac-12 play with 23 wins, including a triumph over St. John's in the First Four round. Those latter landmarks were the program's first in the departments since 2009.
This time around, Hurley was able to get the Sun Devils back over the .500 threshold after winning just 13 games last year and a 9-2 start featured a second-place finish in the Maui Invitational. But ASU struggled to keep pace in its second Big 12 season and late, respectable home wins over Texas Tech and Kansas weren't enough to buy him further longevity in the desert. (3/11/26)
IN: Randy Bennett
Shortly after a cameo appearance in the NCAA Tournament, Bennett stepped down from a 25-year watch at St. Mary's to move to Tempe. It's a homecoming for 63-year-old, who was born in Mesa, AZ and starred for Mesa Community College before transferring to UC San Diego.
Under Bennett's watch, St. Mary's was a force to be reckoned with on the mid-major circuit, winning seven West Coast Conference regular season title and four tournaments. The Gaels reached the postseason on 14 occasions in the Bennett era, its crowning achievement being a run to the Sweet 16 as a No. 10 seed in 2010.
Prior to Bennett's arrival, St. Mary's appeared in only three NCAA Tournaments. For his efforts, Bennett won seven WCC Coach of the Year titles, second in conference history to only recurring foe Mark Few of Gonzaga. (3/23/26)
Cincinnati
OUT: Wes Miller (5th season, 100-74)
After the Bearcats' bubble once again popped, so too did Miller's, as Cincinnati is making a change in the head coaching slot for the first time in its Big 12 era. His best output was a 23-win season in 2022-23, one that ended in the quarterfinal round of the NIT.
Miller oversaw five winning season but the Bearcats always lingered at the cusp of NCAA Tournament consideration. This year proved particularly disappointing: Cincinnati dipped under .500 at the start of February but recovered well enough to win six of its final eight, including a 16-point win at then-No. 8 Kansas. But overtime heartbreak awaited in the Big 12 Tournament, which saw the Bearcats blow a sizable late lead against Central Florida, more or less officially booting them from the bracket for the sixth consecutive season. (3/19/26)
IN: Jerrod Calhoun
Calhoun is going back to where it all began, as his accomplished coaching career began with the Bearcats as a student assistant under Bob Huggins following his transfer from Cleveland State.
"It is a tremendous honor to have the opportunity to lead the Bearcats' program - one that I know intimately as an alum and hold in the highest regard," Calhoun said in his debut statement as Bearcats boss.
Cincinnati is Calhoun's fourth coaching stop and third at the Division I level. He spent the last two years at Utah State, guiding the Aggies to this edition's regular season championship in the Mountain West, as well as its first conference tournament clinch since 2020. USU placed ninth on its bracket and defeated Villanova before posting a respectable effort against region king Arizona. (3/24/26)
Kansas State
OUT: Jerome Tang (4th season, 71-57)
Less than three years removed from an Elite Eight appearance, Kansas State is moving on from Tang. The University announced his departure following a curious incident where Tang publicly declared that the "dudes" on the current club "[did] not deserve to wear this uniform" following a 29-point loss to conference foe Cincinnati.
Asked K-State Interim Matthew Driscoll why he spent two and a half hours on the court pregame?... when most of the time you never see the head coach until tipoff.
— Andrew Lind (@WIBWAndrew) February 18, 2026
"You do it the way that it's supposed to be done because your last name is on it."@WIBWsports pic.twitter.com/2iVtDZCn42
Per Jeff Borzello and Pete Thamel of ESPN, that was enough for the administration to call out behavior that brought "public disrepute, embarrassment, ridicule" to the program, triggering a clause that allows the University to fire Tang for cause. That would allow them to keep a buyout of just under $19 million on Tang's contract, a move that the former coach plans to battle.
"I am deeply disappointed with the university's decision and strongly disagree with the characterization of my termination," Tang said in his own statement. "I have always acted with integrity and faithfully fulfilled my responsibilities as head coach." (2/15/26)
IN: Matthew Driscoll (interim)
Driscoll, the associate head coach, will take over for the remainder of the season. Having previously served as an assistant at Wyoming, Clemson, Valparaiso, and Baylor, Driscoll spent the past 16 seasons at the helm of North Florida, guiding the Ospreys to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 2015. (2/15/26)
IN: Casey Alexander
Following an accomplished tenure at Belmont, producing seven 20-win seasons between the Ohio Valley and Missouri Valley Conferences, Alexander will now be called to pick up the pieces from the Tang era.
"K-State has such a rich tradition and a wildly passionate fan base," Alexander said in a KSU statement. "I'm grateful for the opportunity provided by [KSU athletic director] Gene Taylor to be a part of it."
Alexander has amassed over 300 wins at the mid-major level, the most recent 166 at his alma mater of Belmont. Following two years at Stetson, he was at the helm for six seasons at Lipscomb, a trek that ended with a 29-win tour and a runner-up finish in the 2019 NIT, one year after pushing the Bisons to their first NCAA Tournament showing. All in all, Alexander has amassed 10 consecutive 20-win campaigns. (3/13/26)
SEC
LSU
OUT: Matt McMahon (4th season, 60-70)
With Baton Rogue going after a Will Wade reunion, McMahon has been let go four years into a seven-year contract. He took the helm in 2022 after seven sterling seasons at Murray State, where he guided the Racers to 153 wins and three NCAA Tournament appearances.
That success did not follow him to the bayou, where he was afforded some extra leeway in terms of contract years after Wade's recruitment violations left the program in dire straights. McMahon's Tigers posted a winning record just once, going 17-16 en route to the 2024 NIT. LSU has won only 17 games in SEC play during that span, including six in the last two tours combined (placing last this time around). (3/26/26)
IN: Will Wade
Despite Wade leaving under a wave of controversy, Jeff Borzello and Pete Thamel of ESPN reported that remained in the good graces of Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry.
Their report also states that the firing of prior athletic director Scott Woodward played a part, as he was replaced by Heath Schroyer, who held the same role during Wade's redemption tour with McNeese. With another former Cowboy, Wade Rousse, also hired as president, the stage was set for Wade's return to Baton Rouge.
“This was not an easy decision, because of how much respect and appreciation I have for this program and this university,” Wade said in a post on his social media channels. “But the opportunity to return to Louisiana State University is deeply personal. It’s a chance to go home — to a place that means a great deal to me and my family."
Wade amassed a 105-51 in five prior bayou seasons, notably guiding the Tigers to their first Sweet 16 showing in 13 years back in 2019. Various recruitment violations led to his ousting shortly before the 2022 NCAA Tournament and the Tigers have not seen their name on the bracket since then.
Wade spent this past campaign with North Carolina State, which posted 20 wins before losing to Texas in the First Four. He rebuilt his stock with a 50-9 mark at McNeese, including a 36-2 mark in Southland play. Of note, McNeese earned an upset of Purdue in last year's NCAA Tournament, its first March Madness win in program history. (3/26/26)
Mid-Majors
Air Force (Mountain West)
OUT: Joe Scott (6th season, 97-183)
Scott's second flight with the Academy is officially over, as he and the program mutually agreed to part ways. The former head coach of Princeton and Denver had not been on the sidelines since mid-January after an investigation into his treatment of cadet-athletes. The Falcons did not win more than five MWC games in any of the six seasons of Scott's second term, which preceded a four-year tenure between 2000 and 2004 (culminating in an NCAA Tournament appearance in the final go-around). (2/20/26)
Air Force's freshmen are coming along nicely. @AFAMBB HC Jon Jordan joined @cofieldandco to preview the @MountainWest Tourney & talk about guys like Lucas Hobin and Kam Sanders.
— ESPN 1100/100.9 FM (@ESPNLasVegas) February 27, 2026
Just eight days until the MWCT is here in LV https://t.co/F1Ef0YQI0D pic.twitter.com/QVJBtmQylr
IN: Jon Jordan (interim)
Assistant coach Jon Jordan, who previously collaborated with Scott at the Academy and Denver, will continue to take over for the rest of the season. Having served 20 years in the Air Force (retiring with the rank of Major), Jordan was also part of Scott's original run, sticking around for one extra season under Chris Mooney. (2/20/26)
IN: Joe Crispin
Crispin was a lasting presence with the Penn State men's program, earning All-Big Ten honors at the turn of the century as a player before spending the last three season as an assistant coach under Mike Rhoades. Having played 21 NBA games with the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns, Crispin also carries a wide reach of international experience. Previous head coaching experience features a seven-year term at Division III Rowan, where he amassed a 114-54 record. (3/18/26)
Alabama State (SWAC)
OUT: Tony Madlock (4th season, 51-80)
Madlock resigned from his post atop the Hornet hive. While ASU won only 10 games this year, Madlock oversaw the first run to the SWAC title in 14 years last time around, providing not only an NCAA Tournament appearance but the program's first win after they downed St. Francis in the First Four. Madlock has since become Penny Hardaway's associate head coach at Memphis, where he previously served as an assistant for three seasons. (3/29/26)
IN: Chris Wright
Wright returns the Division I level after previously spending the 2005-06 season as an assistant at Texas State. Since then, he has made a name for himself on the Division II and NAIA circuits, notably amassing a 92-13 record with Langston University, where he appeared in the NAIA national title game twice in four tours. (4/10/26)
Ball State (MAC)
OUT: Michael Lewis (4th season, 61-64)
A four-game winning streak to close out the season wasn't enough to save Lewis, who was bounced after four tours. Under Lewis' watch, the Cardinals won 20 games in 2022-23 but were unable to match that debut momentum in the next three, watching their win total decline with each passing year. Ball State posted matching 7-11 records in each of the last three seasons and missed out on the conference tournament every time in that span (losing a three-way tiebreaker to Buffalo and Massachusetts this time around). (3/7/26)
IN: Chris Capko
The 42-year-old Capko worked through the Andy Enfield pipeline, serving as the director of basketball operations (2013-15) and an assistant coach (2016-24) during the latter's time at the University of Southern California. More recently, the former Florida/South Florida point guard served as Enfield's associate head coach at Southern Methodist over the last two seasons, reaching the NCAA Tournament on both occasions. (3/19/26)
Belmont (Missouri Valley)
OUT: Casey Alexander (7th season, 166-60)
Having taken the top spot at Kansas State, Alexander continued the Bruins' recent run of dominance, posting seven consecutive seasons with at least 20 wins (continuing a streak that dates back to 2010). Though Belmont did not partake in the NCAA Tournament in that span (they clinched a berth in 2020 prior to that edition's cancelation), Alexander also helped the team transition from the Ohio Valley to the Missouri Valley. (3/13/26)
IN: Evan Bradds
The Bruins went back to the future in finding Alexander's replacement, enlisting campus legend and former Alexander protege Bradds. Currently standing as the program's all-time leader in Division I scoring, Bradds won two OVC Player of the Year titles (joining a brotherhood that also includes Kenneth Faried and Popeye Jones) and has since gone to form a solid coaching career that worked through the NBA systems of Boston and Utah. Bradds is currently an assistant coach under Jon Scheyer at Duke and will remain with the Blue Devils as they round out their NCAA Tournament run. (3/19/26)
Cal Baptist (WAC/Big West)
OUT: Rick Croy (13th season, 275-137)
After 13 years, six NCAA Tournament appearances, and one rise from Division II to I, Croy is moving on from Riverside to become the associate head coach under Randy Bennett at Arizona State. He saved his best for last with the Lancers, who won their final WAC tournament and advanced to the Division I tournament for the first time. Croy previously oversaw a run to Division II's Elite Eight in 2018. (3/29/26)
IN: Kyle Getter
After nearly three decades as an assistant, Getter is finally getting a head coaching opportunity. His most recent endeavors saw him spent three tours as Micah Shrewsberry's top assistant at Notre Dame. In addition to assistant coaching, Getter has also spent several years a front office administrator at Marshall, VCU, and Virginia. (4/6/26)
Cal State Bakersfield (Big West)
OUT: Mike Scott (Interim)
Scott, an eight-year assistant for the Roadrunners, was a late-minute replacement for tenured boss Rod Barnes, who resigned late in the offseason after former player and assistant coach Kevin Mays was accused of multiple felonies, including pimping. CSB won eight games this season, including two in Big West play, and lost each of their final 15 showings. (3/26/26)
IN: Todd Lee
After two years an assistant coach at Southern California (working with longtime collaborator Eric Musselman), Lee returns to the CSB program after previously serving as an assistant coach in the mid-1990s. Lee previously served at the helm of Division II Kentucky Wesleyan (appearing in five NCAA Tournaments at that level) and South Dakota, where he won the Summit League's Coach of the Year title in 2021. (3/26/26)
Campbell (CAA)
OUT: John Andrzejek (1st season, 16-18)
Andrzejek is leaving Buies Creek after one season with a hint of controversy: in announcing his departure on social media, Andrzejek cited Campbell drifting away from its basketball commitment as one of the reasons for his departure, saying that the university had "different priorities" on the road ahead. The former Florida assistant, who won a national championship with the Gators, has moved on to Louisville, where he'll serve as associate head coach under Pat Kelsey. (4/1/26)
IN: Jimmie Williams
Formerly an assistant at Furman, Williams was previously the head coach at Division II Anderson, where he recently put up a program-record 29 wins, national top 10 ratings on both sides of the ball, and a top seed at the Division II tournament. He becomes the seventh head coach in the program's Division I era begun in the late 1970s. (4/8/26)
Charlotte (American)
OUT: Aaron Fearne (3rd season, 47-51)
The 49ers will be making a change for the first time in their American Conference tenure, cutting Fearne after three seasons at the helm. A champion head coach in his native Australia, Fearne was an assistant before he was promoted to interim head coach after the late departure of previous boss Ron Sanchez to Virginia. That title was shed after Fearne guided the 49ers to 19 wins but they failed to make it back to that point in either of the last two tours. Charlotte went 17-17 this time around and reached the semifinal stage of the American tournament, where they eventually fell to South Florida. (3/17/26)
IN: Wes Miller
It's Miller Time in Charlotte, as he'll seek redemption after things failed to materialize in Cincinnati. A 2005 national champion on the floor as a walk-on with the North Carolina Tar Heels, Miller made a name for himself on the coaching circuit at UNC Greensboro, winning 185 games and making five postseason appearances, including two NCAA Tournaments. He'll look to end some dire luck in the Queen City, as Charlotte has not reached the Big Dance since 2005.
Dartmouth (Ivy)
OUT: David McLaughlin (9th season, 87-161)
The Big Green opted not to renew the contract of the former Stonehill boss McLaughlin, who spent a decade in Hanover (including the canceled 2020-21 season). Dartmouth lost six of its final seven to miss out on the Ivy tournament, though McLaughlin did guide the program to its first winning season in Ivy League play since 1998-99 last time around (3/10/26)
IN: Brett MacConnell
MacConnell is no stranger to success in the Ivy League, as he was a part of Princeton's unexpected run to the Sweet 16 as the 2023 associate head coach. Having also served as the director of basketball operations with St. Peter's, MacConnell spent last season as an assistant coach at Stanford. This will be his first head coaching job. (3/30/26)
Eastern Michigan (MAC)
OUT: Stan Heath (5th season, 57-99)
Having previously played for EMU and winning conference Coach of the Year honors at Kent State, Heath returned to the MAC in 2021 after guiding the Orlando Magic's G League club to a title. The reunion failed to pay dividends, as the Eagles did not produce a winning season while he was at the helm. Upon expiration of his contract and the Eagles missing out on the MAC Tournament, Health and the program mutually agreed to part ways (3/8/26)
IN: Billy Donlon
Donlon is back in the head coaching ranks after spending the last five seasons as Brad Brownell's lieutenant at Clemson, which appeared on this year's NCAA Tournament bracket. It was his third time collaborating with Brownell, having also served on his staffs at UNC Wilmington and Wright State, eventually succeeding him when the latter left for Clemson. Donlon has amassed a 155-133 record nine prior head coaching tours with Wright State and Kansas City, resigning after guiding the Roos to a 19-win season (the second-best tally in Division I program history) in 2021-22. (3/17/26)
Florida International (Conference USA)
OUT: Jeremy Ballard (8th season, 113-141)
Following Isiah Thomas and Richard Pitino, Ballard's streak in Westchester is coming to an end after eight seasons. In eight seasons, Ballard became the all-time lead in Panther victories but was never able to surpass the success of his rookie season, which featured 20 wins and advancement in the Collegeinsider.com Postseason Tournament. FIU went 15-17 this time around, falling to Missouri State in the opening round of the C-USA Tournament. (3/11/26)
IN: Joey Cantens
FIU went to the JUCO level for its next boss, bringing in local star Cantens after his accomplished tenure at Daytona State produced a 120-40 record. Born in Miami, Cantens spent two years at FIU and has held a variety of roles with programs like Florida State, Florida Gulf Coast (including their famous Sweet 16 run in 2013), the Dominican Republic men's national team, and the San Antonio Spurs.
Georgia State (Sun Belt)
OUT: Jonas Hayes (4th season, 48-78)
Hayes made something of a name for himself after guiding Xavier to the 2022 NIT title after the firing of Travis Steele. That magic, however, failed to materialize with the Panthers, whose best efforts were a pair of 14-win seasons. They never finished above seventh in the Sun Belt and dropped to 10 wins this time around, tied for the program's fewest since 2008. (3/13/26)
IN: Jon Cremins
Atlanta native Cremins is coming home after spending the last two seasons as an assistant at Vanderbilt. He has also had assistant gigs at USC Upstate, Georgia Southern, and James Madison over the last decade and amassed a 55-11 record at the JUCO level at Spartanburg Methodist. (4/3/26)
Jackson State (SWAC)
OUT: Mo Williams (4th season, 56-74)
The 2009 NBA All-Star and 2016 champion is moving on, having posted a pair of 15-win seasons before going 12-21 this past campaign. Williams is going to become an assistant coach at Kentucky after his son Mason committed to play under Mark Pope. The elder Williams also served as the top man at Alabama State before working with the Tigers. (3/30/26)
IN: Trey Johnson
Johnson was granted the interim label after Williams left and now takes over for his first head coaching spot. He had followed Williams from Alabama State, likewise serving as the top assistant. Johnson has 23 games to his NBA name between Cleveland, Toronto, Los Angeles, and New Orleans while also building an extensive career overseas. (4/15/26)
Kansas City (Summit)
OUT: Marvin Menzies (4th season, 44-79)
Having succeeded Clemson associate boss Billy Donlon (owner of the best win percentage in UMKC history), Menzies has failed to build on a runner-up conference finish in 2024. The Roos program announced he will not return for a fifth tour, though he will be allowed to finish this one out. (1/12/26)
KU Head Coach Bill Self on new @KCRoosMBB Head Coach Mark Turgeon: Self was a GA when Turgeon played at KU and said "I actually hope our people support him at his new place and certainly wish him the very best." pic.twitter.com/VTllwPIzQo
— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) February 5, 2026
IN: Mark Turgeon
Turgeon returns to the coaching ranks after a five-year absence, having previously served at the helm of Maryland for just over a decade (2011-21). His tenure with the Terps included a share of the 2020 Big Ten regular-season title, and he is perhaps best known for guiding Wichita State into a surprising Sweet 16 appearance in 2006. (2/1/26)
Lamar (Southland)
OUT: Alvin Brooks (5th season, 62-95)
A longtime staple of the Houston program, Brooks returned to his alma mater and helped oversee the move from the WAC to the Southland. While the Cardinals posted a 20-win season last time around (their first double decade since 2018-19), they dropped nine of the final 10 games to miss out on the Southland tournament entirely. (3/3/26)
IN: Jordan Fee
Fee has spent the past decade-plus building up his name on the JUCO and Division II levels before joining Florida Atlantic in 2024. His time as the associate head coach under John Jakus came after he guided Gannon to the Division II Elite Eight, posting a 32-3 record in his lone tour at the helm. (3/14/26)
Little Rock (Ohio Valley)
OUT: Darrell Walker, (8th season, 113-133)
The Trojan career of Walker, who previously served at the helm of the Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards, and Washington Mystics, may well have been cursed: he guided Little Rock to a regular season conference title in 2020 before the cancellation of postseasons and his group was labeled the preseason favorite in the OVC. Alas for his continued presence, Little Rock went 3-10 after a 6-2 start in conference play, capped off with a first-round loss to Lindenwood in the OVC Tournament. A 21-13 mark in 2023-24 allowed the Trojans to appear in the College Basketball Invitational. (3/6/26)
IN: Travis Ford
The former Kentucky star is back on the coaching circuit, his last sideline patrolling coming with Saint Louis in 2024. As a coach, Ford is perhaps best-known for his eight-year tour with Oklahoma State, which yielded five NCAA Tournament appearances (the Cowboys have appeared just twice since his departure). Nine wins away from 500 in his career, Ford also oversaw UMass' run to the 2008 NIT final. (3/19/26)
Louisiana-Monroe (Sun Belt)
OUT: Phil Cunningham (1st season, 4-28)
The Warhawks, who have gone without the NCAA Tournament since 1996, had some patience with prior boss Keith Richard (who lasted 15 seasons) but a new athletic director (SJ Tuohy of "Blind Side" fame) led them to bid farewell to Cunningham after one season. Not much was expected from ULM this season but they won but one conference game this season and posted their lowest win total since 2012-13. (3/9/26)
IN: Ryan Cross
Having crossed the century mark in victories on both the high school and JUCO levels, Cross now gets his first full-time head coaching job with the WarHawks. As the most recent associate head coach at UAB, he got a brief taste of the experience back in February, when he oversaw a 68-63 win over Tulsa in place of ill top man Andy Kennedy. (3/25/26)
Mississippi Valley State (SWAC)
OUT: George Ivory (5th season, 12-118)
Ivory had the Delta Devils' head coach spot since taking over for the ousted Lindsey Hunter for the final three games of 2022. MSVS finished at the bottom of the SWAC in each of his four seasons and they won just eight games in that span. He previously spent 13 seasons at the helm of Alabama State, where he guided the Hornets to the 2010 NCAA Tournament (3/31/26)
Northern Illinois (MAC)
OUT: Rashon Bruno (5th season, 48-106)
Having worked extensively with the Hurley family (playing at St. Anthony (NJ) High School under Bob and serving as an assistant at Arizona State under Bobby), Bruno guided NIU to a non-losing conference record in his second season but failed to generate anything significant beyond that. The Huskies lost their final three games by a combined 93 points, sealing their conference tournament-less fate. (3/7/26)
IN: Matt Majkrzak
NIU didn't have to go far to find its new man in the quest to end its three-decade NCAA Tournament drought, plucking Majkrzak from the Division II level at Northern Michigan. He's fresh off four consecutive Division II tournament appearances, capturing a pair of Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for his trouble. (3/17/26)
Northern Iowa (Missouri Valley)
OUT: Ben Jacobson (20th season, 397-259)
The legendary Jacobson era has come to an end, as the two-decade boss is heading to Utah State. In Cedar Falls, Jacobson created one of the most consistent mid-major programs in the nation, one that went to the NCAA Tournament five times. The most famous occasion was the 2010 run to the Sweet 16, headlined by the upset triumph over top-ranked Kansas courtesy of a buzzer-beater from current Colorado State boss Ali Farokhmanesh. UNI made it back to the tournament for the first time since 2016 this time around, winning Arch Madness down in St. Louis. (3/30/26)
IN: Kyle Green
The Panthers certainly hope that the fourth time's the charm, as Green is coming back after three prior terms as an assistant under Jacobson. Green originally posted up in Cedar Falls back in 2001 Greg McDermott before holding a similar position at Marquette the following year. He previously engaged in head coaching endeavors at Division II Lewis. (4/1/26)
Oregon State (West Coast/Pac-12)
OUT: Wayne Tinkle (12th season, 175-205)
As they prepare for the Pac-12's resurrection, the Beavers will enter an old conference with a new boss by bidding farewell to the program's longest-tenured boss since Ralph Miller (1971-89). Tinkle is just about five years removed from a magic 2021 NCAA Tournament run earned after the Beavers won their first conference tournament before reaching the Elite Eight as a No. 12 seed.
Those victories were OSU's first in the Big Dance since 1982, and Tinkle earned a four-year contract extension for his efforts. OSU has struggled since then, though it did appear in the inaugural College Basketball Crown with a 20-win tally last spring. Tinkle will finish out the year at the West Coast Conference tournament, where the Beavers are seeded fourth. (2/26/26)
IN: Justin Joyner
Formerly a player at UC Santa Barbara and an assistant coach at St. Mary's, Joyner is on his way back to the west coast as OSU prepares to make its return to the Pac-12. More recently, Joyner has been an assistant on Dusty May's staff at Michigan, which has won 56 games over the last two seasons and is preparing for a potentially lucrative NCAA Tournament run. This will be Joyner's first foray into head coaching (3/11/26)
Pepperdine (West Coast)
OUT: Ed Schilling (2nd season, 22-45)
Schilling ascended to the head coaching spot in Malibu two decades after a brief time at the helm of Wright State. Consecutive four-win seasons in conference play, however, led to his ousting and the Waves will look for a new name to end an NCAA Tournament drought that has moved past two decades. Of note, Schilling was able to lead Pepperdine to the semifinal round of last year's WCC Tournament. (3/9/26)
IN: Griff Aldrich
Following a year as Virginia's associate head coach under Ryan Odom, Aldrich is back in the head coaching game as the new leader of the Waves. Aldrich, who also works as an attorney and collaborated with Odom at UMBC during the program's famed upset victory over UVA at the NCAA Tournament, previously spent seven seasons at the helm of Longwood, guiding the Lancers to four postseason appearances, including their first NCAA Tournament showings in 2022 and 2024.
San Diego (West Coast)
OUT: Steve Lavin (4th season, 46-79)
Lavin, who sandwiched stints at CBS, Fox, and Pac-12 Network with time at the respective helms of UCLA (where he won a national title as an assistant coach in 1995) and St. John's, has been bid farewell after four seasons. His best effort with the Toreros was an 18-15 record during his second campaign in 2023-24. USD's current five-win tally in WCC play is an improvement from last year's 2-16 mark, but it has been a tumultuous few weeks for the program, which lost leading scorer Ty-Laur Johnson less than a week before Lavin's ousting. Lavin will be allowed to finish out the season. (2/18/26)
IN: JR Blount
Blount, one of the top assistants on TJ Otzelberger's staff at Iowa State, will take over after guiding the Cyclones through their upcoming Big 12 and NCAA Tournament runs. Prior to his work in Ames, Blount spent several years collaborating with Niko Medved at Colorado State before the latter moved onto the Big Ten's Minnesota program. Blount has been particularly lauded for his defensive work, a welcome development for a Toreros that placed 10th in the 12-team WCC defensively. (3/9/26)
St. Bonaventure (Atlantic 10)
OUT: Mark Schmidt (19th season, 338-254)
The Bonnies' Adrian Wojnarowski era is about to begin in earnest, as Schmidt will leave the program after 19 seasons through retirement. Under Schmidt's watch, SBU was one of the most consistent mid-major squads in the country. With Schmidt leading the way as the winningest coach in program history, the Bonnies made seven postseason appearances, including a 2018 NCAA Tournament showing that produced its first Big Dance victory since 1970 (a First Four win over UCLA). Schmidt's final hours will at the A-10 Tournament in Pittsburgh (3/7/26)
IN: Mike MacDonald
Wojnarowski's first major comes in the form of MacDonald, the first new head coach to lead the Bonnies in nearly two decades. MacDonald is the most recent winner of the Clarence Gaines Award presented to the top head coach of Division II men's basketball, joining new Lamar boss Jordan Fee. MacDonald previously headed Canisius of the MAAC as well as Division III postseason contender Medaille. (3/31/26)
St. Mary's (West Coast)
OUT: Randy Bennett (25th season, 589-228)
Bennett has finally earned a calling to the major ranks after a quarter century in Moraga, having turned the Gaels into one of the premier mid-major programs in the country. Under his watch, St. Mary's reached the NCAA Tournament 12 times (after just three appearances before his arrival) and won four conference tournament titles. Their most memorable showing was a 2010 run to the Sweet 16, which saw them take down then-defending Final Four participant Villanova. (3/23/26)
IN: Mickey McConnell
The Gaels wasted no time in finding Bennett's successor and kept things in the relative family with the hiring of McConnell. The 36-year-old is a former Bennett protege who was a part of that Sweet 16 run and he has been stationed in Moraga as an associate head coach since 2019. After his time with the Gaels, the 2011 WCC Player of the Year (who averaged 10 points a game in four seasons under Bennett) played several years internationally and even found his name called in the MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2011, despite having not played baseball since high school.
Siena (MAAC)
OUT: Gerry McNamara (2nd season, 37-30)
The seemingly inevitable came to pass, as McNamara was called home to Syracuse after two seasons. He quickly established himself as one of the most sought-after mid-major coaches in the country with a 23-win tour this time around, including the last MAAC tournament championship over Merrimack in Atlantic City. He is the latest head coach in Albany to earn a higher calling, joining Paul Hewitt, Rob Lanier, and Fran McCaffrey. (3/24/26)
IN: Nevada Smith
Nevada is coming to New York's Capital Region, as Smith is set to fill in the massive sneakers that McNamara left behind. He spent the past three years as an assistant under Shaka Smart at Marquette and also served as the head coach of the Rio Grande Valley and Sioux Falls clubs in the G League. Smith was also the head coach at Keystone College and also served as the director of program development during Smart's prior stop at Texas. (4/1/26)
South Florida (American)
OUT: Bryan Hodgson (1st season, 25-9)
Hodgson got plenty accomplished in his lone Tampa tour, notably helping the program get back on track of the tragic passing of his predecessor Amir Abdur-Rahim. Under Hodgson's brief watch, the Bulls returned to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2012 and they won their first conference title in 36 years, dating back to their time in the Sun Belt. (3/22/26)
IN: Chris Mack
The Bulls replaced their outgoing Louisville boss with a former Cards coach in Mack, who has also served at Xavier and Charleston. Mack posted a 45-20 record with the latter in the most recent couple of seasons, extending the Cougars' streak of 20-win seasons to four. He has nine NCAA Tournament appearances in 15 tours as a head coach, his most prominent bit being an Elite Eight tally in 2017. (3/25/26)
Tarleton State (WAC)
OUT: Billy Gillispie (6th season, 92-90)
Per Jeff Borzello and Pete Thamel of ESPN, health issues will force Gillispie out of the position he has held since 2020. Previously the head coach of UTEP, Texas A&M, Kentucky, and Texas Tech, Gillispie oversaw the Texans' transition to Division I and guided the program to the semifinal round of the 2024 CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament. Gillispie has been sidelined since mid-January. (2/27/26)
Celebrating all the way back to Stephenville 🤩 pic.twitter.com/6LXuS1svXB
— Tarleton State Men's Basketball (@TarletonMBB) February 8, 2026
IN: Glynn Cyprien (interim)
Cyprien, the Texans' associate head coach, has taken over as the interim boss during his second season as an assistant in Stephenville and will serve in that capacity for the rest of the season. He previously served as the head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies' G League club. (2/27/26)
IN: Eric Haut
Haut's first head coach job will come with the Texans. Having previously partaken in Kent State's famed run to the 2002 run to the Elite Eight on the floor, he has spent the last two seasons as Jerrod Calhoun's top assistant at Utah State, which is likely on its way back to the NCAA Tournament after winning 51 games over the last two seasons (3/12/26)
Tennessee Tech (Ohio Valley)
OUT: John Pelphrey (7th season, 79-138)
Saddled with an NCAA Tournament drought that dates back to 1963, the Golden Eagles parted with Pelphrey after seven seasons. The former South Alabama/Arkansas boss did not muster a winning campaign, and his tour ended with missing out on the conference tournament. This was TTU's final season in the OVC before making the move to the Southern Conference. (3/3/26)
IN: Tobin Anderson
A legend on the mid-major level is coming to Cookeville: Anderson is best-known for his first head coaching tour, which saw him guide Fairleigh Dickinson to a shocking upset win over Purdue as a No. 16 seed back in 2023. Anderson, who also won over 200 games at Division II St. Thomas Aquinas, spent this past season as a special assistant on South Florida's NCAA Tournament-bound staff after he was Rick Pitino's predecessor at Iona for two years. (3/13/26)
Texas Southern (SWAC)
OUT: Johnny Jones (8th season, 133-125)
Jones' successful tenure has come to an end after he was called upon to serve as an assistant in Will Wade's return to Baton Rouge. Jones oversaw three trips to the NCAA Tournament, guiding the Tigers to a pair of victories in the First Four. Jones is heading back to Baton Rouge after winning 90 games in five season, one of which featured an NCAA Tournament run. (4/7/26)
Troy (Sun Belt)
OUT: Scott Cross (7th season, 125-99)
Cross is moving to the ACC, serving as the head coach of Georgia Tech after their ousting of Damon Stoudemire. He impressed at Troy after rising from a dozen tours of Texas Arlington, earning five consecutive 20-win seasons for the first time since John Archer's watch at the top of the 1960s. Troy reached the NCAA Tournament in each of his last two tours, posting consecutive berths for the first time in program history. (3/20/26)
IN: Adam Howard
It's a homecoming for Howard, who is back at Troy for the first time since a two-year assistant coaching stint that produced an NCAA Tournament showing in 2017. Since then, Howard has been an assistant at both Nebraska and NC State, and he was also the associate boss at South Alabama. (3/29/26)
UNC Greensboro (Southern)
OUT: Mike Jones (5th season, 92-68)
Jones' first losing season with the Spartans was apparently his last, as Jeff Goodman of Field of 68 reported his departure short after their elimination from the SoCon Tournament. The successor to Cincinnati-bound Wes Miller's successful tenure, Jones guided UNCG to the CBI in his first season before winning at least 20 games for three years in a row. However, the Spartans fell to 15 wins this time around and even a push to the SoCon semifinals (featuring a win over second seed Wofford) couldn't extend his tenure (3/9/26)
IN: Jerrod Haase
Following a year off from coaching, Haase is back on the Division I circuit. He previously spent eight years (2016-24) at the helm of Stanford, notably notching a 20-win season before all postseasons in 2020. Haase is best-known for his time at UAB, where he oversaw the Blazers' famed NCAA Tournament upset of Iowa State during the 2015 edition.
Utah State (Mountain West)
OUT: Jerrod Calhoun (2nd season, 55-15)
Calhoun continues his meteoric rise through the mid-major ranks, having earned four consecutive seasons with at least 22 wins between Utah State and Youngstown State. The Aggies reached the NCAA Tournament in back-to-back seasons, defeating Villanova in the opening round before falling to top-ranked Arizona. Utah State posted a 30-10 record in Mountain West play, which was enough to convince Cincinnati to get him on board. (3/24/26)
IN: Ben Jacobson
Utah State replaces one mid-major coaching leader with another, as Jacobson comes in after two decades at Northern Iowa. Jacobson is likewise coming off an NCAA Tournament run during his final tour with the Panthers. He also guided them to Sweet 16 in 2010, a run that famously featured a win over mighty Kansas. Jacobson earned five Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year titles during his time at UNI, setting a new record. (3/30/26)
UT Rio Grande Valley (Southland)
OUT: Kahil Fennell (2nd season, 35-29)
Fennell's success in his first head coach gig yielded a move to Western Michigan. This time around, he guided the Vipers to a third-place posting in the Southland with 14 conference triumphs (a new program record) after previously making a name for himself as an assistant in several stops, primarily Louisville. (3/21/26)
IN: Brandon Chambers
Chambers is set for his first head coaching gig after spending last season as a Will Wade assistant at North Carolina State, following from McNeese and LSU. Chambers was a student manager at VCU during their famed run to the Final Four in 2011 and also held a Division I assistant coaching spot at Texas Southern. (4/3/26)
Weber State (Big Sky)
OUT: Eric Duft (4th season, 66-65)
Duft, a program staple since 2006, had held the top coaching spot since 2022, his best effort being a 20-win tally during his second tour. He will be moving on to a non-coaching leadership role in the Wildcats' program, which will rely on alum, general manager, and NBA star Damian Lillard in the search for their next top strategizer. (3/12/26)
IN: Kaleb Canales
Canales has landed his first full-time head coaching spot at the college level, having previously served as the interim boss of the Portland Trail Blazers and at the helm of the Calgary Surge, a Canadian club. Canales spent this last season as the associate head coach Scott Cross at Troy in the Trojans' return trip to the NCAA Tournament. (4/3/26)
Western Michigan (MAC)
OUT: Dwayne Stephens (4th season, 42-84)
Stephens' first foray into head coaching after a long tenure as a Michigan State assistant (including the past decade as Tom Izzo's top lieutenant) didn't go well, as WMU's best outputs were a pair of 12-win tours in the prior two seasons. The Broncos won just 10 this time around, missing out on the MAC Tournament despite giving undefeated Miami Ohio one of their best challenges of the year (3/8/26)
IN: Kahil Fennell
Tasked with ending the Broncos' 12-year NCAA Tournament drought is Fennell, who guided UTRGV to a program record 14 conference victories this season. Fennell has previously worked with Chris Mack at Louisville and Mark Pope at BYU, serving as the Cardinals' director of basketball operations for four seasons (2018-21). (3/20/26)
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