2025-26 NCAA Men's Basketball Coaching Carousel: Complete Guide to New Hires and Departures
Stay updated on all the coaching changes in NCAA men's basketball for the 2025-26 season. From major programs to rising stars, get the latest news on hires and departures.
The 2025-26 NCAA men's basketball season is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic in recent memory, with significant coaching changes across major programs. The coaching carousel began spinning early, with several high-profile vacancies and new hires already making headlines.
Key Coaching Moves
- Miami Hurricanes: Jai Lucas, formerly a Duke assistant, is set to take over the reins once the regular season concludes.
- Florida State Seminoles: Luke Loucks, a Sacramento Kings assistant, will return to his alma mater to lead the Seminoles.
- Utah Utes: Alex Jensen, currently with the Dallas Mavericks, will be the new head coach.
- Indiana Hoosiers: Darian DeVries leaves West Virginia after just one year to take on the challenge at Indiana.
Notable Departures
- Tony Bennett: The unexpected retirement of the Virginia Cavaliers' head coach has left a significant void.
- Amir Abdur-Rahim: Tragically, the South Florida Bulls' head coach passed away unexpectedly.
- Will Wade: After leading McNeese Cowboys to the NCAA tournament, Wade has agreed to join NC State.
Interim Coaches
Several programs are starting the season with interim head coaches, including Virginia and South Florida, who are navigating their transitions carefully.
Upcoming Speculations
As the season progresses, more coaching changes are expected. Jeff Borzello is closely monitoring the buzz and potential candidates as jobs open and close.
For a comprehensive list of all the coaching changes, stay tuned to ESPN for real-time updates.
Last Updated: March 20, 2025
Full List of Coaching Changes
| School | Out | In |
|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine Knights | Scott Davenport | Doug Davenport |
| Campbell Fighting Camels | Kevin McGeehan | John Andrzejek |
| Chicago State Cougars | Scott Spinelli | |
| Columbia Lions | Jim Engles | |
| Denver Pioneers | Jeff Wulbrun | |
| Florida State Seminoles | Leonard Hamilton | Luke Loucks |
| Fordham Rams | Keith Urgo | |
| Indiana Hoosiers | Mike Woodson | Darian DeVries |
| Iona Gaels | Tobin Anderson | Dan Geriot |
| Iowa Hawkeyes | Fran McCaffery | |
| La Salle Explorers | Fran Dunphy | Darris Nichols |
| Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | Bob Marlin | Quannas White |
| McNeese Cowboys | Will Wade | |
| Miami Hurricanes | Jim Larrañaga | Jai Lucas |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | Ben Johnson | |
| Murray State Racers | Steve Prohm | Ryan Miller |
| NC State Wolfpack | Kevin Keatts | Will Wade |
| Oral Roberts Golden Eagles | Russell Springmann | |
| Pennsylvania Quakers | Steve Donahue | |
| Radford Highlanders | Darris Nichols | |
| Sacramento State Hornets | Michael Czepil (interim) | |
| South Florida Bulls | Amir Abdur-Rahim | |
| Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks | Kyle Keller | Matt Braeuer |
| UL Monroe Warhawks | Keith Richard | |
| UNLV Rebels | Kevin Kruger | |
| Utah Utes | Craig Smith | Alex Jensen |
| Villanova Wildcats | Kyle Neptune | |
| Virginia Cavaliers | Tony Bennett | |
| West Virginia Mountaineers | Darian DeVries |
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