2024 College Basketball Coaching Changes
The college basketball landscape is experiencing significant changes as numerous programs announce coaching transitions following the recent season. Below is an overview of the key changes across several schools, highlighting both outgoing and incoming coaches.
Major Coaching Departures and Arrivals
Chicago State
Out: Landon Bussie | In: TBD
Bussie departed after five successful seasons in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) to take the head coaching position at Chicago State. The Braves have not won the SWAC title since 2002.
South Florida
Out: Bryan Hodgson | In: TBD
Hodgson recently completed a two-year term with a commendable 45-28 record before accepting an opportunity at South Florida within the American Athletic Conference (AAC).
Bellarmine
Out: Scott Davenport | In: Doug Davenport
Davenport retired after 20 seasons, during which he notably led Bellarmine from Division II to Division I and secured a national title in 2011. His son, Doug, who has been part of the staff for nine years, will take over the role.
Bryant University
Out: Phil Martelli Jr. | In: TBD
Martelli has left Bryant after leading the team during a transition period. He will now coach at VCU, leaving the program in search of its third coach in three years.
Campbell
Out: Kevin McGeehan | In: John Andrzejek
After a challenging 12-season run with a 184-199 record, McGeehan was released following a disappointing season. Andrzejek, currently an assistant at Florida, is expected to bring a new direction to the program.
Denver
Out: Jeff Wulbrun | In: TBD
Wulbrun’s tenure ended mid-season after four years, with Denver aiming to find new leadership as they seek their first NCAA Tournament bid since their Division I inception.
Colorado State
Out: Niko Medved | In: Ali Farokhmanesh
Medved departed for Minnesota, leading Colorado State to promote Farokhmanesh from within. Farokhmanesh is known for his contributions to the team’s recent successes.
La Salle
Out: Fran Dunphy | In: Darris Nichols
Legendary coach Dunphy is retiring after a prolific career. Nichols, having served as an assistant, has been endorsed for the role amidst budget constraints facing the program.
Coaching to Watch
New Orleans
Out: Tobin Anderson | In: Dan Geriot
Anderson’s brief coaching stint ended with his dismissal, while Geriot, currently an assistant with the New Orleans Pelicans, has been chosen to lead the program moving forward.
North Texas
Out: Ross Hodge | In: TBD
Following Hodge’s departure to West Virginia, North Texas is on the hunt for a new head coach, aiming to maintain its competitive edge.
As the coaching carousel continues to spin, many programs are actively looking for the right candidates to fill their positions, paving the way for the next chapter in college basketball. The coaching landscape will likely continue to evolve as teams prepare for the upcoming season.