Sports · Basketball · 3 hrs ago
Major Coaching Changes Set to Reshape 2026-27 College Basketball Season
Several major programs changed coaches ahead of the 2026-27 men's college basketball season.
Will Wade returned to LSU after previously coaching there from 2017 to 2022, then rebuilding his career at McNeese and spending one season at NC State.
North Carolina hired Michael Malone, who is moving from the NBA to his first college head-coaching job after winning a championship with Denver in 2023.
Michigan promoted assistant Mike Boynton Jr. after Dusty May left for the Dallas Mavericks, but the Wolverines also lost their top three players to the NBA Draft.
Oregon promoted Tony Stubblefield to interim coach after Dana Altman retired, while Randy Bennett left Saint Mary's after 25 seasons to lead Arizona State.
These moves matter because coaches must shape teams and rosters for a season in which several programs face major changes.
The new coaches begin leading their teams this season, though no further results or next steps are given.
Several coaching changes are set to affect the 2026-27 men's college basketball season.
Will Wade returned to LSU after coaching at NC State and McNeese.
North Carolina hired former Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone after firing Hubert Davis.
Michigan promoted assistant Mike Boynton Jr. after Dusty May left for the Dallas Mavericks.
Oregon appointed Tony Stubblefield interim head coach after Dana Altman retired.
- Who
- Coaches including Will Wade, Michael Malone, Mike Boynton Jr. and Tony Stubblefield.
- What
- Several coaching changes are expected to shape the 2026-27 men's college basketball season.
- When
- The 2026-27 season; the changes were made during the offseason.
- Where
- LSU, North Carolina, Michigan and Oregon.
- Why
- Programs made coaching changes after firings, a departure to the NBA and a retirement.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
LSU fired Will Wade following a series of NCAA violations.
Wade rebuilt his career at McNeese before spending one season at NC State.
North Carolina fired Hubert Davis and turned to Michael Malone.
Mike Boynton Jr. signed a two-year deal with Michigan.
Oregon appointed Tony Stubblefield interim head coach after Dana Altman announced his retirement.
- LSU
- Will Wade returned after previously coaching there from 2017 to 2022.
- North Carolina
- Michael Malone began his first college head-coaching job after more than 10 seasons of NBA coaching.
- Michigan
- Mike Boynton Jr. signed a two-year deal in July.
- Oregon
- Tony Stubblefield was appointed interim head coach after Dana Altman's retirement.