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NC State announced Justin Gainey, a former Wolfpack guard and current Tennessee associate head coach, as head coach, and former players and coaches quickly voiced strong support, calling it the right hire at the right time.
Boston College announced Luke Murray as the school’s new Clement and Elizabeth Izzi Family Head Men’s Basketball Coach, highlighting his offensive acumen, recruiter reputation, and role in UConn’s national championships; Murray brings 10+ years of high-level coaching experience across programs such as Louisville, Xavier, Rhode Island, Towson and Wagner and is charged with restoring the Eagles to national prominence.
USF named Chris Mack its 13th head coach for the Bulls men’s basketball program, tapping a veteran leader with a 323-153 career record across Xavier, Louisville and College of Charleston. Mack has guided teams to nine NCAA Tournament appearances (including an Elite Eight run at Xavier) and earned the 2016 Henry Iba Award as national coach of the year. He arrives in Tampa after two seasons at College of Charleston, with expectations he’ll use his elite-level experience and roster-building skills to elevate USF toward sustained postseason contention.
Minnesota named Brett Larson its next head coach on a five-year contract; Larson leaves St. Cloud State after eight seasons, bringing a strong track record of NCAA tournament appearances, conference titles, and extensive USA Hockey coaching experience.
USF has hired Kristy Curry, the longtime Alabama head coach since 2013, to lead its women's basketball program on a five-year contract. Curry has built a 554-322 overall head-coaching record and led Purdue to seven NCAA appearances, with additional coaching stops at Texas Tech, Tulane, Stephen F. Austin, Texas A&M and Louisiana Tech. She replaces longtime USF coach Jose Fernandez, who left for the Dallas Wings in the WNBA.
Tammi Reiss, a Virginia legend and experienced coach, has been hired to lead Florida’s women's basketball program after turning Rhode Island into a winner — guiding the Rams to a program-record win streak, an Atlantic 10 title and their first NCAA Tournament in 30 years — signaling a build-the-program mindset as she moves to a Power 4 program with strong backing from Florida leadership and peers alike.
Florida named Tammi Reiss the 12th head coach of the Gators women's basketball program, tapping a three-time All-American and proven program-builder who led Rhode Island to its first NCAA Tournament in 30 years and has NCAA-level success as a player and coach at Virginia, Syracuse, and San Diego State.
Kansas State has hired Casey Alexander, formerly Belmont’s head coach, as the program’s 27th head men’s basketball coach on a five-year contract starting at $3.3 million for 2026-27 with annual raises. Alexander, who owns a 303-180 career record and led Belmont to six conference championships, brings a history of 20-win seasons and postseason appearances across Stetson, Lipscomb and Belmont. He’ll be formally introduced March 16, and takes over a K-State team that finished 12-20 (3-15 in Big 12) in 2025-26, as the Wildcats aim to rebound under his offensive-minded leadership.
Sports Illustrated’s Conor Orr named Ravens head coach Jesse Minter a winner at the NFL Scouting Combine, praising his public-facing remarks about voluntary workouts and his push to replace banalities with high-level coaching. Orr noted Minter’s approach—focusing on a cerebral, self-sustaining defensive front rooted in strong coaching—that could help Baltimore attract players and set a strong tone for the team’s off-season and future draft strategy.
Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane defended promoting Joe Brady to head coach, delivering a profane rebuke to critics with 'F--k the outside' and saying his gut told him Brady was the right pick, as the Bills push for a title after a playoff exit.
Arizona Cardinals named Mike LaFleur, previously the Rams’ offensive coordinator, as their new head coach, signaling a fresh direction for the franchise amid NFL coaching moves.
The Arizona Cardinals announced a five-year contract with Mike LaFleur to become their new head coach, replacing Jonathan Gannon. LaFleur, the Rams’ former offensive coordinator and brother of Packers coach Matt LaFleur, brings NFL play-calling experience and a detail-oriented teaching style, with owner Michael Bidwill and GM Monti Ossenfort expressing confidence in his leadership as the team moves into a new era.
The Arizona Cardinals have hired Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as their next head coach on a five-year contract, completing the 2026 offseason coaching slate; LaFleur is Matt LaFleur’s brother and has worked with Kyle Shanahan, with prior roles across multiple NFL teams.
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced a verbal agreement to hire Mike McCarthy as their next head coach, marking the team’s fourth head coach since 1969. McCarthy, 62, has a 174–112–2 regular-season record and an 11–11 postseason record across his Green Bay and Dallas tenures, including Green Bay’s Super Bowl XLV win, signaling a major shift in the Steelers’ coaching era.
USC announced on Jan. 23 that Gary Patterson, a Hall-of-Fame defensive mind and former 21-year TCU head coach, will serve as USC’s defensive coordinator under Lincoln Riley. Patterson turned TCU into a defensive powerhouse with multiple conference titles and national coach-of-the-year honors, and has recent Big 12 advisory experience with Baylor and Texas. His hire is contingent on a background check and is expected to elevate USC’s defense immediately.