Tue Mar 25 00:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Coaching Carousel Spins Wildly Across College Basketball

**Several coaching vacancies at various levels of college basketball are creating a whirlwind of activity, with numerous candidates vying for open positions.**

The UNLV Runnin’ Rebels’ coaching search is reportedly moving swiftly, with Athletic Director Erick Harper conducting a wide range of interviews. Among the leading candidates are Arkansas State’s Bryan Hodgson, Bradley’s Brian Wardle, and Florida assistant Carlin Hartman (a former UNLV assistant). Sources suggest a decision could be made by the end of the week, with potential involvement from current or former NBA figures also rumored.

At Fordham, the search for a new head coach is focused on Kent State’s Rob Senderoff (a former Fordham assistant) and Central Connecticut’s Pat Sellers. Senderoff boasts an impressive 14-year record at Kent State, while Sellers led Central Connecticut to consecutive 20-win seasons.

Penn’s coaching search is generating buzz, with former Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery, a Philadelphia native and former Penn player, emerging as a strong contender alongside NYU’s David Klatsky. McCaffery’s extensive coaching experience includes stints at Siena, UNC Greensboro, and Lehigh.

The McNeese State Cowboys’ coaching search pits McNeese State assistant Brandon Chambers against Baylor assistant Bill Armstrong, who previously worked under Will Wade at LSU.

Elsewhere, several other coaching changes have been announced:

* **ULM:** Ronnie Dean will not return as an assistant coach under new head coach Phil Cunningham.
* **Allen University (D2, South Carolina):** A new head coach will be named, following a vacancy.
* **The Millbrook School (NY):** Garvin Mcalister is the new head coach, replacing Billy Thom.
* **The St. James Performance School (VA):** Book Richardson has been appointed head coach.

Finally, a potential merger between Independence CC and Coffeyville CC at the junior college level is under consideration, with implications for their athletic programs yet to be determined. The full list of coaching changes across all levels of college basketball can be found at [link to D1.relocation].

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