In: Phil Martelli Jr. took over for Jared Grasso at the beginning of the season and led Bryant to a big win in November at FAU. The team finished third in the America East with a record of 19-12.
In: Mike DeGeorge replaced John Smith, who only managed 30 wins in five seasons at the bottom-tier Big West job. DeGeorge, coming from D-II Colorado Mesa, had a successful stint averaging 23 wins and making five appearances in the D-II NCAA tournament.
In: Jim Christian was hired to replace Reggie Witherspoon at Canisius after an eight-year drought from dancing in the NCAA tournament. Christian’s hiring was considered a good pull given the program’s history.
In: John Shulman took over from Anthony Boone at the University of North Florida after a disappointing season. Shulman, with a strong record at the University of Alabama-Huntsville, was seen as a promising hire.
In: Chris Mack was hired at Charleston after missing out on Vanderbilt, making it a great second option for him. With a solid coaching record and experience, Mack was considered a top candidate for the job.
In: Saah Nimley replaced Barclay Radebaugh at Charleston Southern after a promotion to full-time coach. Radebaugh had led the program for 18 seasons, and the Bucs are looking to make a comeback after not dancing since 1997.
In: Justin Gray took over from Cliff Ellis at Coastal Carolina following a successful career of 831 NCAA victories. Gray, who comes from Western Carolina, was seen as a good fit to continue the program’s success.
In: Jon Jaques replaced Brian Earl at Cornell, with Jaques being the right candidate for the job. Jaques’ previous experience and qualifications made him a strong choice for the Ivy League program.
In: Mark Montgomery replaced Mike Davis at Detroit Mercy after a disappointing season with only one win. Montgomery, coming from Michigan State, was given the opportunity to lead the Titans in a new direction.
In: Ben McCollum took over from Darian DeVries at Drake following a successful run to the NCAA tournament. McCollum, with a strong track record at the Division II level, was seen as a promising hire for the program.
In: Dru Joyce III replaced Keith Dambrot at Duquesne after an unexpected NCAA tournament appearance. Dambrot led the Dukes to their first Atlantic 10 title in years before retiring, and Joyce was the natural choice for the job.
In: Dan Monson replaced David Riley at Washington State after a successful tenure at Long Beach State. Monson’s return to the Pacific Northwest was seen as a positive move for the program.
In: Chris Casey took over from Jay Young at Fairfield, aiming to lead the Stags to success in the MAAC. Casey was seen as a strong candidate to finally bring Fairfield back to its winning ways.
In: Craig Doty replaced Ron Cottrell at Houston Christian, marking a major changing of the guard in the Southland Conference. Doty, coming from Division II Emporia State, was seen as a promising hire for the program.
In: Matthew Graves replaced Josh Schertz at Indiana State following a successful NIT championship game run. Graves, who was qualified for the job, was tasked with continuing the Sycamores’ success in the Missouri Valley.
In: Paul Corsaro took over from Matt Crenshaw at IUPUI, aiming to turn around the Horizon League program. Corsaro’s success at the University of Indianapolis made him a strong fit for the job.
In: Preston Spradlin replaced Mark Byington at James Madison, bringing a fresh perspective to the team after a successful season. Spradlin is considered a rising talent in the coaching world.
