in addition to coaching Northwestern (Minn.), Tim Grosz was the Region 9 representative on the Division III men's basketball committee this past season. Photo by Ryan Coleman, d3photography.com

After 26 years leading the Northwestern (Minn.) men's basketball program, a new chapter will be beginning soon for coach Tim Grosz. The program's all-time winningest coach, who is the active wins leader in the state of Minnesota at all levels of men's college basketball, has accepted the position of associate athletic director for compliance at Northern Colorado. Although Minnesota born-and-raised, it is a homecoming of sorts for Tim and his wife, Tanya, who have several family members already living in the Greeley area.

Grosz hangs it up with a 474-256 mark to his name, which is the most wins in program and UMAC history and most among active men's basketball coaches in the state of Minnesota as well. He is an 11-time UMAC Coach of the Year award winner and was named Coach of the Decade by the conference in 2019.

A 1992 graduate of Northwestern, Grosz was hired to lead the program he once led as a player, succeeding his father-in-law, Joe Smith. The Eagles saw immediate success, winning both the conference regular season and tournament championships, the first of 16 and 13, respectively. Since the UMAC's move from NAIA to NCAA Division III in 2008, Grosz's program has been the conference's most successful, with nine Division III NCAA Tournament appearances and three wins in the big dance.

The program's first tournament win came in 2015, in a buzzer-beating upset over No. 3 St. Thomas, and the second came the following night, when UNW defeated Elmhurst to advance to the first Sweet 16 in Northwestern Athletics history. In 2019, the Eagles again defeated a top-10 team from the MIAC, taking down No. 8 St. John's, 93-78, on its home floor in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

The 2015 first-round win was named the third-best first-round upset of the decade by D3hoops.com in 2019.

In addition to success in the NCAA, two of Grosz's most memorable seasons came in years where there was no NCAA Tournament available to Northwestern. In 2010, while still in the transition period from NAIA to NCAA, the Eagles defeated King College to win the first National Christian College Athletic Association DI National Championship in program history. 11 years later, with no NCAA Division III Tournament due to the Covid-19 pandemic, UNW accomplished the feat again, defeating Ottawa University (AZ) to claim a second NCCAA DI National Title.

"After 26 incredible years, I am filled with gratitude for our success and the journey we've shared," Grosz said. "While the wins were great, the relationships are what I'll carry with me most. The bus rides, the locker room talks, and the joy of watching young men succeed on and off the court have formed bonds that far outlast any trophy. I didn't walk this path alone."

Northwestern athletic director Matt Hill notes that Grosz's legacy stretches far beyond his on-court success. "For over a quarter of a century, Northwestern has had one men's basketball coach," said Hill, who hired Grosz in 2000 as a second-year athletic director. "Coach Grosz has amassed Hall of Fame results, but way more importantly, he has guided hundreds of young men in their journey of becoming Godly men and incredible people. Northwestern has been blessed to have Tim for all these years and will miss him greatly. I'm very excited for this new journey he is embarking on and know that those who he will be working alongside will experience the same high level of professionalism and leadership we have for 26 years."

UNW's search for Grosz's successor will begin immediately. His final day at Northwestern will be Friday, May 8.

Matt Lewis won 141 games and a national championship in eight seasons at UW-Oshkosh. d3photography.com file photo

Matt Lewis announced on Tuesday, March 31, that he will be resigning as UW-Oshkosh's men's basketball head coach to support his wife in an amazing opportunity. His plan is to stay in basketball.
 
Lewis departs Oshkosh following eight seasons at the helm of the Titans, leading the program to its only NCAA Division III championship in 2019, four total national tournament appearances – including a run to the Elite Eight in 2023 – three WIAC regular season championships, two WIAC tournament titles, and a head coaching record of 141-62, including an 11-3 mark in national postseason play. He became the fastest head coach to 100 career wins in WIAC men's basketball history on March 5, 2023, when the Titans defeated Hope 51-50, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

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His wife, Gaelyn Rose, has been Vice President for Enrollment at Illinois Wesleyan University, after holding an admissions position at Lawrence, which is much closer to Oshkosh.
 
Lewis, a three-time WIAC Coach of the Year, earned Region Coach of the Year twice from the National Association of Basketball Coaches and Division III Coach of the Year laurels from the NABC and D3hoops.com in 2019.
 
"I want to thank Matt and his family for their nearly decade-and-a-half commitment to UW-Oshkosh basketball and the wider Oshkosh community,' UW-Oshkosh athletic director Darryl Sims said. "Matt has been a campus leader since arriving in Oshkosh, and his positive presence will be missed well beyond the basketball court. His parents, Jim and Lyndee, and wife, Gaelyn, have also supported UW-Oshkosh athletics in numerous ways throughout the years."
 
Lewis, who was named the interim head coach ahead of UW-Oshkosh's national championship run and was promoted to full-time head coach the following spring, joined the men's basketball coaching staff as the top assistant ahead of the 2012-13 campaign. Across 14 total seasons with the Titans, Lewis mentored the team to an 236-135 overall record, including a 110-81 mark in WIAC play. Oshkosh also made three Division III NCAA Tournament appearances during Lewis' tenure as the top assistant coach, reaching the first round in both 2016 and 2017, while finishing as the national runner-up in 2018. Between Oshkosh's first NCAA Tournament appearance with Lewis on staff and the end of the 2025 season, the Titans' 16 tournament wins were the second-most in the country.
 
"It has truly been an honor to be part of the UW-Oshkosh men's basketball program for the past 14 years," Lewis said. "I'm incredibly grateful for the student-athletes, coaches, and community members who've made this experience so rewarding. Together, we've built something special, and I'm proud to have played a part in continuing the program's tradition of excellence.
 
This was not an easy decision – UWO has been home for a long time – but our family is entering a new chapter."
 
As head coach Lewis helped nine players achieve a total of 17 All-WIAC First Team honors. During his eight-year tenure, five Titans garnered a total of twelve All-Region accolades, and four players received a total of ten All-America honors.

Hannah Iverson came to Division III seven seasons ago and now is returning to her hometown. Photo by Ryan Coleman, d3photography.com

UW–Eau Claire athletic director Jason Verdugo has announced the hiring of Hannah Iverson as the Blugolds' new head women's basketball coach, bringing home an Eau Claire native with a proven record of success in the WIAC.

She replaces Tonja Englund, who retired earlier this month as the winningest coach in program history.

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"Hannah is a proven winner who reflects the competitive standards we expect at UW–Eau Claire," said Director of Athletics, Jason Verdugo. "She builds strong, authentic relationships with her players, develops student-athletes at a high level, and creates a team culture that competes relentlessly. Her track record in the WIAC shows she knows how to win, and we believe her leadership positions our program to be successful moving forward."

Iverson arrives at UW–Eau Claire after seven highly successful seasons at UW–Stout, where she compiled a 125-74 record and became the program's second-winningest coach. During her tenure, she guided the Blue Devils to multiple historic milestones, including a 2023 WIAC regular season championship, the 2024 WIAC Tournament title, 2024 NCAA Sweet Sixteen appearance, and a 2025 NCAA Division III Final Four appearance, the first in program history. Her accomplishments earned her recognition as the 2023 WIAC Coach of the Year.

Beyond wins and championships, Iverson built a culture centered on development, accountability, and academic achievement. Her teams produced numerous all-conference and All-American players, an earned 77 WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll selections, reflecting her commitment to excellence both on the court and in the classroom. Prior to her head coaching role, Iverson gained valuable experience at UW-Green Bay, the University of Illinois, and Ashford University, where she contributed to postseason success and program growth at multiple levels of collegiate basketball.

"Hannah's connection to Eau Claire and her vision for this program made this a really special hire," said Kyle Seyer, assistant athletic director and chair of the search committee. "She grew up around this program and now has the opportunity to lead it. That full-circle journey, combined with her success as a coach and ability to build relationships, makes her a natural fit to take this program to new heights."

"I am incredibly honored to be named the head women's basketball coach at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire," Iverson stated. "I want to thank Jason, Chancellor (Michael) Carney and the rest of the search committee for the trust and belief they've placed in me to lead this program. UW-Eau Claire is a special place with a strong tradition of academic and athletic excellence. I proudly stand with all of the coaches and players who have left their mark on this program and look forward to creating a culture rooted in accountability, toughness, trust and togetherness. My family and I are thrilled to join the Blugold family and we can't wait to get started."

A standout player herself, Iverson starred at UW-Green Bay, helping lead the Phoenix to four NCAA Tournament appearances, including a Sweet 16 run in 2011, earning a spot in UW-Green Bay's hall of fame. A graduate and hall of fame member of Eau Claire North, Iverson returns to her hometown with her husband Ryan and their children, Leo, Myla, Max, and Dayla.

An introductory news conference to introduce the new Blugold head coach is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7. A location and start time will be announced in the coming days.