North Dakota State Coach Richman Named Finalist for Top Mid-Major Award

Richman led the Bison to the Summit League regular season title this season.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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CollegeInsider.com has announced the finalists for the 2025-26 Hugh Durham award, which is presented annually to the top mid-major head coach in college basketball. North Dakota State's David Richman is among the finalists for the prestigious award.

Why it matters

The Hugh Durham award is one of the top honors for mid-major college basketball coaches, recognizing their ability to lead their programs to success against larger schools. Richman's nomination is a testament to his coaching acumen and the strength of the North Dakota State program.

The details

Richman was named the Summit League Coach of the Year earlier this week, after leading the Bison to the outright regular season title. This is the fourth time under Richman that the Bison have won at least 23 games in a season. Coaches of teams in 24 different mid-major conferences are eligible for the award, which is determined by a 10-member voting committee.

  • Richman was named Summit League Coach of the Year earlier this week.
  • The 2026 Hugh Durham award will be announced in Indianapolis, Ind., site of the men's Division I Basketball Championship.

The players

David Richman

The head coach of the North Dakota State Bison men's basketball team.

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The organization that presents the annual Hugh Durham award to the top mid-major head coach in college basketball.

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What’s next

The recipient of the 2026 Hugh Durham award will be announced in Indianapolis, Ind., the site of the men's Division I Basketball Championship.

The takeaway

David Richman's nomination for the prestigious Hugh Durham award is a recognition of his ability to consistently lead the North Dakota State Bison to success against larger programs, cementing the school's status as a mid-major powerhouse.