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ULM’s Richard announces that he will retire at conclusion of 2024-25 season

University of Louisiana Monroe men’s basketball coach Keith Richard announced on Friday (Dec. 20) his intention to retire at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. Richard will continue to coach the Warhawks for the remainder of the 2024-25 season and will complete his 15th season as the head coach of ULM men’s basketball. A former ULM men’s basketball student-athlete,

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Bob Marlin fired as Head Basketball Coach at Louisiana

University of Louisiana Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Bryan Maggard announced Thursday a change in the leadership of its Men’s Basketball program. “After an on-going evaluation of our men’s basketball program, it was decided a change was necessary,” Maggard said. “These decisions are never easy, and this one was not made hastily. I am

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Iowa State extends Otzelberger through 2032 season

In the midst of one of the most successful runs in the program’s 118-year history, Iowa State head men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger has agreed to a new contract that will keep him on the Cyclone bench through June 30, 2032, ISU President Dr. Wendy Wintersteen and Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard announced today. “In just four

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Simpson added as Special Assistant to the Head Coach at Utah

Utah head men’s basketball coach Craig Smith announced the addition of Triston Simpson to his staff as the special assistant to the head coach. “I am so excited to have Triston join our staff,” Smith said. “I recruited and coached Triston at South Dakota. He is tough, competitive, relentless with his effort and very intelligent. His attention to detail, desire

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D3 Capital University announces leadership adjustments for remainder of 2024-25 Men’s Basketball season

Capital University men’s basketball has announced that head coach Damon Goodwin will serve the remainder of the 2024-25 season in a limited capacity as he navigates through some medical-related concerns.  During this time, Coach Goodwin will continue to recruit and advise with the coaching staff, while long-time Assistant Coach Anthony Gholson will serve as the Interim Head Coach for

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WEEK 5: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play

Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 5 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, also presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the end

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