Author Archives: The DirtKing

Youngstown’s Faulkner suspended for today’s non-conference game

Youngstown State head men’s basketball coach Ethan Faulkner has been suspended for today’s non-conference game vs D3 Penn State-Shenango (11am tip-off). The suspension is a result of Faulkner’s actions towards an official at the end of Youngstown’s 72-70 loss to Robert Morris on Wednesday. YSU and the Horizon League released the following announcing the suspension:

Stephen F. Austin parts ways with Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kyle Keller

Stephen F. Austin State University announced today that men’s basketball head coach Kyle Keller has been relieved of his duties effective immediately.  The decision to make a change in leadership comes after a disappointing 1-7 start to Southland Conference play, and an 8-11 overall record for the season. The program’s last conference championship came in 2022, and the

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Bitee promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Towson

The Towson University men’s basketball team has announced that Parfait Bitee will be promoted from assistant coach to associate head coach.  “We are excited to elevate Parfait. He has been a longstanding loyal member of my staff and has continually improved. His mentorship to our players and commitment to our retention are highly valued attributes,” said head coach Pat

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Fordham self imposes 4-game suspension for Head Basketball Coach Keith Urgo

Fordham has released the following statement on the status of head men’s basketball coach Keith Urgo: As part of an ongoing investigation with the NCAA, Fordham is self-imposing a four-game suspension for men’s basketball coach Keith Urgo beginning January 22, consistent with the updated NCAA guidelines related to recruiting violations. Associate head coach Tray Woodall, in

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INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Henke named Head Basketball Coach at D2 St. Leo

Saint Leo University President Ed Dadez and Director of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation Marcal Lazenby have officially named Spencer Henke the men’s basketball head coach, removing the interim tag. “Saint Leo is where my coaching journey began five years ago as a Graduate Assistant, and I’m deeply honored to officially be named head coach of Saint Leo Men’s Basketball,”

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American Athletic Conference to Honor the Legacy of South Florida Men’s Basketball Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim

American Athletic Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti has announced plans to honor the legacy of the late Amir Abdur-Rahim, the head men’s basketball coach at the University of South Florida who passed away in October. Abdur-Rahim has been named Honorary 2024-25 American Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year. His family will join Commissioner Pernetti at South Florida’s

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Griffin Elite Basketball Classic 2025

This basketball event brings some of the top Division I recruits in the country to Northern Kentucky to take on some of the top ranked local high schools! Location: Thomas More University- Connor Convocation Center333 Thomas More Parkway Crestview Hills, KY 41017 Tickets: HERE.