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Monmouth extends King Rice through 2028-29

Monmouth University has announced that head coach King Rice has received a five-year contract extension to remain in the role through the 2028-29 season. “President Leahy and I are pleased to announced a five-year contract extension with head coach King Rice,” said Director of Athletics Jen Sansevero. “King has earned this extension through his tireless dedication and commitment to

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Mo Williams inks contract extension at Jackson State

Jackson State University President, Dr. Marcus Thompson, and Vice President/Director of Athletics, Ashley Robinson, announced a contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Mo Williams. Williams is in his third year as the head coach and is a native of the city of Jackson. He has compiled a 29-36 (.446) record over his first two seasons at JSU. Quote from

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Moriarty added to John Jay Men’s Basketball Staff

John Jay head men’s basketball coach Ryan Hyland has added Kevin Moriarty to his staff. Moriarty will commence his first season as assistant coach.  “We are thrilled to welcome Kevin into our Bloodhound Family,” commented Hyland. “He comes from two great programs where he was able to learn from two real teachers of the game. We are excited for the

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MIT adds Carlson to Men’s Basketball Staff

Owen Carlson enters his first year as an assistant coach for the MIT men’s basketball program in the 2024-25 season. Carlson came to MIT from Millbrook School in Millbrook, NY, where he served as assistant coach of the boy’s varsity basketball team under head coach and NEPSAC Basketball President Billy Thom, helping the Mustangs advance

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Silas promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at VMI

VMI Head Basketball Coach Andrew Wilson announced Friday that assistant coach Xavier Silas has been given the title of Associate Head Coach of the program. “I’m very excited to announce the promotion of Xavier Silas within our program,” Wilson said. “He has done a tremendous job and impacted our program in many ways since his arrival. Xavier will continue to play an integral role

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Wright State University – Lake Campus restarts Basketball program; Slaton named Head Coach

Wright State University – Lake Campus is thrilled to announce the addition of a Men’s Basketball program, marking a significant milestone as it becomes the fourth athletics offering on campus and the second program to be revived after previously being available. The men’s basketball team will compete in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA),

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University of South Florida Head Basketball Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim passes away

University of South Florida head men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim passed away earlier today. Abdur-Rahim, 43, was undergoing a medical procedure at a Tampa-area hospital when he passed away due to complications that arose during the procedure. “All of us with South Florida Athletics are grieving with the loved ones of Coach Abdur-Rahim,” said Vice President for Athletics, Michael

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