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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.

Broadnax announces retirement at Savannah State; Thompson named Interim Head Basketball Coach

Savannah State University head men’s basketball coach Horace Broadnax announced his retirement on Monday, January 6th. Assistant Coach Clevan Thompson will assume the Interim Head Coach role, effective immediately. “We thank Coach Broadnax for his leadership of the men’s basketball program here at Savannah State,” remarked Director of Athletics, Opio Mashariki. “I have immense respect and gratitude for everything

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Richard Pitino, UNM sued over alleged hazing altercation

Richard Pitino and the University of New Mexico have been accused of “disregarding incidents of hazing and violent behavior,” according to a civil rights lawsuit filed in New Mexico’s Second Judicial District Court. Redshirt freshman Shane Douma-Sanchez filed the suit, claiming that he was attacked on the team plane by a teammate in November. According

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Garrett named Assistant Basketball Coach at Iowa State

Iowa State men’s basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger has named former Cyclone Diante Garrett as a new assistant coach. Garrett will begin his duties with the Cyclones immediately. “Diante will be a great addition to our program,” Otzelberger said. “His experience playing for Iowa State, and his time in the NBA, will greatly impact the development of

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