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Potts named Video Coordinator at Alabama

Alabama men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats announced the hiring of Ben Potts as video coordinator. Potts makes his way to Tuscaloosa with experience in college basketball and the NBA after most recently working for the Detroit Pistons. “We are excited to welcome Ben to our staff, Oats said. “He is coming highly recommended from the NBA.

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Williams, Gray, Dardarian join Vandy Basketball Staff

Vanderbilt men’s basketball head coach Jerry Stackhouse announced the hiring of three staff members: Donald Williams (director of player personnel), Thomas Gray (director of recruiting) and Dan Dardarian (assistant director of basketball operations).  The three veterans of the coaching industry have a wealth of experience at all levels of basketball.  Donald Williams – Director of

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D3 NEWS: Sutton added as Assistant Basketball Coach at Alfred University

The Alfred University men’s basketball team announced the addition of Jake Sutton to their coaching staff as an assistant coach for the upcoming 2023-24 season. Sutton most recently spent time with PennWest University at Clarion, receiving his master’s degree in business administration in June of 2023. While with the Eagles, Sutton additionally served as the Graduate Assistant

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University of Rhode Island Basketball Staff Update

Rhode Island men’s basketball staff members Christen Cunningham and Benny Sander have been promoted to assistant coaches, and Chandler Graves has been named as the program’s director of basketball operations. Cunningham and Sander both are entering their second season with the Rams. Cunningham joined head coach Archie Miller‘s staff in July of 2022 as its director of player

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Eastern Illinois Basketball Staff Update

Eastern Illinois men’s basketball head coach Marty Simmons has announced the addition of Rich McBride as an assistant coach on the Panthers staff along with a change in roles for assistant to the head coach Bob Lockart. McBride comes to EIU after coaching last season on the staff at Lincoln University (Mo.).  He helped coach the team to 17

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