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OFFICIAL: Miller announces retirement at Wisconsin-Whitewater; Wischer named Interim Head Coach

Following-up on a report from earlier today…Wisconsin-Whitewater head men’s basketball coach Pat Miller has officially announced his retirement. Here’s the statement from the school: Pat Miller, head coach of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater men’s basketball team — who led the program to 10 NCAA national tournament appearances and two national championships — will retire after

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Miskelly named Men’s Basketball Director of Video and Analytics at K-State

Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang filled out the last full-time position on his coaching staff on Monday afternoon (July 31) with the hiring of Franklin Miskelly as Director of Video and Analytics. Miskelly arrives at K-State after a two-year stint (2021-23) as a graduate assistant at Mississippi State for head coaches Ben Howland and Chris Jans, helping the Bulldogs win 39 games

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Buffington named Men’s Basketball GM at Texas Tech

Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland has officially announced the hiring of Kellen Buffington who will work as the program’s General Manager. Buffington is one of the most respected grassroots basketball organizers in the country and arrives at Texas Tech after founding and operating TheTB5Reports in Dallas. The organization hosted amateur basketball events for the

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SIUE hires Thorpe as Assistant Basketball Coach

 SIUE men’s basketball Head Coach Brian Barone continues to add to his coaching staff, announcing the addition of veteran Assistant Coach Angres Thorpe. Thorpe comes to SIUE following a four-year stint on the staff at Buffalo, where he spent the 2022-23 season as the Associate Head Coach. The Bulls compiled a 70-49 record with Thorpe on staff.

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Brown added to CSUN Basketball Staff

CSUN Head Men’s Basketball Coach Andy Newman has announced the addition of Bobby Brown to the Matador staff. A former NBA player and Big West Freshman of the Year, Brown will serve as Director of Player Development this upcoming season. “I am really excited to be adding Bobby Brown to our staff here at CSUN,” said

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Arkansas-Fort Smith Basketball Staff Update

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Men’s Basketball Head Coach Zane Gibson has assembled his coaching staff for the 2023-24 season. Joining Gibson at UAFS from his staff at Western New Mexico are assistant coach Jared Drake and volunteer assistant coach Jeremy Zepeda, with Brett O’Neil also returning as an assistant coach. Caleb Ligon will serve as a student assistant to

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Vanderbilt Basketball Staff Update

Vanderbilt men’s basketball head coach Jerry Stackhouse announced the promotion of Ian Thom and CJ Preston. Thom will serve as director of basketball operations, and Preston moves to the director of basketball research & special projects role. Thom is elevating to his new position after spending the last two seasons on Stackhouse’s staff as a

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Richburg promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Miami (OH)

Miami University head men’s basketball coach Travis Steele has announced Carl Richburg has been promoted to Assistant Coach. Richburg joined Steele’s staff in June of 2022 as the Director of Basketball Operations. “I’m happy to announce Carl Richburg is being promoted to Assistant Coach. This change will allow us to utilize Carl’s expertise even more,” said Steele. “Carl sees the game very

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