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Shammond Williams named Assistant Basketball Coach at Denver

The University of Denver men’s basketball program has hired Shammond Williams as a new assistant coach on its coaching staff, head coach Jeff Wulbrun announced on Wednesday. “As we look to continue to progress as a program, experience is a necessity in building a staff and competing for championships,” Wulbrun said. “Shammond’s presence will immensely benefit our student-athletes. He

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Pacheco named Director of Basketball Operations at Cal State Fullerton

Cal State Fullerton Head Coach Dedrique Taylor has announced the addition of Tyler Pacheco to the men’s basketball coaching staff. Pacheco will serve as the director of basketball operations.  “Tyler comes to our program highly regarded for his energy, efficiency and productivity,” Taylor said. “I think his youth may be one of his most important attributes, with his ability to

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Settembre returns to Tarleton State Basketball Staff

Former Tarleton State assistant coach in the 2022-23 season, Zach Settembre, returns to Tarleton State to join head coach Billy Gillispie‘s staff for the 2024-25 season. “We are extremely excited to have Zach back at Tarleton State,” said head coach Billy Gillispie. “He was outstanding in his time here before and we look forward to having him here

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O’Grady promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Vermont

Cioffi Men’s Basketball Head Coach John Becker has announced that Derryk O’Grady ’17 has been promoted to assistant coach ahead of the 2024-25 season. O’Grady will be entering his 12th season with the Vermont men’s basketball program. “I’m really excited for Derryk’s promotion to assistant coach,” said Becker. “He’s been a big part of our program. Starting as a student

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Dollar promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Richmond

 Darian Dollar, who served as Video Coordinator for the Spider men’s basketball program last season, has been promoted to Assistant Coach/Director of Basketball Operations & Recruiting, Head Coach Chris Mooney announced.  “Since coming to Richmond, Darian has demonstrated the ability to help our program in so many ways,” said Mooney. “Whether it’s helping us scout our next

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Keefer retires as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Carlow U

Tim Keefer, the first head coach in Carlow University men’s basketball history, announced his retirement, effective June 30. Associate head coach Jacob St. George, a 2019 Carlow graduate who has served as the team’s assistant coach for the past four seasons, will step in as the program’s interim head coach. “It was a great privilege and

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