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Bailey added to Loyola Chicago Basketball Coaching Staff

Loyola University Chicago head men’s basketball coach Drew Valentine announced on Thursday, May 4, the addition of Will Bailey to the coaching staff as an assistant coach. “I’m really excited to bring Will home,” said Valentine. “He’s done a lot of winning over the course of his career and he really understands what it takes to compete at

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Bucknell Basketball Staff Update

Newly appointed Bucknell head men’s basketball coach John Griffin III has announced the completion of his coaching staff for the 2023-24 season. Branden McDonald, who joined the Bison program as an assistant coach last season, will remain on Griffin’s staff, and he will be joined by assistant coaches Matt Griffin and Jesse Flannery, along with director of

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Paul rejoins BU Men’s Basketball Staff

After spending the last two years at Yale University, Al Paul has rejoined the Boston University men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, head coach Joe Jones announced.  Paul previously spent three years with the Terriers, including the first as video coordinator in 2018-19 and then as director of operations during the 2019-20 Patriot League championship season.

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Norwood out at D2 Cal Poly Humboldt

Cal Poly Humboldt will soon begin a national search for new leadership for its Men’s Basketball program. Among the top priorities for the new coach will be academic excellence, positive mentoring, community outreach, and competitive performance on the court.  A recent investigation of Men’s Basketball is ongoing. Lumberjack Basketball has a tradition of success as

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Notre Dame Basketball Staff Update

Glenn & Stacey Murphy Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry continues to fill out his staff with the additions of Grady Eifert and Tre Whitted. Both Eifert and Whitted were under Shrewsberry for both years at Penn State. Eifert will serve as Player Development and Recruiting Coordinator, while Whitted will step back into his role as

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Ladner receives contract extension at Southern Miss

Southern Miss head men’s basketball coach Jay Ladner has signed a contract extension through the 2026-27 season.  “We are extremely excited to have Jay Ladner continue to lead our men’s basketball program into the future,” said Southern Miss Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain. “Jay has done a tremendous job of engaging our community and working to rebuild our program to

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