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Smith promoted to lead assistant at New Orleans

 Jay Smith has been promoted to The University of New Orleans men’s basketball lead assistant coach, head coach Mark Slessinger announced. Smith is entering his fifth season on the Lakefront.  “Coach Smith has played an integral role in our program both on and off the court. He is more than just a talented coach, and his enhanced role

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New Mexico’s Pitino inks extension through 2027-28

University of New Mexico Vice President/Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez announced Friday that Lobo men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino has received a contract extension, running through the 2027-28 season. “We are excited to commit to Richard Pitino to lead our men’s basketball program into the future,” said Nuñez. “Over the last two seasons, I have

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Former ETSU Head Coach Oliver joins USF Basketball Staff as an Assistant

University of South Florida Head Men’s Basketball Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim has announced the addition of Desmond Oliver as an assistant coach on his first USF staff. Oliver brings nearly 30 years of experience as both a head coach at East Tennessee State University (2021-23) and assistant coach stints at Tennessee (2015-21), Charlotte (2010-15), Canisius (2009-10), Georgia (2004-09),

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Griffin elevated to Associate Head Coach at FGCU

Veteran coach Kyle Griffin has been elevated to the role of associate head coach for the FGCU men’s basketball team, head coach Pat Chambers announced. Griffin enters his second season with the Eagles in 2023-24 after four years at La Salle – including two years as associate head coach on the Explorers sideline. “Kyle is loyal, hard-working and passionate

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Tibbs promoted to Associate Head Coach at Buffalo

University at Buffalo men’s basketball Head Coach George Halcovage III announced that assistant coach Hamlet Tibbs has been elevated to associate head coach. “We are excited to announce Coach Tibbs as our Associate Head Coach for UB Men’s Basketball,” stated Head Coach George Halcovage III. “He is one of the most talented coaches in the country and is ready to help

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NAIA DIRT: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods opens

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Michael Hunter is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NAIA Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. *UPDATE: Hunter has been named as the head coach at Shawnee State – more on that move HERE. He took over last spring after a very successful three-year run at Lakeland CC, where he led the

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Daily Dirt – 5/12/23

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Just a few quick Friday tidbits… Siena has bumped Derek Brooks from director of basketball operations to assistant coach. Last season was Brooks’ first at Siena, he has also been an assistant at Merchant Marine, and served as a WBB assistant at Air Force. Current special assistant to the head coach

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Small added to South Florida Basketball Staff

University of South Florida Head Men’s Basketball Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim has announced the addition of William Small as an assistant coach on his first USF staff. Small follows Abdur-Rahim from Kennesaw State where he spent two seasons on the Owls’ staff (2021-23) and helped lead the program to 26 wins and its first NCAA Tournament appearance in

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