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Indian Hills opens as Plona joins WKU staff

WKU Hilltopper Basketball head coach Steve Lutz announced the hiring of longtime Indian Hills Community College head coach Hank Plona to his staff. Plona will join the Hilltoppers as an assistant coach for the 2023-24 season. “Hank is bringing an incredible amount of experience to our staff,” said Lutz on the hire. “He is the consummate

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Mudge adds White to Sam Houston Basketball Staff

Sam Houston head coach Chris Mudge is pleased to announce the addition of Jake White to his staff as an assistant coach for the 2023-24 season. White, a native of Longview, comes to the Bearkats after spending the past two seasons helping lead the national powerhouse Link Academy Lions as an associate head coach. In two seasons in

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Daily Dirt – 5/1/23

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Crazy that it’s May 1st already. So far this spring, we’ve had 59 D1 jobs open – and 58 of them get filled (waiting on Coppin State, their Final group is HERE). I set the O/U at 60.5 back on March 1st. If I were a betting man (and obviously I

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Brennan named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Rowan

Eric Brennan has been named the interim head men’s basketball coach at Rowan University after serving as an assistant coach with the Profs for the past five years, it was announced today by director of athletics Dr. John Giannini. “As an assistant, Coach Brennan contributed greatly to Rowan’s recent success under Coach Joe Crispin. He has been

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Jackson earns 4-yr Contract Extension at Grambling

The University of Louisiana Board has approved a four-year contract extension for Grambling State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Donte’ Jackson, announced on Friday. His contract is set to run through 2028.  “Coach Jackson is a builder of men and has crafted a strong program that not only competes fiercely on the court, but also in

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St. Joe’s Basketball Staff Update

Saint Joseph’s Head Coach Billy Lange has announced that Justin Scott has been elevated to associate head coach and Thomas Boyle has been promoted to assistant coach. “Maintaining continuity and retention amongst staff members is paramount in the development of our program. Justin and Toe are worthy of their elevations and promotions as they have been loyal, resilient and passionate stewards

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Memphis adds veteran coach Stansbury to Basketball Staff

Memphis Tiger head men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway announced Friday the addition of longtime college basketball coach Rick Stansbury to his staff as an assistant coach. Stansbury has coached or recruited 21 players that have been drafted or played in the NBA. “I’ve known Coach Stansbury for years, so the opportunity to have him join our staff is a

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