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Baptiste rejoins Albany Basketball Staff

The University at Albany men’s basketball team welcomes KJ Baptiste back to the program. Baptiste re-joins the staff as an Assistant Coach, having previously served as the team’s Director of Recruiting and Video during the 2021-22 season. “We are thrilled to welcome KJ back to the Capital Region,” said Head Coach Dwayne Killings. “KJ is a rising

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Bialkoski named DBO at George Mason

George Mason University men’s basketball head coach Tony Skinn announced that Mark Bialkoski will join his staff as director of basketball operations. Bialkoski brings more than 15 years of collegiate basketball coaching and administrative experience to Fairfax. In addition to his robust resume as a director of operations, Bialkoski most recently served as an assistant coach

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Legendary Louisville Head Coach Denny Crum passes away

Legendary Louisville basketball coach Denny Crum passed away today at the age of 86. Here is the tribute that Louisville posted: Denny Crum, who won two NCAA Championships while serving as the University of Louisville’s men’s basketball coach for 30 years (1971-2001), passed away at his home Tuesday morning. He was 86. He directed Louisville

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UMass Lowell adds Herrion to Men’s Basketball Staff

UMass Lowell Men’s Basketball Head Coach Pat Duquette has named Ryan Herrion as his squad’s newest assistant coach. Herrion is a familiar face in the America East Conference, having spent the last five seasons at New Hampshire. “We are excited to welcome Ryan to our program,” said Duquette. “From his experiences at both Stonehill and most recently UNH,

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OFFICIAL: Darner named Head Basketball Coach at Tampa

Following up on something that I mentioned a few times last week (DAILY DIRT). Linc Darner has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Tampa. Here’s the release from the school: The University of Tampa has announced the hiring of Linc Darner as its head men’s basketball coach. Darner brings a resume that

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UNH Basketball Staff Update

University of New Hampshire head men’s basketball coach Nathan Davis announced his coaching staff for the 2023-24 season Monday afternoon with the hiring of Jimmy Allen, Tyler Wilson, and Luis Guzman. Allen joins Davis’ coaching staff for the 2023-24 season after spending seven seasons as the head coach of Army West Point. The West Point, N.Y. native will serve as Associate

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