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Horner will not return as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Truman State

Truman State University men’s basketball coach Jeff Horner will not return next season. A national search for his successor will begin immediately. The University and Horner have agreed to part ways. Horner led the Bulldogs for seven seasons, during which the team achieved several successes, including an NCAA Division II Elite Eight appearance. Assistant Coach Vince Grier will serve

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Huntington Head Coach Kory Alford resigns; Accepts assistant spot at Oral Roberts

After five seasons leading the Huntington University men’s basketball program, head coach Kory Alford is stepping down to accept the position of associate head coach at NCAA Division I Oral Roberts University under newly named head coach Kory Barnett. “I’m incredibly grateful to Huntington University for the opportunity to lead this storied basketball program over

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Iowa Basketball Staff Update

Story: James Allan, Iowa Athletics Josh Sash and Bryston Williams have joined the University of Iowa men’s basketball coaching staff as assistant coaches, it was announced Tuesday by head coach Ben McCollum.  Sash and Williams join McCollum in Iowa City after serving on his staff at Drake a season ago.  The duo helped guide the Bulldogs to a school-record

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Trae Young named Assistant General Manager for Men’s Basketball at Oklahoma; Pledges $1 million toward program

Story Courtesy OU Athletics Communications University of Oklahoma Vice President and Athletics Director Joe Castiglione announced Monday that OU has hired former Sooners All-American and four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young as assistant general manager for men’s basketball. Castiglione also announced that Young has pledged to donate $1 million to support the championship efforts of that program.

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Daily Dirt – 4/1/25

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Just blasting out a few quick things. Going to be a busy day. Keeping an eye on some 4/1 buyouts… I can confirm that Jamion Christian is the leader at Bryant and this thing is moving quickly. Christian, who has been coaching in Italy for the past few seasons is the

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Hawkins promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Southern Illinois

Southern Illinois men’s basketball head coach Scott Nagy announced Monday that Steve Hawkins has been promoted to Associate Head Coach. “Promoting Coach Hawkins was definitely the right decision for us,” Nagy said. “Like our players, I rely heavily on Coach Hawkins in all situations. His coaching experience and work ethic make this an obvious choice for us.” In addition

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