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OFFICIAL: Smith out at Utah

The University of Utah has made a change in the leadership of its men’s basketball program, concluding the tenure of head coach Craig Smith. Assistant coach Josh Eilert will serve as the team’s interim head coach for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Statement from Utah Athletics Director Mark Harlan “I want to thank Craig for his work

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D3 DIRT: Colby-Sawyer set to open

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Dan Kaigler is no longer the head coach of the men’s basketball team at Division III Colby-Sawyer College. Kaigler informed his team of the decision via text earlier today, and the athletic director is scheduled to meet with the team later this afternoon. During his four seasons

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REPORT: Utah to part ways with Craig Smith

According to a Jeff Goodman post, the University of Utah is parting ways with head basketball coach Craig Smith: Smith has gone 65-62 (.512) in nearly four full seasons at Utah, including a 15-12 (7-9) record this season. More on this story as it continues to develop.

Saul Phillips out at D2 Northern State

I teased this one last night on X – it’s now official. Here’s Northern State’s statement on the change of leadership in their men’s basketball program: Northern State University Director of Athletics Nate Davis announced a change in leadership for the men’s basketball program today, with Saul Phillips tenure concluding after six seasons. “We have not met

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Denver’s Wulbrun on leave for remainder of the 2024-25 season

Denver released the following brief statement on the status of head men’s basketball coach Jef Wilbrun: University of Denver head men’s basketball coach Jeff Wulbrun will be on leave for the remainder of the 2024-25 season, Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Ritchie Center Operations Josh Berlo announced on Friday. Shammond Williams will serve as interim head coach.  Denver has its final

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May agrees to multi-year contract extension at Michigan

University of Michigan Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel announced Friday (Feb. 21) that David and Meredith Kaplan Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dusty May has agreed to a contract extension with the Wolverine program. “I am excited to announce that Dusty and I have agreed to a new multi-year contract,” said Manuel. “His commitment to this University

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La Salle’s Dunphy announces retirement

Legendary La Salle University head men’s basketball coach Fran Dunphy, ’70, HON ’20, the all-time winningest coach in Philadelphia Big 5 history, will retire from his position at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. Dunphy will assume the role of special assistant to the president at La Salle and has agreed to a lifetime contract with the University for

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D1.relocation partners with HoopDirt to sponsor 2025 Coaching Changes Tracker

As college basketball coaches accept new opportunities, D1.relocation will be there every step of the way with their commitment as the title sponsor to HoopDirt.com’s “2025 Coaching Changes Tracker Presented by D1.relocation.” “When coaches are considering a new professional opportunity, no matter where they are moving from or moving to, we’re here to help,” said Daniel Feig,

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