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Barone receives contract extension at SIUE

Following the most successful Division I season in program history, SIUE men’s basketball Head Coach Brian Barone has agreed to a contract extension to remain the Cougars’ head coach through at least the 2025-26 season. “I want to thank Chancellor Minor for his impact on the entire university and for showing confidence in me while acknowledging the

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D2 DIRT: Coker University opens

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Jarred Merrill is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Coker College (SC). Merrill had been the Cobras head coach since 2019, putting together a 28-70 (.286) during his tenure. This past season, Merrill’s squad went 12-17 (6-12 SAC). Before being hired at Coker, Merrill had spent four seasons

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REPORT: Lottich out at Valpo

Matt Lottich is out as the head men’s basketball coach at Valparaiso according to a Jon Rothstein tweet. Lottich had compiled a 108-117 (.480) record over his seven seasons at the helm of the Beacons. This past season his team went 11-21 (5-15 MVC). The former Stanford Cardinal had served as an assistant at Valpo

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Richey inks contract extension at Furman

 Furman University Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Jason Donnelly announced today that head men’s basketball coach Bob Richey has received a contract extension. Terms of the extension were not disclosed. “Bob Richey and Furman basketball have achieved unprecedented success that has helped transform our athletics department and our university,” Donnelly said. “We are excited that Bob and his family are remaining

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Finco named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Ripon

Ripon College announced that Kenny Finco has been selected as its next head coach of men’s basketball. He will assume his duties April 3. For the last six seasons, he has served as an assistant men’s basketball coach and an assistant in the sports performance center at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. “Kenny’s cerebral approach

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Coaching change made at NJCAA D1 Denmark Tech (SC)

Denmark Technical College announced changes in their basketball coaching leadership.  Andre Payne, who also serves as athletic director at the college and has been the head coach of the men’s basketball team since 2020, will become head coach of the women’s basketball team.  “I’m looking forward to taking the lead of the women’s basketball team.

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OFFICIAL: Cabrera named Head Basketball Coach at Northwestern State

Following up on a report from yesterday…Rick Cabrera has officially been named as the head basketball coach at Northwestern State. Here’s the official statement from NSU: The Northwestern State men’s basketball program has found success with first-time Division I head coaches. The Demons have another as Northwestern State announced Tallahassee Community College’s Rick Cabrera as

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OFFICIAL: Southern parts ways with Men’s Basketball Coach Sean Woods

Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first reported earlier today (SWAC DIRT). Sean Woods is officially out as the men’s basketball coach at Southern University. Here’s is the announcement from SU: Southern University Director of Athletics Roman Banks announced today that Sean Woods will not be returning as head men’s basketball coach. Woods concludes his five-year tenure

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