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OFFICIAL: Gregory relieved of duties at South Florida

University of South Florida Head Men’s Basketball Coach Brian Gregory has been relieved of his duties effective immediately, Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Kelly announced today. Gregory concludes his six-year tenure leading the Bulls men’s basketball program with a 79-107 overall record. “Brian has been a true ambassador for the University of South Florida,” Kelly said. “Ultimately,

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REPORT: Pastner out at Georgia Tech

According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, Georgia Tech is expected to part ways with Josh Pastner later this afternoon. Pastner has been the Yellow Jackets head coach for the past seven seasons. He has compiled an 87-113 (.435) record during his tenure, including a 15-18 (6-15 ACC) mark this season. Before taking

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D3 DIRT: Greensboro College opens

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Jim Cantamessa is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Greensboro College. Cantamessa joined the GC staff back in 2010 as an assistant, and was elevated to head coach in 2019. During his tenure in the lead chair, he put together a

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BREAKING: ETSU to Part Ways with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Desmond Oliver

East Tennessee State University announced today that head men’s basketball coach Desmond Oliver will not return next season. “I met with Coach Oliver today, and we discussed the program is not meeting the expectations of the Athletics Department.” Dr. Richard Sander, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics for ETSU, said. “We feel that parting ways is the best thing for

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OFFICIAL: Ewing dismissed at Georgetown

Georgetown University announced today that Patrick Ewing will no longer serve as Head Men’s Basketball Coach and that it has begun a national search for new leadership of the program. Georgetown President John J. DeGioia said, “Patrick Ewing is the heart of Georgetown basketball. I am deeply grateful to Coach Ewing for his vision, his

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Brennan out as Head Basketball Coach at American

American University has parted ways with head men’s basketball coach Mike Brennan, Director of Athletics & Recreation Dr. Billy Walker announced Thursday. “I want to thank Mike for his contributions to AU over the last 10 seasons,” said Walker. “Under his leadership, the student-athletes in his care have achieved accomplishments on the court and in the classroom.

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REPORT: Ewing out at Georgetown

According to Jon Rothstein, Patrick Ewing is out as the head basketball coach at Georgetown. The former Hoya and NBA star has struggled during his tenure at his alma mater, going 75-109 (.408), but only winning 13 games total over the past two seasons (2-37 Big East). Before the most recent struggles, Ewing’s 2021 squad

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