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Tighe named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Dakota State

Dakota State University has announced the hiring of Darren Tighe as the next men’s basketball head coach.  Director of Athletics Jeff Dittman made the announcement Tuesday.  Tighe will begin his duties immediately. He will succeed long-time head coach Gary Garner, whose 198 victories is second all-time in DSU men’s basketball program history. Coach Garner retires after

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OFFICIAL: Boone out at D2 Arkansas Fort Smith

Following up on something HoopDirt.com first mentioned over the weekend (D2 DIRT). UAFS has finally released an official statement on the departure of Jim Boone: The University of Arkansas Fort Smith (UAFS) Athletics Department has announced their intention to launch a comprehensive search for a new Head Men’s Basketball Coach.  UAFS Athletic Director Curtis Janz

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Claus out as Head Basketball Coach at Idaho

Idaho Director of Athletics Terry Gawlik announced that Vandal Men’s Basketball Coach Zac Claus has been relieved of his coaching duties, effective immediately. Tim Marrion will serve as acting head coach and lead the team through the remainder of the 2022-2023 season. “I want to sincerely thank Zac and his family for their contributions to the men’s

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D2 UT Tyler opens

The University of Texas at Tyler Vice President for Athletics Dr. Howard Patterson has announced head men’s basketball coach Louis Wilson has resigned his position. Wilson led the Patriots for four seasons after being hired prior to the 2019-20 season and helped guide UT Tyler through a successful transition to the NCAA Division II level. Wilson finished his

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WEEK 16: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions

Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 16 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2022-23 college basketball season. This is the eighth season that

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Claxton, Hofstra Agree To Multi-Year Extension

Hofstra University and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Speedy Claxton, who is in the midst of a second consecutive 20-plus win season, have agreed to a multi-year extension, President Susan Poser and Vice President and Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. announced today. Claxton has guided the Pride to 23 wins so far this year, and the

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