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Self to miss today’s NCAA Tournament game vs Howard

Bill Self, who missed the entire Big 12 tournament due to a medical issue, will not coach the Jayhawks in their first round NCAA Tournament game today vs Howard. Norm Roberts, who coached the team in Self’s absence last week will continue to steer the ship today. Kansas released the following statement:

D2 SEARCH UPDATE: Harding U finalists

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that there are three finalists for the job at D2 Harding University (AR). They are in the hunt to replace Jeff Morgan, who retired as HU’s head coach after 30 seasons at the helm of the Bisons (he will continue as the AD). The names

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Daily Dirt – 3/16/23

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Just a few things as we get ready for the NCAA First Round to kick-off today… Updating the ETSU list from yesterday with some additional names…It sounds like these three should be added: Penny Collins (Head Coach – Tennessee State), Jerrod Calhoun (Head Coach – Youngstown State), and Preston Spradlin (Head

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OFFICIAL: Juan Dixon not returning to Coppin State

Following up on reports from last night. Coppin State has finally released a statement on Juan Dixon’s status: Coppin State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Juan Dixon will not return for the 2023-2024 season. Coppin Athletics Director Derek Carter today announced that Dixon is relieved of his duties, effective immediately. “After fully evaluating the men’s basketball program and performance,

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JUCO DIRT: NJCAA D2 Olive-Harvey set to open

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Brandon Moore is no longer the head basketball coach at NJCAA D2 Olive-Harvey College (IL). Moore took over at Olive-Harvey back in 2015 after spending ten seasons at the school as an assistant coach. This past season, Moore led his team to a 25-8 record, and an

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Daily Dirt – 3/15/23

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Just a few mid-week rumblings – working on a bunch more… I have heard that ETSU is starting to talk to candidates this week. The top name that I’ve heard here is UNC Asheville’s Mike Morrell. He led UNCA to 27 wins, and a Big South title this season. His squad

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McNamara promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Syracuse

Assistant men’s basketball coach Gerry McNamara ’06 has been promoted to associate head coach at his alma mater, according to the Syracuse University Athletics Department. “I am pleased Gerry will remain on our staff,” said Syracuse Director of Athletics John Wildhack. “He’s earned this well-deserved promotion to Associate Head Coach.  Gerry is an excellent recruiter and has

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OFFICIAL: Wicks named Head Basketball Coach at Green Bay

Following up on an earlier report. Sundance Wicks has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Wisconsin Green Bay. Here’s the release from the school: Green Bay Director of Athletics Josh Moon has named Sundance Wicks the ninth head men’s basketball coach in Phoenix program history. An introductory press conference to announce

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