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INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Townsend named Head Basketball Coach at Benedictine University (IL)

The Benedictine University Department of Athletics has announced the appointment of Jordan Townsend to the position of head men’s basketball coach. “My family and I are beyond excited to be continuing at Benedictine University,” Townsend said. “I am so grateful for this opportunity and we are thrilled to continue building our life here. I want to thank

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REPORT: Concordia U Chicago postpones games amidst investigation; Coach suspended

According to a report from CBS News Chicago, five Concordia University Chicago basketball players were hospitalized following a “particularly high-intensity, collegiate-level circuit training” practice last Saturday. The report also states that head coach Steve Kollar has been “benched”, and assistant coach Rashaan Surles has been named as the acting head coach. Concordia’s athletic director Pete

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Central Arkansas Head Basketball Coach Anthony Boone has heart surgery; will be out indefinitely

University of Central Arkansas men’s basketball coach Anthony Boone underwent successful heart surgery on Thursday and will be out indefinitely, according to Dr. Brad Teague, UCA’s director of athletics. Boone, in his fourth season as the Bears’ head coach and his ninth overall at UCA, missed the Bears’ home game against Eastern Kentucky on Thursday night at

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READ: Beard termination letters

Below is the letter that Texas AD Chris Del Conte sent to Chris Beard earlier today. Under the Del Conte letter is one from UT VP of Legal Affairs Jim Davis to Beard’s attorney telling him that Beard was being fired (he didn’t hold back in the last paragraph). *NOTE: Click on letters to read

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BREAKING: Texas fires Chris Beard

The University of Texas has fired head men’s basketball coach Chris Beard. AD Chris Del Conte released the following statement a few minutes ago: Beard was suspended by UT back on December 12th following his arrest on a felony domestic family violence charge which stemmed incident involving his fiancée. According to the AP, “Beard had

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INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Zehnder named Head Basketball Coach at D2 Francis Marion U

Francis Marion University officials have announced that the interim tag has been removed from Patriot men’s basketball head coach Jake Zehnder‘s title. The announcement was made before the team in a raucous locker room following Friday’s 87-75 win over local-rival Coker University – a victory that upped the Patriots’ season record to 7-4. “Athletic director Murray

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Wofford’s McAuley resigns

Wofford head men’s basketball coach Jay McAuley had resigned. McAuley took a “leave of absence” back on 12/5, and had not been with the team since then. Wofford released the following brief statement:  Jay McAuley has stepped down as head coach of the Wofford men’s basketball program. McAuley was an assistant coach for the Terriers from

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Jones signs multi-year extension at BU

Boston University director of athletics Drew Marrochello has announced that three head coaches, including men’s basketball’s Joe Jones, have all recently signed multi-year contract extensions. “These three coaches are great examples of the type of leaders we strive to have in the BU Athletics family,” said Marrochello. “They are committed to providing a first-class experience for

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WEEK 6: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions

Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 6 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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