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Whitesell out as Head Basketball Coach at Buffalo

University at Buffalo Vice President and Director of Athletics Mark Alnutt announced today that Jim Whitesell will not be returning as head men’s basketball coach. “At this time, we felt it was necessary to make a change in leadership of our men’s basketball program,” Alnutt said. “We want to thank Jim for his eight years at UB,

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REPORT: Adams, Texas Tech reach $4.1m settlement

According to a report from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Texas Tech has “agreed to pay former Red Raiders basketball coach Mark Adams $3.9 million, less taxes and withholdings, plus a $200,000 retention bonus in a legal settlement the two sides reached this week leading up to Adams’ resignation.” Adams resigned earlier this week following his suspension

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Brett Nelson out as Men’s Basketball Coach at Holy Cross

The College of the Holy Cross announced today that Brett Nelson, its head men’s basketball coach, will not return for the 2023-2024 season. The College plans to conduct a national search for his successor according to Kit Hughes, associate vice president for intercollegiate athletics. The Crusaders compiled a record of 27-84 overall (21-49 Patriot League record)

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OFFICIAL: Pastner will not return to Georgia Tech

Following up on earlier reports…Here’s the letter that Georgia Tech AD J Batt released confirming that head basketball coach Josh Pastner will not return: Georgia Tech Family, After seven seasons as our Men’s Basketball Head Coach, I have informed Josh Pastner that we are making a change in the leadership of our storied program. Josh

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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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