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Dana Ford out as Head Basketball Coach at Missouri State

Missouri State University Director of Athletics Kyle Moats announced Sunday a change in the head coaching position for the men’s basketball program, relieving coach Dana Ford of his duties after the conclusion of the season. Missouri State finished the year with a 17-16 overall record and an 8-12 ledger in Missouri Valley Conference play. The Bears were

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William & Mary fires Head Basketball Coach Dane Fischer

William & Mary Director of Athletics Brian D. Mann announced a change in leadership within the men’s basketball program Sunday morning.   The Tribe will part ways with current head coach Dane Fischer, who will leave the program after compiling a 56-91 record after five seasons with the program.  “Coach Fischer is a person of high character and integrity,

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REPORT: Southern Illinois fires Mullins

According to a Jeff Goodman report, Southern Illinois has fired Head Basketball Coach Bryan Mullins. Mullins, an SIU alum, returned to his alma mater as the head coach back in 2019. Mullins went 86-68 (.558) during 5 seasons at SIU, winning 23 games last season, and 19 this year. The Salukis, who were the #6

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Hardy resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Loyola University Maryland

Tavaras Hardy announced he is stepping down today as head men’s basketball coach at Loyola University Maryland where he recently completed his sixth season on the Greyhounds’ sideline. “Tavaras has been passionate about the well-being and success of not just our men’s basketball student-athletes, but the entire Loyola community since he came to our university,” said Donna

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McDermott inks long-term contract extension at Creighton

McCormick Endowed Athletic Director Marcus Blossom has announced that Creighton University men’s basketball head coach Greg McDermott has signed a long-term contract extension. The previous contract was set to expire after the completion of the 2025-26 basketball season. “We are pleased that Greg McDermott will be the head coach of our men’s basketball program for many years to come,” Blossom said. “This extension recognizes Greg’s exceptional

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DAILY DIRT – 3/8/24

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Starting to get busy out there. Here are a few things that I’ve heard… Some search firm updates – I will add these to the running list that I am keeping HERE. I’ve also started to track some of the search firms for open women’s jobs, so will add that Brian

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Tarleton State extends Head Basketball Coach Billy Gillispie through 2026

Tarleton State University has agreed to a contract extension with head head men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie. Pending board approval, Gillispie’s extension runs through 2026. TSU also extended head football coach Todd Whitten, and the University released the following statement: “The Texan Football and Men’s Basketball programs have established themselves as two of the best teams

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Houston Christian does not renew Cottrell’s contract

Houston Christian University has made the decision to not renew the contract of Ron Cottrell, James Sears Bryant Head Men’s Basketball Coach, following the end of the 2023-24 basketball season and will begin the search for a new head coach immediately. “We are grateful for the many traditions of excellence embodied in the Ron Cottrell era of HCU

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