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REPORT: G.G. Smith out at High Point

According to multiple reports, including one from ESPN’s Jeff Borzello, G.G. Smith is out as the head coach at High Point. Smith took over for his father Tubby at High Point in February of last season. In his 1+ season at the helm, he complied a 17-20 (.459) record, including a 14-17 mark this season.

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Larsen resigns at NAIA Montana Western

I teased this one a bit on Twitter earlier this morning. It’s now official – here’s the release from Montana Western… Montana Western Director of Athletics Michael Feuling announced Friday, March 3 that Mike Larsen has decided to step down from his position as head men’s basketball coach. Larsen recently completed his fifth season at the helm of

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Davis out as Head Basketball Coach at Bucknell

Bucknell director of athletics & recreation Jermaine Truax announced on Thursday that Nathan Davis will be pursuing other opportunities after eight seasons as head coach of the men’s basketball program. “I want to thank Nathan for his contributions to the Bucknell men’s basketball program over the last eight seasons,” said Truax. “I am grateful for the positive

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NABC Announces 2023 Guardians of the Game Award Recipients

The National Association of Basketball Coaches today announced the recipients of the 2023 NABC Guardians of the Game pillar awards. The awards are presented annually at the NABC Convention to NABC-member coaches, administrators and contributors who embody the NABC’s core values of leadership, service, education, advocacy and inclusion. Receiving the 2023 NABC Guardians of the

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Western Colorado Head Basketball Coach Schafer resigns

Western Colorado University head men’s basketball coach Bradd Schafer announced his resignation from the program. A 2001 graduate of Western, Schaffer led the Mountaineer program for the last nine seasons, beginning with the 2014-15 campaign. His 2017-18 squad earned a bid to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament for the first time since the 2011-12 season. And

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Karleskint resigns as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D2 Central Missouri

 University of Central Missouri Interim Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Kathy Anderson announced Wednesday, March 1, that Doug Karleskint has resigned from his position as head men’s basketball coach. Karleskint recently completed his ninth season as Mules head coach. “UCM athletics thanks Doug and his family for all of their contributions and for being such a positive

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Semling out at D3 Wisconsin-Stevens Point

The UW-Stevens Point Athletics department will be making a change in the leadership of its men’s basketball program. The change will be the first for the program since Hall of Fame coach Jack Bennett retired in 2005. The Pointers had been a perennial power in the WIAC and the nation, including a national championship in 2015.

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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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