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Men’s Basketball Coaching Change made at Mission University (MO)

Mission University will be experiencing several changes this season in their athletic department.  Mission will be jumping to dual membership with the National Christian Colleges Athletic Association and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, which will lead to scheduling changes and more opportunities for the fan base to experience college athletics. One major change for

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Weidner, Halstead elevated to associate head coaches at Grace College

A pair of long-time assistant coaches for Grace’s men’s basketball team received promotions in August. Jordan Weidner and Stephen Halstead have been promoted to associate head coaches, effective for the 2024-25 season. “This has been a long time coming. Both Stephen and Jordan have been vital to our program over the past several seasons,” said Grace men’s basketball

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Casey named Assistant Basketball Coach at Brevard College

JaQuan Casey has been named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Brevard College, announced Head Coach Lee Burgess.  Casey will begin his duties at BC immediately in advance of the 2024-25 season. “Our program is very excited to have JaQuan join our family,” said Coach Burgess. “His enthusiasm for the game will be felt by everyone he comes in contact with. I know our

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Dennis Hopson steps down at Lourdes; DuPree named Interim Head Coach

After five successful seasons as the Lourdes University men’s basketball head coach accumulating an impressive 97-41 overall record, Dennis Hopson informed the University’s Administration that he will be stepping down from his position to pursue other opportunities, effective immediately.    “I would like to express my gratitude to Dennis for his invaluable contributions to our program, which he

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Bishop added to Montana State Basketball Staff

One of the most decorated players in Montana State men’s basketball history is coming back to Bozeman.  Head coach Matt Logie announced the addition of Xavier Bishop to the Bobcats’ coaching staff. “I am thrilled to welcome Xavier Bishop home to Montana State as our next men’s basketball assistant coach,” Logie said. “Xavier is someone

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Georgia Tech Basketball Staff Update

Georgia Tech’s B.J. Elder, who filled in as an assistant coach for the majority of the 2023-24 men’s basketball season, has been officially promoted to the post, while head coach Damon Stoudamire has added two new full-time members of the staff. Former Mercer head coach Greg Gary has joined the staff as quality control specialist, and Yellow Jacket Hall of

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JUCO DIRT: Dallas College Eastfield opens

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Dexter Young has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D3 Dallas College Eastfield. Young had been the head coach of the Harvester Bees for the past two seasons, where he went 39-22, including an 18-14 mark this past season. Young has also spent the

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Randy Lee joins Florida Southern Basketball Staff

Florida Southern College men’s basketball head coach Mike Donnelly has announced the addition of Randy Lee as a volunteer assistant coach ahead of the 2024-25 season. “Randy is a great addition to our staff,” said Donnelly. “Not only is he a well-established and proven college recruiter and coach, but he also has deep ties to Florida Southern

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Byrne named Assistant Basketball Coach at D3 Regis College

Conner Byrne joins the Regis men’s basketball program as an assistant coach starting in the 2024-25 academic year. Byrne served as a graduate assistant coach at New England College in 2023-24, assisting with administrative and academic duties as well as on-court development and skill development of players. He also generated scouting reports, ran film sessions,

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