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Small College Dirt: Clinton College set to open

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Clinton College (SC) head coach Dee Frazier is on the move, and will join Alfred Jordan’s new staff at D2 Clark Atlanta as the associate head coach. Last season was Frazier’s first with the Golden Bears, leading his squad to a 20-6 (10-2 EMAC) record. Before taking

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Breitenstein promoted to Video Coordinator at Coastal Carolina

Noah Breitenstein has been promoted to video coordinator for the Chanticleers basketball program. He spent the past two seasons serving as the head men’s basketball manager before moving into his present position. Before coming to Coastal Carolina, the Louisville, Ky., native spent two seasons as the founder and co-owner of Kentuckiana Hoops. The subscription-based website was

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Boyles named Assistant Basketball Coach at SUNY Oneonta

SUNY Oneonta head men’s basketball coach, Cameron Conover, has announced the addition of assistant coach Chad Boyles to his staff for the 2022-23 season. Boyles most recently served as the head assistant men’s basketball coach and sports information director at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.  “I am thrilled to welcome Chad to our

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North Alabama Basketball Staff Update

University of North Alabama men’s basketball head coach Tony Pujol has announced the completion of his staff for the 2022-23 season. The Lions promoted a former staffer to assistant coach and welcomed four new additions. “Our program is extremely excited to have back a familiar face as well as welcome new ones,” said Pujol, who enters his

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Cooley inks multi-year extension at Providence

Providence College President Reverend Kenneth Sicard, O.P. and Vice President/Athletics Director Steve Napolillo announced today (September 6) that Ed Cooley has agreed to a multi-year contract extension to remain head coach of the men’s basketball program. “Providence is my home and Providence is where I want to be,” Providence College Men’s Basketball Coach Ed Cooley said.  “Not many coaches are able

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John Brannen joins Dayton Basketball Staff

University of Dayton men’s basketball coach Anthony Grant has announced the addition of former Division I head coach John Brannen to the UD staff.   Brannen, who has 21 years of college coaching experience, will fill the new role of Program Analyst and Senior Special Assistant.  In this position, he will oversee the Flyer program’s efforts in

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OFFICIAL: Rubinstein joins Middlebury Basketball staff

Following-up on something that I mentioned in the DAILY DIRT on 8/24. Middlebury has officially announced the hiring of Sam Rubinstein as an assistant basketball coach. Here’s the release from the college: Middlebury has announced the hiring of Sam Rubinstein as an assistant men’s basketball coach. Rubinstein joins the Panther coaching staff after serving in a similar

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Dollar added to Indian Hills Basketball staff

The Indian Hills Men’s Basketball team has announced the hiring of Darian Dollar as the program’s newest assistant coach. “Darian is a young coach with a bright future,” stated head coach Hank Plona. “Darian has been a part of high-level programs his whole life, and has a passion for helping young players succeed. We are

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Melton joins Ellsworth CC Basketball staff

Coach Dwayne Melton has joined the Ellsworth Community College Panthers as an assistant coach with the Men’s Basketball Program.  Melton joins the coaching staff after spending the previous three seasons coaching locally within the South Hardin Community School system in a variety of roles. “I am really excited to join the Ellsworth Basketball program this

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