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Broadnax announces retirement at Savannah State; Thompson named Interim Head Basketball Coach

Savannah State University head men’s basketball coach Horace Broadnax announced his retirement on Monday, January 6th. Assistant Coach Clevan Thompson will assume the Interim Head Coach role, effective immediately. “We thank Coach Broadnax for his leadership of the men’s basketball program here at Savannah State,” remarked Director of Athletics, Opio Mashariki. “I have immense respect and gratitude for everything

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Richard Pitino, UNM sued over alleged hazing altercation

Richard Pitino and the University of New Mexico have been accused of “disregarding incidents of hazing and violent behavior,” according to a civil rights lawsuit filed in New Mexico’s Second Judicial District Court. Redshirt freshman Shane Douma-Sanchez filed the suit, claiming that he was attacked on the team plane by a teammate in November. According

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Garrett named Assistant Basketball Coach at Iowa State

Iowa State men’s basketball head coach T.J. Otzelberger has named former Cyclone Diante Garrett as a new assistant coach. Garrett will begin his duties with the Cyclones immediately. “Diante will be a great addition to our program,” Otzelberger said. “His experience playing for Iowa State, and his time in the NBA, will greatly impact the development of

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REPORT: Miami’s Larranaga intends to retire

According to multiple reports, including one from early this morning from the Miami Herald, University of Miami head basketball coach Jim Larranaga intends to announce his retirement later today. Larranaga, who will turn 75 in October, is in his 14th season at Miami. He has also been the head coach at George Mason (1997-2011), Bowling

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Former Princeton and Fairfield Head Coach Sydney Johnson takes over as WNBA Washington Mystics Head Coach

Monumental Basketball President Michael Winger announced today that Sydney Johnson will guide the Washington Mystics on-court efforts as head coach. Johnson brings 25 years of basketball experience to the Mystics. Most recently, he served as head coach of Team USA’s 3×3 Women’s AmeriCup team, which captured a silver medal at the 2024 FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup

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ULM’s Richard announces that he will retire at conclusion of 2024-25 season

University of Louisiana Monroe men’s basketball coach Keith Richard announced on Friday (Dec. 20) his intention to retire at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. Richard will continue to coach the Warhawks for the remainder of the 2024-25 season and will complete his 15th season as the head coach of ULM men’s basketball. A former ULM men’s basketball student-athlete,

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Bob Marlin fired as Head Basketball Coach at Louisiana

University of Louisiana Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Bryan Maggard announced Thursday a change in the leadership of its Men’s Basketball program. “After an on-going evaluation of our men’s basketball program, it was decided a change was necessary,” Maggard said. “These decisions are never easy, and this one was not made hastily. I am

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Iowa State extends Otzelberger through 2032 season

In the midst of one of the most successful runs in the program’s 118-year history, Iowa State head men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger has agreed to a new contract that will keep him on the Cyclone bench through June 30, 2032, ISU President Dr. Wendy Wintersteen and Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard announced today. “In just four

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