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Penny blows up Memphis Basketball Staff

According to multiple reports, Penny Hardaway has made major late changes to his staff at Memphis. The Memphis Commercial Appeal confirmed that the following staff members have been let go: Rick Stansbury (assistant coach). The former head coach at Western Kentucky (2016-23) and Mississippi State (1998-2012) had been on Penny’s staff since 2023. Jermaine Johnson

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Tyson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Wesleyan

Noah Tyson arrives in Middletown for his first season as assistant coach for the men’s basketball program in 2024-25. Tyson returns to the NESCAC a little over a year after graduating from Colby College in 2023.  Prior to joining the Cardinals, Tyson spent the 2023-24 season serving as an assistant coach at Johns Hopkins University. His role

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Lincoln University (PA) Basketball Staff Update

Lincoln University (PA) Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Julius Hodge, announced the hiring of Mark – Anthony Pounds as its new Assistant Coach for the men’s basketball team this month, the team will also be retaining Assistant Coach Keyshawn McMahon who has been with the team since May 2020.  It is an exciting step for the men’s basketball

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Woodberry joins Missouri State Basketball Staff

Steve Woodberry rejoined the Missouri State men’s basketball staff in August of 2024 as part of Cuonzo Martin’s new staff. Woodberry previously served on the MoState basketball staff from 2006 to 2012 under three head coaches, including Martin, during his first tenure. He was instrumental in helping recruit a Bears lineup that made runs to the

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NAIA Lindsey Wilson adds Clarke to Men’s Basketball Staff

Lindsey Wilson men’s basketball head coach Chris Starks announced the addition of Rodney Clarke to his coaching staff for the 2024-25 season. “We are thrilled to welcome Rodney to our coaching staff,” expresses Starks. “Rodney brings a wealth of experience, having both played and coached at a high level in the Mid-South Conference. His extensive background as

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Thiede, Starr join Presbyterian Basketball Staff

Presbyterian Blue Hose head men’s basketball coach Quinton Ferrell announced the additions of Andrew Thiede and Kenny Starr to the Blue Hose coaching staff. Thiede is the men’s basketball program’s strength and conditioning coach and the director of basketball operations. Starr will be the video coordinator. ANDREW THIEDEThiede joins Presbyterian’s coaching staff after spending the last three

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JUCO NEWS: Evans joins Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff at Richard Bland College

Head men’s basketball coach, Guillermo Cabrera is pleased to announce the addition of Dylan Evans to the men’s basketball coaching staff for the 2024-25 school year. Evans will focus on player development, communication with future recruits, and creating content for team social media pages. Evans earned his Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management from St. Bonaventure

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