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WEEK 4: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play

Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 4 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, also presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the end

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Lou Carnesecca Passes Away at Age 99

Long-time St. John’s head basketball coach Lou Carnesecca passed away on Saturday at the age of 99. Here is SJU’s tribute to the legend: Hall of Fame coach Lou Carnesecca ’50C, ’60GEd, ’00HON, who led the St. John’s men’s basketball team for 24 seasons and endeared himself to generations of New Yorkers with his wit and

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HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play

Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have received the Week 2 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2024-25 college

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Former Hampton Head Men’s Basketball Coach Buck Joyner, Jr joins Bucknell WBB staff

The Bucknell Bison women’s basketball program completed their coaching staff with the hiring of former Hampton men’s basketball head coach Edward “Buck” Joyner Jr. as associate coach. Head Coach Trevor Woodruff announced. “We are fortunate to find someone with Ed’s history of success as a head coach,” said Woodruff. “He has hit the ground running and we’ll benefit greatly

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Fordham Basketball Staff Update

Fordham Men’s Basketball Head Coach Keith Urgo has announced the addition of Roy Blumenthal and Chris Harris to his staff for the 2024-25 season. Blumenthal will serve as the director of program management while Harris will serve as the team’s assistant recruiting coordinator. Blumenthal brings nearly five decades of coaching experience to Fordham.  Most recently, Blumenthal served as the director of player development

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Walker signs 3-yr contract extension at Little Rock

The opening of the highly anticipated 2024-25 University of Arkansas at Little Rock men’s basketball season isn’t the only buzz around the Jack Stephens Center this week. Trojans Director of Athletics Frank Cuervo announced the program has agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with head coach Darrell Walker. This extension is pending approval by

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