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Former FDU Head Coach Herenda joins Elon Basketball Staff

Elon University Athletics and Men’s Basketball Head Coach Billy Taylor announced the addition of Greg Herenda as an assistant coach on the program’s staff. “I am excited to welcome Greg Herenda, his wife, Jill, and their son, Trey, to our Elon campus community,” Taylor opened. “Coach Herenda brings a wealth of Division I coaching experience to our staff. We look forward

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UTEP Basketball Staff Update

Bryen Spriggs (former chief of staff) has been promoted to an assistant coach while Austin Cox (chief of staff), Brandon Decker (strength and conditioning coach) and Rian Stubbs (special assistant to the head coach) are joining the UTEP men’s basketball program, head coach Joe Golding announced Wednesday. Spriggs was with the Miners during the 2021-22 season, helping them achieve plenty of success. UTEP picked up its

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OFFICIAL: Elmore takes over at Garden City

Following-up on something that I mentioned back on 6/28 (JUCO DIRT). Rusty Elmore has officially been named as the head coach at Garden City CC. Here is the release from the school: There is no other coach in the Jayhawk Conference who has done more with less than Rusty Elmore. And that isn’t hyperbole by

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Albany Basketball Staff Update

The University at Albany men’s basketball team welcomes two new members to its staff – Director of Basketball Operations Luis Guzman and Graduate Assistant Conner McBride. In addition, Dan Madhavapallil has been promoted from Director of Basketball Operations to Assistant Coach.   I am so thrilled with the additions to our staff. Not only do

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Rising D1 Texas A&M University-Commerce extends von Rosenberg through 2026-27

Texas A&M University-Commerce has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball coach Jaret von Rosenberg through the 2026-27 season. “Ever since his arrival in Commerce, coach von Rosenberg has elevated the program as one of the elite men’s basketball programs in Division II and a consistent postseason qualifier,” said Interim Director of Athletics Eric Coleman. “With this commitment,

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