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REPORT: Haith headed to Memphis

According to multiple reports, including one from the Memphis Commercial Appeal, Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway is expected to add Frank Haith to his staff. Haith has spent the past eighteen seasons as a D1 head coach, most recently serving at Tulsa (2014-22). He has also been the head coach at Missouri (2011-14), and Miami

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Krabbenhoft promoted to Associate Head Coach at Wisconsin

Joe Krabbenhoft has been promoted to Associate Head Coach of the Wisconsin Men’s Basketball program after seven years as an assistant coach at Wisconsin, head coach Greg Gard announced on Monday. “Joe has been integral to our sustained success as one of the nation’s most consistent programs,” Gard said. “He continues to check every box you could possibly

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D3 DIRT: Pratt (NY) set to open

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Following-up on my TWEET from this weekend… I can confirm that D3 Pratt Institute (NY) head coach Chris Thompson will step down and become an assistant on Dave Klatsky’s new staff at D3 NYU. Thompson took over at Pratt last May, following a five-year stint as an assistant at D3 Stevens

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OFFICIAL: Bradley named Assistant Coach at Seattle

I first mentioned this one in the DAILY DIRT yesterday – it’s now been made official. Dartmouth’s Justin Bradley has been named as an assistant at Seattle. Here’s the release from SU: Seattle University men’s basketball Head Coach Chris Victor has rounded out his staff for the upcoming season with the addition of Justin Bradley as an

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Simovic Named Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at UCLA

The UCLA men’s basketball program has hired Ivo Simovic as an assistant coach, as announced Friday by Mick Cronin, The Michael Price Family UCLA Men’s Head Basketball Coach. Simovic brings a veteran coaching pedigree to Westwood, with experience in college, European and NBA circles. A native of Belgrade, Serbia, he has served as assistant coach at Loyola University Maryland

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Paulsen named Assistant Basketball Coach at Fordham

After serving as a special assistant coach for the Fordham men’s basketball program in 2021-2022, Dave Paulsen has been named an assistant coach for the Rams it was announced by head coach Keith Urgo. Paulsen arrived at Fordham after serving as the head coach at George Mason University from 2015-2021, leading the Patriots to a top-5 Atlantic 10

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Saroney steps down as head coach at Onondaga CC (NY)

Erik Saroney has stepped down as Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball team at Onondaga Community College after 5 seasons. “I want to thank Coach Saroney for his commitment and dedication to our student-athletes and team over the past 6 years,” said Athletic Director, Michael Borsz. “Coach is leaving on a high note with his 2022 team experiencing academic

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Michigan State assistant Garland announces retirement

Inspiring. Authentic. Real. Coach. Mentor. Counselor. Teacher. Leader. Irreplaceable. OG. Those are the words used to describe long-time Michigan State men’s basketball assistant coach Mike Garland by some of his former players. In a career which has spanned more than four decades, starting as a high school coach in 1977, and includes 22 years with the Michigan

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The 13th Annual Rising Coaches Conference – 7/19-20 – Chicago

We are thrilled to host the 13th Annual Rising Conference July 19-20, at the Zephyr Event Center in Chicago, IL.  Please use the code HoopDirt to receive 20% off when you REGISTER TODAY at www.risingcoaches.com Confirmed Speakers: Shauna Green – Illinois Mike Procopio – NBA Player Development Coach Dave Severns – NBA Pro Scout  Elwyn McRoy – Coastal Carolina Kevin Devitt –

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