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Southern Oregon’s McDermott announces retirement

Brian McDermott, the longest-tenured head coach ever at Southern Oregon University in any sport, has announced his retirement after leading the Raider men’s basketball team for 26 years. McDermott had the ninth-most wins among all active NAIA coaches with 527 entering 2021-22. A cancer diagnosis days before the Raiders’ opener forced him off the sidelines

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D2 DIRT: Anderson U (SC) set to open

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that Jeff Brookman is no longer the head coach at D2 Anderson University, with an official announcement is coming as early as tomorrow. Brookman was hired as the head coach at AU back in 2015, after serving as the head coach at Spartanburg Methodist (120-42

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OFFICIAL: Christian will not return as GW Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Following up on reports from earlier today. Here’s the official statement from George Washington on the dismissal of head basketball coach Jamion Christian: George Washington University Director of Athletics Tanya Vogel announced today that Jamion Christian will not return as head coach of the men’s basketball program. In three seasons, Christian compiled a 29-50 record, including 12-18

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Northwestern State’s McConathy announces retirement

Mike McConathy, who built the Northwestern State men’s basketball program into a winner on and off the court, announced his retirement Monday after 23 years as the Demons’ head coach. There will be a press conference at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Prather Coliseum to honor and celebrate Louisiana’s all-time leading coach in college basketball victories. Fans

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BREAKING: South Carolina fires Frank Martin

University of South Carolina Director of Athletics Ray Tanner announced Monday that Frank Martin is no longer the head men’s basketball coach, effective immediately. “After a thorough evaluation of our men’s basketball program, we have decided to make a change,” said Tanner. “We are grateful for the dedication that Coach Martin has made to Gamecock Basketball. We wish him

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REPORT: Ball State opens

According to a TWEET from Jeff Goodman, Ball State has parted ways with head basketball coach James Whitford. Whitford had been at Ball State for the past nine seasons where he compiled a 131-148 (.470) record. In 2021-22, his Cardinals 14-17 (9-10 MAC). Whitford, a former assistant at Arizona, Xavier, and Miami (OH), is the

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MVSU names Ivory as new Head Basketball Coach

Mississippi Valley State University alumni and program legend George Ivory has been announced as the 12th Head Men’s Basketball Coach in the school’s history on March 14, 2022. Born on August 7, 1965, he previously served as Head Coach at Arkansas-Pine Bluff, where he led the Golden Lions for 13 seasons. Prior to UAPB, Ivory

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