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Western Colorado Head Basketball Coach Schafer resigns

Western Colorado University head men’s basketball coach Bradd Schafer announced his resignation from the program. A 2001 graduate of Western, Schaffer led the Mountaineer program for the last nine seasons, beginning with the 2014-15 campaign. His 2017-18 squad earned a bid to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament for the first time since the 2011-12 season. And

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Karleskint resigns as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at D2 Central Missouri

 University of Central Missouri Interim Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Kathy Anderson announced Wednesday, March 1, that Doug Karleskint has resigned from his position as head men’s basketball coach. Karleskint recently completed his ninth season as Mules head coach. “UCM athletics thanks Doug and his family for all of their contributions and for being such a positive

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Semling out at D3 Wisconsin-Stevens Point

The UW-Stevens Point Athletics department will be making a change in the leadership of its men’s basketball program. The change will be the first for the program since Hall of Fame coach Jack Bennett retired in 2005. The Pointers had been a perennial power in the WIAC and the nation, including a national championship in 2015.

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Tighe named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Dakota State

Dakota State University has announced the hiring of Darren Tighe as the next men’s basketball head coach.  Director of Athletics Jeff Dittman made the announcement Tuesday.  Tighe will begin his duties immediately. He will succeed long-time head coach Gary Garner, whose 198 victories is second all-time in DSU men’s basketball program history. Coach Garner retires after

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OFFICIAL: Boone out at D2 Arkansas Fort Smith

Following up on something HoopDirt.com first mentioned over the weekend (D2 DIRT). UAFS has finally released an official statement on the departure of Jim Boone: The University of Arkansas Fort Smith (UAFS) Athletics Department has announced their intention to launch a comprehensive search for a new Head Men’s Basketball Coach.  UAFS Athletic Director Curtis Janz

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Claus out as Head Basketball Coach at Idaho

Idaho Director of Athletics Terry Gawlik announced that Vandal Men’s Basketball Coach Zac Claus has been relieved of his coaching duties, effective immediately. Tim Marrion will serve as acting head coach and lead the team through the remainder of the 2022-2023 season. “I want to sincerely thank Zac and his family for their contributions to the men’s

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D2 UT Tyler opens

The University of Texas at Tyler Vice President for Athletics Dr. Howard Patterson has announced head men’s basketball coach Louis Wilson has resigned his position. Wilson led the Patriots for four seasons after being hired prior to the 2019-20 season and helped guide UT Tyler through a successful transition to the NCAA Division II level. Wilson finished his

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