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Interim tag removed; Sanders named permanent Head Coach at Binghamton

 In the midst of a resurgent season that has the Bearcats near the top of the conference standings, Levell Sanders has been named permanent men’s basketball coach at Binghamton, Interim Director of Athletics Dennis Kalina announced on Thursday. Sanders signed a five-year contract that will keep him atop BU’s program through the 2026-27 season. “Levell has quickly proven to

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BREAKING: Maine, Barron part ways

 The University of Maine and men’s basketball head coach Richard Barron have mutually agreed to part ways. “After many conversations with Coach Barron regarding the direction of our men’s basketball program, we have agreed that a new voice is needed to lead the team,” Director of Athletics Ken Ralph says. “Although a change in leadership is always a difficult

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D3 DIRT: Aurora U opens

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) D3 Aurora University (IL) has made a men’s basketball coaching change. Matt Airy is no longer the Spartans head coach, and has been replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach Tyler Jones. Airy was hired at AU back in 2019 after spending 11-seasons as an assistant at D3 powerhouse Whitman

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Tubby Smith steps down at High Point; G.G. Smith takes over

High Point University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tubby Smith announced today that he is stepping down as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at High Point University for the remainder of the 2021-22 season.  His son and current associate head coach G.G. Smith will take over as the Head Coach for the remainder of the 2021-22 and the 2022-2023 season.  Smith

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Shingler out at Maryland

Maryland assistant coach Bruce Shingler will not return, the university announced. A short two-sentence statement was released by the school: “Men’s basketball assistant coach Bruce Shingler will not return to the program. He will be paid the remainder of his contract which expires on April 30, 2022.” Shingler was suspended for 30 days back on January 13th

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South Plains Head Coach Steve Green nabs career win #700

Synonymous with the all-time greats of collegiate basketball, solidified with an intangible resume, South Plains College men’s basketball head coach Steve Green added to his legacy Monday night as the Texans pummeled Clarendon College 90-71 at the Texan Dome, giving Green his 700th career win in his 28th season on the hardwood. Green becomes just the 28th coach

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Week 14: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions

By AJ Nelson, HoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 14 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week 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 2021-22 college basketball

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BREAKING: Muller out at Illinois State at conclusion of season

Illinois State University Director of Athletics Kyle Brennan announced today that Dan Muller will not return as Redbird Men’s Basketball Head Coach after the conclusion of this season. Coach Muller will continue to coach his team through the remainder of the 2021-22 basketball season. “Announcing a head coaching change during a season is a difficult decision I don’t take

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Catching-up on recent milestones

Catching-up on some recent milestone wins hit by men’s basketball coaches over the past few days… #700 St. Ambrose men’s basketball coach Ray Shovlain became the 21st NAIA coach all-time and one of just four currently active NAIA coaches to reach 700 career wins with his 78-66 victory over Iowa Wesleyan Thursday night. He is the 63rd men’s

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