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D2 NEWS: Ludwig, Mayhan join St. Leo Basketball Staff

Saint Leo University’s interim head men’s basketball coach Spencer Henke has announced the hiring of Bob Ludwig and Brandon Mayhan to his staff for the 2024-25 season. Ludwig and Mayhan will serve as Henke’s assistant coaches for the upcoming season. ” Bob and Brandon bring experience and competitive fire to Bowman Center, aligning with our team and

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NAIA NEWS: Cross named Head Basketball Coach at Ottawa U (KS)

Ottawa University Director of Athletics, Janet Eaton-Smith, is pleased to announce the hiring of Matt Cross as the head men’s basketball coach. Cross comes to Ottawa University from NAIA Texas College in Tyler, Texas. He has guided four separate programs to national tournament appearances: Texas College, Talladega College, LSU-Shreveport, and Lamar State College.  “I’m ecstatic

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Pennington promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Miami University

Miami University head men’s basketball coach Travis Steele announced that Elijah Pennington has been promoted to Assistant Coach. Pennington joined Steele’s program in August of 2022 as a Graduate Assistant through the McLendon Minority Leadership Initiative (MLI). “I am extremely honored to be able to have this opportunity given to me by Coach Steele,” said Pennington. “Miami is a special

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Rayford named Head Basketball Coach at Lane College

Lane College has named Harold Rayford head coach of the Dragons men’s basketball program. “Coach Rayford brings a wealth of knowledge on and off the court to our men’s basketball program,” said Derrick Burroughs, Director of Athletics. “His leadership and coaching experience, along with his relationships throughout all levels of the basketball community, will complement

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Hausladen, Lamerre, Gumbs added to UAB Basketball Staff

UAB men’s basketball head coach Andy Kennedy rounded out his 2024-25 staff with the addition of Alex Hausladen, Parker Lamerre and Keenan Gumbs. “Excited to welcome Keenan, Alex and Parker to UAB basketball.” Kennedy said, “All three bring experiences that will enhance our program as we continue in our quest to compete at a championship level.” Hausladen

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