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Spivey promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Indiana University Kokomo

Indiana University Kokomo men’s basketball Head Coach Eric Echelbarger has announced that Tre’Quan Spivey has been promoted to Associate Head Coach after serving as an Assistant Coach for the past two seasons.  “Trequan Spivey has made an everlasting impact within our basketball program,” said Echelbarger. He stands as the winningest player/coach in the history of our program with

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Jacksonville State Assistant Basketball Coach Tommy Wade retires

After eight seasons with the Jax State Men’s Basketball program, assistant coach Tommy Wade announced his retirement.  Wade served as an assistant for head coach Ray Harper at Kentucky Wesleyan, Oklahoma City and finally Jacksonville State.  “Tommy has played an important role in our program ever since he first stepped foot on campus,” said Jacksonville State head coach Ray Harper,

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Fisher College Basketball Staff Update

Fisher College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Anthony Leonelli has added four new coaches to the Falcons staff. Candace New  New joins the Falcons for the 24-25 season. She makes the jump to the collegiate level after a successful scholastic coaching career in Kentucky. Having most recently serving as the lead assistant at Great Crossing High

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Monmouth extends King Rice through 2028-29

Monmouth University has announced that head coach King Rice has received a five-year contract extension to remain in the role through the 2028-29 season. “President Leahy and I are pleased to announced a five-year contract extension with head coach King Rice,” said Director of Athletics Jen Sansevero. “King has earned this extension through his tireless dedication and commitment to

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Mo Williams inks contract extension at Jackson State

Jackson State University President, Dr. Marcus Thompson, and Vice President/Director of Athletics, Ashley Robinson, announced a contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Mo Williams. Williams is in his third year as the head coach and is a native of the city of Jackson. He has compiled a 29-36 (.446) record over his first two seasons at JSU. Quote from

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Moriarty added to John Jay Men’s Basketball Staff

John Jay head men’s basketball coach Ryan Hyland has added Kevin Moriarty to his staff. Moriarty will commence his first season as assistant coach.  “We are thrilled to welcome Kevin into our Bloodhound Family,” commented Hyland. “He comes from two great programs where he was able to learn from two real teachers of the game. We are excited for the

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MIT adds Carlson to Men’s Basketball Staff

Owen Carlson enters his first year as an assistant coach for the MIT men’s basketball program in the 2024-25 season. Carlson came to MIT from Millbrook School in Millbrook, NY, where he served as assistant coach of the boy’s varsity basketball team under head coach and NEPSAC Basketball President Billy Thom, helping the Mustangs advance

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