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Florida State’s Hamilton will resign at end of current season

Florida State University men’s basketball head coach Leonard Hamilton announced Monday that he is resigning as head coach effective at the end of the current season. FSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Alford announced that the University will immediately begin a national search for Hamilton’s successor. Hamilton is the winningest head coach in FSU history and the fifth-winningest

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Thatcher named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Southwest Virginia CC

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) Director of Athletics Dr. Gary Warford has officially named James “JJ” Thatcher as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. After an extensive national search Dr. Warford announced Thursday. Coach Thatcher expressed his gratitude, stating, “I am extremely excited for the opportunity to lead the Southwest Virginia Community College Men’s Basketball

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INTERIM TAG REMOVED: DuPree named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Lourdes University

Lourdes University Athletics Director Jo Ann Gordon has announced that Jake DuPree, who has served as interim head coach since late August, has officially been named head coach of the Gray Wolves’ men’s basketball program. “Jake’s journey at Lourdes, from player to coach, has prepared him for this moment,” said Gordon. “As interim head coach, he checked every

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Steele inks contract extension at Miami (OH)

On Thursday, January 30, Miami’s Director of Athletics David Sayler announced that Travis Steele has agreed to a contract extension that runs through the 2031-32 basketball season. “I want to thank President Crawford and David Sayler for extending my contract here at Miami. I am blessed to be able to work at such a great place,” said Steele. “We are going to

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Arkansas State’s Hodgson extended through 2031 season

Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Purinton announced Thursday that head men’s basketball coach Bryan Hodgson has signed a new agreement that extends his contract to March 31, 2031. “The rapid rise and growth of our program under Coach Hodgson has been remarkable and generated tremendous excitement with our fan base,” said Purinton.  “The great success we’ve had

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Oakland’s Kampe suspended for one game

Oakland head men’s basketball coach Greg Kampe has been suspended for Thursday’s game against Green Bay following an interaction with an official over the weekend. The Horizon League released the following statement: Kampe’s confrontation with the official occurred after Kam Woods sank two of three free throws with one second remaining, securing a 73-71 victory

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Youngstown’s Faulkner suspended for today’s non-conference game

Youngstown State head men’s basketball coach Ethan Faulkner has been suspended for today’s non-conference game vs D3 Penn State-Shenango (11am tip-off). The suspension is a result of Faulkner’s actions towards an official at the end of Youngstown’s 72-70 loss to Robert Morris on Wednesday. YSU and the Horizon League released the following announcing the suspension:

Stephen F. Austin parts ways with Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kyle Keller

Stephen F. Austin State University announced today that men’s basketball head coach Kyle Keller has been relieved of his duties effective immediately.  The decision to make a change in leadership comes after a disappointing 1-7 start to Southland Conference play, and an 8-11 overall record for the season. The program’s last conference championship came in 2022, and the

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Bitee promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Towson

The Towson University men’s basketball team has announced that Parfait Bitee will be promoted from assistant coach to associate head coach.  “We are excited to elevate Parfait. He has been a longstanding loyal member of my staff and has continually improved. His mentorship to our players and commitment to our retention are highly valued attributes,” said head coach Pat

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