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DePaul Men’s Basketball Staff Update

DePaul head coach Tony Stubblefield announced today that Paris Parham, Steve Thomas and Patrick Scully have joined the men’s basketball staff. Parham and Thomas are assistant coaches while Scully is the director of basketball operations. “I’m thrilled to welcome Paris, Steve and Patrick to Lincoln Park as the first staff additions to the men’s basketball program,”

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REPORT: Arkansas’ Patrick headed to Oklahoma

According to Jon Rothstein, Arkansas associate head coach David Patrick will depart to accept a similar position on Porter Moser’s staff at Oklahoma. Last season was Patrick’s first with the Razorbacks, following a two-year stint as the head coach at Cal Riverside. In addition to his most recent role at Arkansas, Patrick also serves as

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Grunkemeyer departs Ball State MBB staff for prep job

After eight years on the men’s basketball staff at Ball State – including seven as associate head coach – Jason Grunkemeyer is taking a new position outside of college basketball. The long-time Cardinal staffer is moving to South Carolina to be boys basketball coach and director of student-athlete and coach development at Hilton Head Christian Academy in South

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Crawford joins South Alabama Basketball Staff

University of South Alabama head men’s basketball coach Richie Riley announced Tuesday that Rodney Crawford has been hired as assistant coach. Crawford — who has gained experience as both a head and assistant coach over the past 15 years — joins the program after serving as director of player personnel at Cincinnati the last two

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REPORT: Central Connecticut to hire Sellers

I can confirm multiple reports, including one from the Connecticut Post, that Fairfield assistant Patrick Sellers will be named as the new head basketball coach at Central Connecticut. The other finalists have been informed of the decision, and the official announcement is expected later this afternoon. Sellers is a 1991 Central Connecticut alum, and served

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OFFICIAL: Burke named Head Basketball Coach at Chowan University

 Chowan University and Chowan Athletics announced on Monday afternoon the hiring of Rob Burke as the fifth head men’s basketball coach in program history. “I am truly excited about the future of Chowan University basketball,” stated Chowan University President Dr. Kirk E. Peterson.  “I am excited to return back to Bob Burke Court and watch basketball next year.  Welcome home.” “This is

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Luke Murray added to UConn MBB Staff

 UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley has announced the hiring of Luke Murray as assistant coach, pending the completion of the university’s employee onboarding process. Murray brings 13 years of college coaching experience with him to Storrs, including two stints under Coach Hurley at his previous head coaching positions at Wagner and Rhode Island. Most recently, Murray

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