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IUPUI Men’s Basketball Staff Update

The IUPUI Athletics Department and head basketball coach Matt Crenshaw announced the additions of Antwain Banks and Tommy Strine as assistant coaches on his staff.  Banks, a South Bend-native, rejoins the program after having served as the Jaguars’ Director of Operations during the 2015-2016 season. Meanwhile, Strine also brings impressive Indiana roots, having starred at Lakewood Park

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FAMU’s McCullum receives contract extension

Florida A&M Vice President and Director of Athletics Kortne Gosha announced contract extensions for head football coach Willie Simmons, head men’s basketball coach Robert McCullum and head women’s basketball coach Shalon Pillow after Board of Trustees approval. “The past year has been filled with uncertainly and our coaches have demonstrated the highest levels of leadership

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Hager out, Worrell in at D3 Bethany College

Nick Hager is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Bethany College (WVa). He has been replaced by Associate Athletic Director Mike Worrell. Hager went 62-85 (.422) in his six seasons as the Bison’s head coach. There was no statement issued from Bethany regarding his departure. The college did however released the following

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Mackay named Head Coach at Neosho County CC

The Neosho County Panther Men’s Basketball team has a new face of their program (Pending Board Approval). After a National search, Luke Mackay stood out at the top of the list, of some very quality candidates. The Australian native brings: a wealth of experience, organization, passion, and a love for Junior College basketball.  Coach Luke

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DAILY DIRT: Two Michigan JUCO’s hire new head coaches

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Two Michigan JUCO’s have just filled their vacant head coaching positions: Delta College: Vincent Turner will replace Christopher Weakley as the Pioneers head coach. Turner had most recently served as the head coach Northwest HS (TN), and also spent four seasons as the head coach at NAIA Michigan-Dearborn. An official announcement

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Morehead State elevates Mattox to Associate Head Coach

The longest tenured assistant coach for Morehead State men’s basketball has been elevated to Associate Head Coach. Jonathan Mattox, who began his Eagle coaching career as graduate manager before rising in the ranks, is the new Associate Head Coach with Preston Spradlin. Mattox assisted in leading the Eagle program to prominence in 2020-21, winning the

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