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D3 DIRT: Defiance College Opens

I can confirm that Scott Cutter is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Defiance College (OH). In his six seasons as the Yellow Jackets head coach, Cutter amassed a 38-94 (.288) record, including a 1-6 record during the COVID shortened 2020-21 season. Prior to being hired at DC, Cutter served as an

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Drake Announces 8-yr Contract Extension For Darian DeVries

Drake University Director of Athletics Brian Hardin has announced that the University and head men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries have agreed to an 8-year contract extension through the 2028-29 season. DeVries, who is currently in his third season at Drake, guided the Bulldogs to their first at-large selection to the NCAA Tournament this season after compiling

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Daily Dirt – 3/17/21

A crazy few days to kick off the week. Needless to say, COVID is not having an effect on college basketball coaching moves like it did last year. AD’s have not been shy to pull the trigger this off-season and pony up for some big buy outs. Here are a few quick things to kick

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OFFICIAL: Murphy out at Eastern Michigan

Eastern Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee Statement: It is with great respect and appreciation for the process that Coach Rob Murphy and I are releasing this joint statement to announce that Coach Murphy will be moving on from Eastern Michigan University to embrace a new opportunity with the NBA’s Detroit Pistons. We

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REPORT: T.J. Otzelberger headed to Iowa State

According to a report from the Las Vegas Review-Journal, T.J. Otzelberger “is leaving the program to accept the same job at Iowa State.” The LVRJ’s Sam Gordon cites two sources who “characterized the coach’s departure as a ‘done deal,’ barring a change at the eleventh hour.” Otzelberger, who served two separate stints as an assistant

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Utah fires Larry Krystkowiak

Statement from Utah AD Mark Harlan: “Today, I informed Head Men’s Basketball Coach Larry Krystkowiak that I am making a change in the leadership of our men’s basketball program. The decision comes after a thorough evaluation of the program—both on and off of the court—as I do with every head coach at the conclusion of

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OFFICIAL: Paulsen out at George Mason

Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Brad Edwards announced today that George Mason has parted ways with Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dave Paulsen. In six seasons with the Patriots, Paulsen had an overall record of 95-91 (.510) and 47-57 (.452) in the Atlantic 10 Conference. “After an extensive review and evaluation of our men’s basketball program, I have

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New Mexico hires Richard Pitino

University of New Mexico Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez has announced that Richard Pitino, who has been a part of several championships and Power 5 programs, has been named as the 22nd head coach of the Lobo men’s basketball team. “It is a great day for Lobo Basketball and for everyone who loves our program

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