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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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Steve Prohm issues statement

Steve Prohm has issued the following via Twitter. This is his first public statement since it was announced last night that he and Iowa State would be parting ways.

SC State’s official statement on Murray Garvin

Last night, we published Murray Garvin’s tweet where he announced that his contract was not being renewed by South Carolina State. Here is SC State’s official statement on the non-renewal: South Carolina State University will not renew the contract of Bulldog’s men’s basketball head coach Murray Garvin, athletics director Stacy Danley announced on Monday (March 15th).  Garvin spent

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Flannery joins Amherst Men’s Basketball Staff

The Amherst College Athletics Department and the Mammoths’ men’s basketball program have announced the hiring of Jesse Flannery as an assistant coach. “I am excited to have Jesse as a part of our program here at Amherst College,” commented head coach Marlon Sears. “Jesse’s playing experience at Johns Hopkins University as well as his time

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OFFICIAL: Minnesota fires Richard Pitino

University of Minnesota Athletics Director Mark Coyle announced this evening that the University has parted ways with men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino.  Statement from Mark Coyle “I recently met with Richard and told him that we were moving in a different direction. Richard is a tremendous person and coach, and I want to thank him,

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Iowa State and Prohm Agree To Part Ways

Iowa State and men’s basketball coach Steve Prohm have agreed to part ways. Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard met Prohm in person Monday night. Pollard will have additional comment Tuesday. Prohm, compiled a 97-95 record in six seasons with the Cyclones, but his 2020-21 club was 2-22 overall. Prohm led Iowa State to three NCAA

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Garvin’s contract not renewed at SC State

South Carolina State head basketball coach Murray Garvin was informed today that his contact will not be renewed. Garvin released the following on Twitter: Garvin had spent the past nine seasons at South Carolina State, where he went 86-185 (.317). This past season, the Bulldogs went 1-17 (1-7 MEAC). More on this when SC State

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