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Sharpe resigns at D2 Southern Arkansas

Mulerider Men’s Basketball Head Coach Andy Sharpe is stepping away. The ten-year leader of Southern Arkansas’ men’s hardwood program announced on Monday afternoon that he is leaving his post to pursue other opportunities both professionally and personally namely to spend more time with his family. “To wake up every day for the last 10 years as the head

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Sanow out as Head Coach at D2 Bloomsburg

Bloomsburg University Director of Athletics Dr. Michael McFarland has announced that head men’s basketball coach John Sanow‘s contract will not be renewed for the 2022-23 season.   “We appreciate and thank John for his dedication and years of service as head coach of our men’s basketball program and all that he did for our student-athletes, department, and university,” McFarland said.   

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Bates out as Head Basketball Coach at Western Michigan

Today it was announced there will be a change in leadership of the Western Michigan men’s basketball program. Head Coach Clayton Bates, has announced he is stepping down.  “Coach Bates has been a stabilizing and loyal member of the Bronco basketball family over several years,” said Bartholomae. “He has been a great teammate during my first two

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Forbes inks long-term extension at Wake Forest

Wake Forest University and head men’s basketball coach Steve Forbes have signed a long-term contract extension, director of athletics John Currie announced today.  “My family and I are incredibly proud and extremely grateful to call Wake Forest and Winston-Salem our home,” Forbes said. “We place a high value on the incredible commitment and unwavering support that we have received

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Daily Dirt – 3/7/22

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) In Friday’s 60 Second Update, I put the over/under on D1 openings for the weekend at 3, and that was the number – with Florida Gulf Coast, San Diego, and Omaha all opening. So…3 was a push for all of the bettors out there. Due to the many emails, texts, and

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OFFICIAL: Omaha makes Men’s Basketball coaching change

Following up on some DIRT that I published earlier today. The move at Omaha is now official – here’s the official release UNO: Omaha’s Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Adrian Dowell announced today the change in leadership for the Omaha men’s basketball program. “Earlier today I informed Derrin Hansen, the student-athletes, and coaches in our men’s basketball program of my

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