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NCAA: UMass provided impermissible financial aid in two sports, including men’s basketball

The NCAA released the findings today from their investigation in to the UMass Athletics Department. According to a release by the NCAA: The University of Massachusetts, Amherst, impermissibly provided 12 student-athletes in men’s basketball and women’s tennis with financial aid that exceeded full cost of attendance, according to a decision released by the Division I

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Villarreal Added to PVAMU Men’s Basketball Staff

Prairie View A&M Men’s Basketball officially announced the addition of Caleb Villarreal as assistant coach. The addition rounds out the 2020-21 PVAMU coaching staff. “He came highly recommended,” Head Coach Byron Smith said of Villarreal. “Caleb has either been a manager or worked as a video coordinator or a special assistant to the head coach

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North Alabama Men’s Basketball Staff Update

University of North Alabama men’s basketball head coach Tony Pujol has announced the addition of three staff members set to join the Lions for the 2020-21 season. Brandt Danals has been named director of basketball operations, Ryan McTavish takes over as the strength and conditioning coach and Ben Singletary is the new video coordinator. “These three guys

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Texas State releases Kaspar resignation letter

Texas State released former head basketball coach Danny Kaspar’s resignation letter under a public records request from The Associated Press. Portions of the letter were redacted. Kaspar was placed on leave from TSU in early June following allegations of insensitive racial remarks by a former player. He officially resigned on September 22nd.

Former D1 Assistant named AAC Associate Commissioner for Basketball

Commissioner Mike Aresco has announced the hiring of Brian Thornton as Associate Commissioner for Basketball at the American Athletic Conference. Thornton will serve as the primary administrator for The American’s men’s and women’s basketball programs, including oversight of scheduling, officiating and game operations as well as compliance with NCAA governance. He will serve as the

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Daily Dirt – 10/15/20

Back in the “old days” 10/15 was a big day – the official start of practice! A little different now, but still a special day to me. Anyway, wanted to catch up on a bunch of things that I’ve heard over the past few days… Will Braden has been added as the assistant men’s basketball

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Niagara extends Paulus through 2024-25

Niagara University Director of Athletics Simon Gray has announced the contract extension of Greg Paulus through the 2024-25 season. “Greg’s passion for Niagara Basketball can be felt daily,” Gray said.  “He has made an immediate impact on our student-athletes, around our campus, and in the greater community.  There is a lot of momentum in our

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