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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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Wichita State investigating allegations of abuse against Gregg Marshall

Wichita State is conducting an internal investigation into the behavior of men’s basketball coach Gregg Marshall according to a report first released by The Athletic. The Athletic detailed multiple alleged incidents involving Marshall verbally and physically abusing players, staff, and WSU students. Allegations include punching former player Shaq Morris during practice in 2015, choking assistant

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Avery added to ETSU Men’s Basketball Staff

East Tennessee State University men’s basketball head coach Jason Shay announced on Thursday that Jalen Avery has been added to the Buccaneer coaching staff. Avery, a four-year standout at Kent State University, will be a graduate assistant for the Bucs. “Jalen comes from a very successful program as a player under Rob Senderoff at Kent State,” said

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OFFICIAL: Sheldon announces retirement at Tufts

Following up on HoopDirt.com’s report from Tuesday (D3 DIRT). Bob Sheldon’s retirement at Tufts has been made official. Here is the release from Tufts: Bob Sheldon, head coach of the Tufts University men’s basketball team since 1988, announced he will retire effective December 31 following 33 years leading the Jumbos. Coach Sheldon goes out on

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D3 DIRT: CCNY opens

The busy week at the D3 level continues, as CCNY now joins Tufts University and Kean University in having their men’s basketball jobs open. I can confirm that Sean Clores has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 CCNY, and will become an assistant at D3 Sarah Lawrence College (NY). Clores had been

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