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TAMIU adds Tomlin to Men’s Basketball Staff

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mac McConnell rounded out his staff with the addition of Darius Tomlin as an assistant coach. Tomlin brings with him nearly a decade of collegiate coaching and playing experience. Tomlin comes to TAMIU after two seasons as an assistant coach at Henderson State University (HSU). While

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Matthews joins Ave Maria U Basketbal Staff

Paul Matthews has been added to the Ave Maria University men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. “I am ecstatic to join the Ave Maria community and Coach Copeland’s staff,” said Matthews. “I believe that Ave Maria is an incredible place for a student-athlete to accomplish all their personal and spiritual goals. Through competition and

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Daily Dirt – 9/8/20

It’s crazy that Labor Day has come and gone and school is now in session. Here are a few things that I’ve heard as we begin the slow march towards the possible start of college basketball season. The search at D3 SUNY Purchase sounds like it’s down to a group of five. They are vying

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NCAA: King U. (TN) men’s basketball program committed violations

The following release is from the NCAA regarding violations by D2 King University’s men’s basketball program, and their former staff. The complete public infractions decision can be found HERE. Sanctions are listed below the press release. The King (Tennessee) men’s basketball program committed violations involving the university’s work-study program, impermissible benefits and academic misconduct, according

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Turner named Associate Head Basketball Coach at Texas

An assistant coach at Southern Methodist University for the last seven years, including the last four in the role of associate head coach, K.T. Turner has been named the associate head coach at The University of Texas. The 42-year-old Turner brings 15 years of collegiate coaching experience to the sidelines. “I’m very excited about K.T. joining

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SIUE extends Barone through 2023-24

SIUE Director of Athletics Tim Hall has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball Head Coach Brian Barone which will take him through the 2023-24 season. Barone’s current contract runs through the 2022-23 season, with an option for the 2023-24 season. Hall said the extra year provides some clarity to current student-athletes and potential recruits.

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St. Joe’s Men’s Basketball Staff Update

Transitioning through an unprecedented spring and summer, St. Joseph’s University head coach Billy Lange commented on his entire staff and released updated bios on all members.  “The collective effort of our entire staff during the last five months has been inspiring. Despite challenging circumstances, there has been a growth, a maturity, a sense of purpose,

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