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OFFICIAL: Wilberforce tabs Mark Mitchell as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Following up on HoopDirt.com’s NAIA DIRT from yesterday… The Wilberforce University Athletic Department has announced that Mark Mitchell has been hired as the school’s next head men’s basketball coach. Wilberforce Athletic Director Derek Williams states that an influx of resumes were received for the position. “Mark Mitchell’s goal to always mold tomorrow’s leaders and prepare them to

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Maynard Promoted to Director of Basketball Operations at EKU

Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball head coach A.W. Hamilton has promoted Corbin Maynard to Director of Basketball Operations. Maynard joined the EKU staff as Director of Player Development/Video Coordinator in the summer of 2018. The Louisville native has helped establish an exciting, fast-paced offense and pressure defense since arriving in Richmond. The Colonels ranked fifth nationally in forced

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Lou Henson Passes Away

Legendary Fighting Illini basketball coach and ambassador Lou Henson passed away peacefully in his Champaign home Saturday, July 25, the Henson family announced today. The Hall of Fame coach retired as the all-time leader in victories at both the University of Illinois with 423 wins and New Mexico State with 289 wins. Born January 10,

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Daily Dirt – 7/29/20

Some things that I’ve heard… It sounds like former UIC assistant Rod Clark is the leader for the vacant assistant spot at Austin Peay. Last season was Clark’s first at UIC after a stint at Sunrise Christian Academy. He was not retained at UIC after Steve McClain was released back in March. I have heard

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Evansville Men’s Basketball Staff Update

University of Evansville head men’s basketball coach Todd Lickliter has announced three additions to his coaching staff as he is set for his first full season at the helm of the Purple Aces program. Joining the staff as assistant coaches are Brandon Crone and Thomas Jackson with Ryan Combs continuing his work with the program

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Hillsdale College Men’s Basketball Staff Update

Hillsdale College is pleased to announce two new additions to the Charger men’s basketball coaching staff for the upcoming 2020-21 season. Keven Bradley will take over as the Associate Head Coach and Eric Weiss as an Assistant Coach under Hillsdale College head coach John Tharp, who is entering the 14th season of a very successful

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