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Evansville fires Walter McCarty

The University of Evansville announced today the dismissal of Walter McCarty as Head Coach of the Men’s Basketball team, effective immediately. Mr. McCarty was placed on administrative leave on December 26, 2019, as UE initiated an external investigation by a national law firm into reports of alleged sexual misconduct and violations of the University’s Title

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Utah’s Krystkowiak becomes 3rd coach this season to be reprimanded by Pac-12

Utah head coach Larry Krystkowiak has been reprimanded by the Pac-12 Conference for public comments made about men’s basketball officiating, Commissioner Larry Scott announced. Krystkowiak made comments to the media that called into question the officiating during Utah’s game at Arizona State on Saturday, Jan. 18. “The Pac-12 membership has established rules that prohibit our

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Week 10: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions

By AJ Nelson, HoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 10 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2019-20 college basketball

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How to make graphics your recruits will love

Using custom graphics is vital in recruiting these days. The problem is, many college basketball teams don’t have the staff, budget, or time for many design services. This course is the solution. In this course, you’ll learn how to make stunning graphics featuring your prized recruits using only $1.99 in apps. With 11 tutorials and

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Week 9: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions

By AJ Nelson, HoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 9 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2019-20 college basketball

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O’Malley announces retirement at NAIA St. Xavier U.

Saint Xavier University head men’s basketball coach Tom O’Malley has announced he will retire after a 23-year coaching career with the Cougars, following the end of the 2019-20 academic year. The winningest coach in Saint Xavier’s men’s basketball program history, O’Malley guided the Cougars to over 500 victories since joining the program in 1997. A

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Miller promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Morningside College

Morningside College Director of Athletics Tim Jager and head men’s basketball coach Jim Sykes have announced the immediate promotion of Trent Miller, assistant coach, to associate head coach. Miller, who has been on staff for a pair of Great Plains Athletic Conference championships and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics’ quarterfinal round-or-higher national tournament advancements, has been the Mustangs’ top assistant

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Terra State CC Head Basketball Coach placed on leave

Terra State Community College (OH) head men’s basketball coach Jerry Buccilla has been placed on administrative leave. The college has released the following statement: Terra State Community College President Dr. Ron Schumacher placed college administrator Jerry Buccilla on administrative leave, effective immediately until further notice. The decision to place Buccilla on administrative leave is a

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