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Daily Dirt – 4/12/21

A bunch of things that I’ve heard… I can confirm that Army assistant Zak Boisvert is headed to Indiana State. Boisvert had been at Army since 2016, and has also worked at Maine, Iona, and FDU. An official announcement is expected shortly. Word on the street is that Texas A&M University-Kingsville head coach Johnny Estelle

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Dunson named Associate Head Coach at Denver

University of Denver men’s basketball head coach Jeff Wulbrun announced the first addition to his coaching staff on Monday, with Brandon Dunson coming on board as Associate Head Coach. Dunson will begin his role immediately for the Pioneers. “Brandon is the only person I thought of when it came to hiring an associate head coach

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Penn State Basketball Staff Update

Penn State Men’s Basketball Head Coach Micah Shrewsberry continues to assemble his staff with the addition of Mike Farrelly as an assistant coach. Shrewsberry also announced Talor Battle, assistant to the head coach, and Nick Colella, chief of staff, will remain on staff. “Mike is going to be very impactful in our program,” said Shrewsberry. “The

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College of Charleston Basketball Staff Update

Head Coach Pat Kelsey has hired and announced his men’s basketball coaching staff at College of Charleston. Joining Kelsey from Winthrop University is Associate Head Coach Dave Davis, Assistant Coach Brian Kloman, Assistant Coach Justin Gray, Director of Sports Performance Eli Foy, Director of Basketball Operations Zack Freesman and Video Coordinator Bret Anthis. All previously helped the

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Extensions at South Carolina for Head Coach Frank Martin; Assistant Chuck Martin

The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees has approved a contract extension for two men’s basketball staff members. Head men’s basketball coach Frank Martin received a two-year contract extension, and assistant men’s basketball coach Chuck Martin received a one-year extension, taking him through the 2021-22 season. Frank Martin will enter his 10th season at the helm

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Kennedy signs new 6-yr deal at UAB

It was a monumental day on Friday for the UAB men’s basketball program as the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved a contract extension for head coach Andy Kennedy along with the final stage of the new men’s and women’s basketball practice facility. “I’d like to thank our Board of Trustees for their continued

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OFFICIAL: Chappell joins UNLV Basketball Staff

Former Lamar men’s basketball assistant coach Brandon Chappell has been hired as an assistant coach for the UNLV men’s basketball program, head coach Kevin Kruger announced. Chappell joins Tim Buckley and Carlin Hartman to complete Kruger’s coaching staff.Chappell comes to Las Vegas after serving four seasons on the bench for the Cardinals program, where he

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Cincinnati fires John Brannen

University of Cincinnati Director of Athletics John Cunningham announced Friday men’s basketball head coach John Brannen had been relieved of his duties. In a letter to Bearcats’ supporters, Cunningham said: Dear Bearcats: This afternoon, we informed Men’s Basketball Head Coach John Brannen that he has been relieved of his duties effective immediately.  Tim Morris will serve as

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Minnesota Basketball Staff Update

University of Minnesota men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson, whose contract is subject to Board of Regents approval, announced two additions to his staff today in assistant coaches Dave Thorson and Jason Kemp.  “I am thrilled to add Dave and Jason to our staff,” said Johnson. “These are two exceptional coaches who have strong connections to

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