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Alabama’s Oats agrees to raise + contract extension

University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced Thursday that head men’s basketball Nate Oats and the University have agreed to a raise and contract extension. The new agreement will extend his current contract by three seasons to six years and keep him in charge of the Crimson Tide basketball program through March 14, 2027.

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D3 DIRT: Wilson College (PA) opens

Brian Zoeller is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Wilson College (PA). He had served as the Phoenix head coach since 2015, and complied a 57-71 (.445) record during his tenure. Zoeller was the second head coach in program history. His best season came in 2017-18, when he led the Phoenix to

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Daily News & Notes – 2/17/21

Today’s Daily News & Notes from around the college basketball coaching world… Earlier this week, I mentioned the t-shirt that Butler head coach LaVall Jordan wore on Saturday that honored the late John Thompson with a quote, and also listed all of the current African-American D1 head coaches on the back. I’ve now learned that

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Week 12: 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 12 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 2020-21 college basketball

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BREAKING: BC fires Jim Christian

Boston College William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Pat Kraft announced today that head men’s basketball coach Jim Christian has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. Christian finishes his seven-year tenure at Boston College with an overall record of 78-132 (.371), including an ACC mark of 26-94 (.217).  “I know that Jim gave everything that he had into leading

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Daily News & Notes – 2/15/21

Daily News & Notes from around the college basketball coaching world… Providence Head Coach Ed Cooley missed Saturday’s game at DePaul with a non-Covid issue. Assistant Coach Jeff Battle led the Friars to a 57-47 win in his head coaching debut. No word on if Cooley will return for tomorrow’s game at UConn. Following last

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REPORT: Calhoun inks extension at Youngstown State

According to a report from 21-WMFJ Sports, Youngstown State head coach has signed a contract extension through the 2024-25 season. Ron Strollo, YSU’s Executive Director of Athletics, told WMFJ that the contract extension was worked out a few weeks ago, and this is year one of that extension. According to the original contract that Calhoun

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UTRGV names Steadman Interim Head Basketball Coach

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Thursday that Jai Steadman, who has been an assistant coach with the men’s basketball program since 2014, will serve as Interim head coach for the remainder of the season follow the tragic passing of head coach Lew Hill on Sunday. Steadman was ranked tied for the No.

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