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Daily Dirt – 3/5/19

A few things to kick off what will be a busy week… I have heard from great sources that Stetson will officially open later this week. The Hatters wrapped up their 2018-19 season with a 7-24 (3-13 ASUN) record, and did not make it to the ASUN Tournament. It’s been a tough go for Corey

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Week 16: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions

Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 16 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. The 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 2018-19 college basketball season. This is the final

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More small colleges set to close

It’s been tough few years for small private DIII schools. Last year, New England DIII’s Mount Ida College (MA) (GNAC) and Wheelock College (MA) (NECC) shut their doors, leaving coaches and players searching for new schools. Earlier this fall, it was announced that DIII Newbury College (MA) (NECC) would be joining that list, and we

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Tennessee Tech’s Steve Payne Resigns

Steve Payne has resigned from his position as head men’s basketball coach at Tennessee Tech University following 17 seasons with the program, including the last eight as head coach. Director of Athletics Mark Wilson announced Payne’s resignation Sunday. A national search will begin immediately to identify Tennessee Tech’s 13th head coach in program history. Associate

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UMass-Boston assistant basketball coach shot, killed

UMass-Boston assistant men’s basketball coach Kendric Price was shot and killed early Saturday morning in Boston. UMass-Boston confirmed Price’s death in a statement Saturday night, saying, “Kendric was a great young coach who worked with our men’s basketball program. We are all saddened by the tragic news of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are

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Bovaird Extended at Chaminade

Chaminade University director of athletics Bill Villa has announced a three-year contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Eric Bovaird that will take him through April 2023. “Chaminade has been, and continues to be, a great place for me and my family,” Bovaird said. “I’m thankful to have this incredible job and am excited about the

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OFFICIAL: Harding Relieved of Duties at Assumption

Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported earlier this morning (DII DIRT). It’s now been made official that a coaching change has been made at DII Assumption College, as Director of Athletics Jamie Marcoux announced that men’s basketball head coach Michael Harding has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately.  “I would like

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