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Howes resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Catholic

After 276 wins, six NCAA tournament appearances and five conference championships, Catholic University head men’s basketball coach Steve Howes announced his resignation on Wednesday. He served as the Cardinals’ head coach since the 2004-05 season. “It has been a privilege to lead this special program,” Howes said. “I am grateful to the countless staff, coaches

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Morgan State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Todd Bozeman’s Contract Not Renewed

Morgan’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Edward Scott announced today his decision to not renew Todd Bozeman‘s contract as head coach of the Morgan State University men’s basketball program. Bozeman served as the Bears’ head coach since joining the University in 2006. “Today’s decision was especially tough because Coach Bozeman has been the face of our

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Ole Miss Extends Contract of Kermit Davis

Exactly one year after being publicly introduced at The Pavilion as the new leader of the Ole Miss men’s basketball program, head coach Kermit Davis has agreed in principle to a new four-year contract. In his first season guiding the Rebels, the SEC Coach of the Year brought Ole Miss back to the NCAA Tournament

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OFFICIAL: St. Joe’s parts ways with Martelli

Following up on the report from earlier today, St. Joe’s has issued the following statement on the dismissal of long-time head basketball coach Phil Martelli: Today, Saint Joseph’s University announced its decision to make a leadership change in its men’s basketball program. The University will immediately begin a search for a new head coach, with

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Daily Dirt – 3/19/19

Still shaking my head about what St. Joe’s just did. Coach Martelli is one of the classiest guys in the game. Here are a few things while we await word from Wake Forest…. Very early names at George Washington: Duke assistant coach Nate James, Bowling Green head coach Michael Huger, Louisiana Tech head coach Eric

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BREAKING: St. Joe’s Fires Phil Martelli

The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that St. Joe’s has fired Phil Martelli. He was informned of the decision yesterday. The official announcement is expected today. Martelli had been the head coach of the Hawks since 1995. In his 24 seasons, he compiled a 444-328 record. He was the 2004 Consensus National Coach of the Year

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REPORT: Three UMass Assistants Relieved of Duties

We’ve been following this one for a few days. Now, multiple sources, including the Daily Hampshire Gazette are confirming that UMass head coach Matt McCall has fired all three of his assistant coaches. This rumor first surfaced at the A-10 Tournament, and now has been made a reality. Associate head coach Cliff Warren, assistant coaches

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DI JUCO DIRT: Richard Bland College (Va) opens

I can confirm that Preston Beverly is no longer the head basketball coach at NJCAA DI Richard Bland College (VA). Beverly was also the full-time assistant director of athletics at the college. Due to budget cuts, the full-time position was eliminated, so Beverly will be moving on from his basketball duties as well. Beverly replaced

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