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Navy adds Curran as Assistant Basketball Coach

Zack Curran, who spent the last four seasons as an assistant coach at Air Force, has joined the men’s basketball coaching staff at Navy.  Head coach Jon Perry made the announcement today, which completes his inaugural coaching staff. “Zack is a self starter who possesses a great work ethic and passion for developing relationships,” said Perry.  “He

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Stevens named Assistant Basketball Coach at D3 Waynesburg

Waynesburg University Director of Athletics and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tim Fusina announced the addition of Zach Stevens as an assistant men’s basketball coach. Stevens brings eight seasons of collegiate coaching experience to the Yellow Jacket bench in 2025-26. He spent the 2024-25 season as an assistant coach at Nebraska Wesleyan. The Prairie Wolves went 20-7 and finished as

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Daily Dirt – 5/21/25

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A late night edition of the Daily Dirt – just trying to catch up on a few things… The search at IU Indy has wrapped, and an announcement is expected in the next 24-48 hours. The names that I have heard here include D2 West Liberty Head Coach Ben Howlett (217-37

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Sampson signs 4-yr contract extension at Houston

Following one of the greatest seasons in Houston Men’s Basketball history, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson has signed a four-year contract extension that will keep him at the head of the Cougars’ bench through the 2028-29 season, Vice President for Athletics Eddie Nuñez announced Wednesday. Under Sampson’s leadership, the 2024-25 Cougars enjoyed a season which will be long

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Bienne named Assistant Basketball Coach at Eastern Illinois

Eastern Illinois men’s basketball head coach Marty Simmons has announced the addition of Henoc Bienne as an assistant coach with the Panthers staff for the 2025-26 season. Bienne comes to EIU after spending last season on the staff at Western Kentucky where the Hilltoppers posted a winning record before being eliminated in the Conference USA Tournament. Prior to that

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Vasiljevic joins South Alabama Staff as Assistant Coach and Director of Basketball Operations

Ogi Vasiljevic has joined the South Alabama men’s basketball staff as an Assistant coach and the Director of Basketball Operations, head coach Richie Riley announced. Vasiljevic arrives in Mobile following four successful seasons at Life University, a member of the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC) in the NAIA. He began his tenure with the Running Eagles as

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Duffin, Kirk added to Rocky Mountain College Basketball Staff

Story Courtesy Brandon Stinson | RMC Sports Information & Media Coordinator Rocky Mountain College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Danny Neville has announced his assistant coaching staff for the 2025-26 season.  Garrett Duffin and DaiSean Kirk will man the bench alongside Coach Neville in his first season at the helm for Rocky Men’s Basketball.  Garrett Duffin | Assistant Coach Duffin joins the

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