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Daily Dirt – 3/7/18

Some rumors, news, and updates as we brace for another Nor’easter up here in New England (UPDATES in RED)… With Reggie Theus now out at Cal State Northridge, the very, very early HOT name making the rounds is UCLA assistant coach David Grace. The decorated military veteran has been a member of Steve Alford’s staff for

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Reggie Theus Out at Cal State Northridge

HoopDirt.com can confirm multiple reports that Reggie Theus is no longer the head coach at Cal State Northridge. According to sources, the decision was made this weekend, and an official announcement is forthcoming. Theus had been the head coach at CSUN for the past five seasons. His squad went 6-24 (3-13) this past year and

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DIII DIRT: NYU’s Nesci to Retire

HoopDirt.com has learned that NYU head coach Joe Nesci is retiring. He just completed his 30th season at the helm, and departs as the all-time winningest coach in program history (512-271). Nesci also led his squads to 27 winning seasons, 21 postseason appearances (including seven-straight NCAA Division III Championship bids from 1992-98), and the 2007

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REPORT: Burmeister out at UIW

According to an ESPN report, Ken Burmeister is out as the head coach at University of the Incarnate Word. Burmeister had been at UIW for the past 11 seasons, leading the transition from DII to the Southland Conference. He has also served as the head coach at UTSA, Loyola (Chicago), and Trinity Texas and amassed

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Chris Beard Inks New 6-year Deal at Texas Tech

Texas Tech Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt and men’s basketball head coach Chris Beard have agreed on a new six-year contract announced Monday. The $19,050,000 contract over six years locks Beard up as head coach of the Red Raiders through the 2023-24 season. “Coach Beard continues to elevate Texas Tech basketball to a record level

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OFFICIAL: Maine Replaces Bob Walsh with Richard Barron

Richard Barron, University of Maine special assistant to the director of athletics, has been named head coach of the men’s basketball team. Following coach Bob Walsh’s decision to not seek a contract extension, the university moved forward with the appointment of Barron. Effective March 5, Barron will immediately assume all head coaching responsibilities. “The university

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