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Alabama A&M Basketball Staff Update

New Alabama A&M Basketball Head Men’s Basketball Coach Donte’ Jackson has begun to assemble his staff for the 2025-26 season. Kyle Jones has been hired as the associate head coach, and Cameron Prather and Devarus Walker have joined the staff as assistant coaches. Kyle Jones – Associate Head Coach Jones comes to The Hill after

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Horner named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Buena Vista

Buena Vista University Director of Athletics, Amy Maier, has announced the hiring of Jeff Horner as the program’s next head men’s basketball coach. Horner replaces Trevor Johnson who resigned in April to take on a new career opportunity. “We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Jeff Horner as the next men’s basketball head coach

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University of New Haven makes the move to D1; Will join the Northeast Conference

The University of New Haven has accepted a full membership invitation from the Northeast Conference (NEC) Council of Presidents and will officially join the league on July 1, 2025. The announcement was made today by NEC Commissioner Noreen Morris and University of New Haven President Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D. Located on Connecticut’s southern coast, New Haven will begin its

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Ben McCollum contract details

Iowa men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum agreed to a six-year, $22.75 million contract that runs through the 2030-31 season, according to the memorandum of understanding he signed last month and obtained Friday through an Associated Press public records request. The pay package lists McCollum’s base salary at $500,000 each year with supplemental pay that increases annually.

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Bradley Basketball Staff Update

Story Courtesy, Cody Roskens, Bradley University The Bradley Braves sideline will look slight different headed into next season as the Braves have hired four assistant coaches for the upcoming 2025-26 season. The newest coaches join the Braves winning culture under head coach Brian Wardle, who has led the Braves to three straight postseason appearances and are fresh

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