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Greg Polkowski Named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Wisconsin-Superior

The University of Wisconsin-Superior and Yellowjacket Athletics have announced that Greg Polkowski has been named the interim head coach of the Yellowjacket men’s basketball program. Polkowski replaces Paul Eberhardt, who resigned the position last week. “We are extremely excited to welcome Coach Polkowski back to UW-Superior to lead our men’s basketball program. Greg has a

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NAIA DIRT: Dickinson State Search Update

I have heard that the search to replace former head basketball coach Justin Wetzel who resigned last week at Dickinson State University (ND) is moving quickly. It sounds like two finalists interviewed on campus yesterday, and another is due in today. Yesterday’s interviews included University of Mary (ND) assistant coach Josh Vaughan and former Bismarck

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HOT: Alabama Launches Internal Investigation; Basketball Staffer Resigns

Alabama Athletic Director Greg Byrne has released the following statement: “Following yesterday’s reports from New York regarding a Federal investigation of intercollegiate athletics, The University of Alabama Department of Athletics immediately initiated an internal review of our men’s basketball operations. As a result, we have accepted the resignation effective today of Kobie Baker, a men’s

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Carroll University Basketball Staff Update

The Carroll University men’s basketball program announced the promotion of Kyle Jones to the position of Associate Head Coach, and the hiring of  Kyle Keranen as the Graduate Assistant heading into the upcoming 2017-18 season. “Coach Jones is a rising star in the coaching profession and very deserving of the Associate Head Coach title,” Carroll

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Corruption Scandal Updates…

Day 2 of “Coachgate”…trying to keep up with all of the moving parts. Here’s a quick re-cap of what’s happened so far today… Rick Pitino has been placed on administrative leave without pay at Louisville – his agent said that it means he’s been “effectively fired.” AD Tim Jurich has also been placed on leave,

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WATCH LIVE: Louisville Press Conference

Louisville Interim President Greg Postel’s press conference on the current scandal. Watch live HERE Highlights: Pitino placed on unpaid leave AD Tom Jurich also placed on leave Interim head coach and AD to be appointed this week Terrible disappointment and anger from Dr. Postel and the board