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Week 15: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions

Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 15 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. The coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2018-19 college basketball season. Nominations for next week’s

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Hamilton out at D2 NYIT

Kevin Hamilton is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at DII New York Institute of Technology. Assistant coach Evan Conti will assume the role of head coach for the remainder of the season. Hamilton had been the head coach at NYIT since 2016. In his almost three full seasons at the school, he compiled

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Copeland Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at UT Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler Director of Athletics Dr. Howard Patterson announced head men’s basketball coach Jamon Copeland has resigned. “We would like to thank Coach Copeland for his commitment to his student-athletes and UT Tyler over the past six years,” Dr. Patterson said. During his time at the helm of the Patriots, Copeland amassed a

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Kennesaw State’s Al Skinner Resigns

Kennesaw State University head men’s basketball coach Al Skinner has announced his intention to step down at the conclusion of the 2018-19 season. “We certainly appreciate the time Coach Skinner has spent at Kennesaw State,” said Director of Athletics Milton Overton. “He has invested in the lives of countless student-athletes over the years and we wish him the

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Walden Resigns as Head Basketball Coach Knox College

Knox College Director of Athletics announced Tuesday that Kevin Walden ’01 has resigned his position as head men’s basketball coach effective immediately. “We wish Kevin the best of luck in his future endeavors,” said Director of Athletics Daniella Irle. “He has served his alma mater faithfully for over a decade. You will not find a

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Bailey out at DII Arkansas-Fort Smith

Justin Bailey is out as the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. Bailey was placed on administrative leave back in early January. UAFS released the following statement earlier today: “Justin Bailey, head men’s basketball coach at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, is no longer employed by the university. Because

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DIII DIRT: Oilar Resigns at Otterbein

I can confirm that Brian Oilar has resigned as the head basketball coach at Otterbein University (OH). Oilar had been the head coach at Otterbein since 2015. He went 18-81 in his four seasons at the helm of the Cardinals. Oilar had served as an assistant at his alma mater DePauw University before being hired

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OFFICIAL: Vick out at Hampden-Sydney

Following-up on a story the HoopDirt.com reported first this afternoon (DIII DIRT). It’s now been made official that Dee Vick is out as the head men’s basketball coach at Hampden-Sydney College. Here’s the full press release by the college: Hampden-Sydney College Director of Athletics Chad Eisele has announced that men’s basketball head coach Dee Vick

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