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Former Cougar standout Bennie Seltzer returns to Washington State as an Assistant Coach

A former Cougar standout on the basketball court and 20-year coaching veteran, Bennie Seltzer returns to Pullman to join Ernie Kent’s staff as an assistant men’s basketball coach, Kent announced Friday. “I’m very excited to announce Bennie Seltzer as our newest assistant coach at Washington State University,” Kent said. “Bennie was an outstanding player at

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Chattanooga Basketball Staff Update

Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball coach Lamont Paris announced three new members to his first staff. It includes completing his on-court staff with Ohio University assistant Aaron Fuss being offered and accepting the position. Fuss spent nine seasons with the Bobcats. He started as the director of basketball operations before ascending to assistant coach in 2012.

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Daily Dirt – 5/26/17

Catching up on some things as we cruise into Memorial Day weekend… I have heard that John Groce will name Eastern Florida State College assistant coach Cole Pittis as the Director of Basketball Operations at Akron. Before joining the EFSC staff, Pittis worked as the Assistant to the Head Coach under Keith Dambrot at Akron.

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Jake Presutti Promoted to Director of Basketball Operations at Marquette

Jake Presutti, who has served as video coordinator for the Marquette University men’s basketball program the last three seasons, has been promoted to director of basketball operations, head coach Steve Wojciechowski announced Thursday morning. Presutti, whose official title will be Director of Basketball Operations & Video Coordination, will continue to manage the program’s video operations

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OFFICIAL: Carberry joins Yale Basketball Staff

Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported back on May 17th… The latest addition to James Jones’ coaching staff is no stranger to New Haven. Tobe Carberry, who starred at Hillhouse High School before a very successful collegiate and professional career, has been named an assistant men’s basketball coach at Yale. Carberry comes

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Brian Urso Joins Allegheny College Men’s Basketball Staff

Allegheny College men’s basketball coach Bob Simmons has announced the hiring of Brian Urso as the team’s assistant coach. A native of Fox Chapel, Pennsylvania, Urso arrives at Allegheny with a wealth of coaching experience, having most recently served as an assistant at Division-II national power Indiana University of Pennsylvania, while having also worked collegiately

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Chaminade men’s assistant Art King becomes Silverswords women’s basketball head coach

Chaminade University Director of Athletics Bill Villa announced that Arthur “Art” King has been hired as women’s basketball head coach. King is no stranger to Chaminade having served as an assistant coach for the Silverswords men’s hoops team the past five seasons. With his assistance, the ‘Swords enjoyed three winning campaigns, each which resulted in

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