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8 Stops for 2017 USA Basketball Coach Academies

USA Basketball will host eight Coach Academies in 2017 across the country.  Coach academies provide valuable insight and education to coaches and administrators of the game. Academy sessions share the USA Basketball curriculum to impart a proper skill development path while teaching the game to players of all ages and ability levels. Additionally, guest speakers

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HOT: Dave Bliss resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Southwestern Christian University

Southwestern Christian University announced today that Dave Bliss will no longer serve the University as the Head of the Men’s Basketball program. In a statement released today, University President Dr. Reggies Wenyika affirmed his commitment to seeking new leadership in a manner that is consistent with the University’s beliefs, standards and policies, as a duty

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Mark Linebaugh added to Rice basketball staff

Rice head basketball coach Scott Pera announced the addition of Mark Linebaugh to his staff Thursday afternoon. Linebaugh comes to Rice following three seasons as an assistant coach at Hobart College. “I am pleased to announce that Mark Linebaugh will be joining our staff,” said Rice head coach Scott Pera. “Mark brings so many qualities

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