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BREAKING: Change in Leadership at Southern University; Banks Elevated to AD, Scott Named Interim Head Basketball Coach

The Southern University System (SUS) Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of Roman Banks as the director of athletics, University officials announced Friday. The decision removes the existing interim title for Banks, who held the post in an interim capacity for more than 18 months while also serving as the head coach of the Southern

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FINAL FOUR EDITION: Daily Dirt – 3/31/17

Here’s a Final Four Edition of the Daily Dirt as the parties in Phoenix continue… It’s now been confirmed that Pitt assistant Jeremy Ballard is departing and will become the associate head coach at VCU. Ballard spent 2012-15 on Shaka Smart’s staff at VCU. He then moved on to one-year stints at Illinois State and

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HOT: Chad Murray Named Head Basketball Coach at Pacific Lutheran University

The Pacific Lutheran University athletic department and athletic director Laurie Turner announced the hiring of Chad Murray on Thursday as head coach for the Lute men’s basketball program. “Under Chad’s leadership, I look forward to seeing men’s basketball continue to be a top tier program in the Northwest Conference,” said Athletic Director Laurie Turner. “With

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MUST WATCH: This is Just Play…

Coaches, if you’re looking to win championships, check out this new video from Just Play – I was really impressed! These guys are former athletes who “get it”, and understand what coaches need to be successful. If you’re looking for more info, check them out at their booth at the Final Four or reach out

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Miller and Downing round-out North Texas basketball staff

North Texas men’s basketball head coach Grant McCasland has announced the hiring of James Miller and Jareem Dowling as assistant coaches. Miller and Dowling join associate head coach Ross Hodge, completing McCasland’s coaching staff. Assistant coach James Miller “We are thrilled to have James Miller join the Mean Green family,” McCasland said. “He is an

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