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Daily Dirt – 10/14/16

A few things I’ve heard as practices are finally getting under way… Juan Dixon, the all-time leading scorer at Maryland, who had spent the past three seasons there as the special assistant to the head coach, will be moving to the women’s side. According to reports, Dixon will be named as the head women’s basketball

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Michigan State Announces Tom Izzo Hall of History

In honor of the winningest coach in Spartan Basketball history, Michigan State Athletics will name a portion of the on-going renovations at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center in recognition of men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo, pending Board of Trustee approval. The Tom Izzo Hall of History is expected to be completed in the fall

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The Coach’s Insight, featuring Missouri Assistant Coach Brad Loos

In this episode of ‘The Coach’s Insight’, Richie Schueler discusses with Brad Loos (Assistant Coach at Missouri) on balancing the time-consuming coaching profession with your personal/family life at home. Coach Loos’ perspective stems from his 6-year old daughter being diagnosed in October, 2015 with Stage 4 high risk neuroblastoma (pediatric cancer). #RallyForRhyan View past Episodes

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Vanderbilt adds Matt Olinger to Men’s Basketball Staff

Vanderbilt men’s basketball coach Bryce Drew has announced the hiring of Matt Olinger as the team’s Director of Basketball Administration and Video Coordinator after serving as a staff member on the Liberty University men’s basketball staff. “Coach Olinger brings a lot of experience and unique abilities to our staff,” said Drew.  “His skills in coaching,

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