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Duke extends Scheyer through 2030-31

Duke University Vice President, King-Compton Families Director of Athletics Nina King announced that men’s basketball head coach Jon Scheyer has agreed to a two-year contract extension through the 2030-31 season. Scheyer, who completed his third season at the helm in 2024-25, has rapidly established himself among the sport’s premier coaches, guiding the Blue Devils to one of the most

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Nevada Assistant Kyle Guy departs for NBA playing opportunity; Former Wolf Pack standout Jarod Lucas joins staff

Nevada has announced that assistant men’s basketball coach Kyle Guy is pursuing a professional playing opportunity and will no longer be with the program. “We are grateful for all of Kyle’s efforts this summer in helping our program. The staff and players are very excited for Kyle and his opportunity with the Indiana Pacers organization,” Alford said.

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Jayce McCain named Men’s Basketball Player Development Specialist at Duke

Duke men’s basketball head coach Jon Scheyer announced Wednesday the addition of Jayce McCain to the Blue Devils’ staff as Player Development Specialist. McCain, who spent the past two seasons as a graduate assistant with the program, recently completed his master’s degree at Duke and brings a strong background in player development, leadership and basketball operations. “We’re thrilled to

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Thurman joins Johns Hopkins Basketball Staff; Barrett promoted to Associate Head Coach

Johns Hopkins men’s basketball coach Ryan Cain announced a pair of changes to the Blue Jay coaching staff today. Jack Barrett, who is entering his third season at Hopkins, has been promoted to Associate Head Coach. In addition, Randolf Thurman joins the staff as assistant coach. “I am proud to welcome Randolf Thurman to our coaching staff,” said Cain. “Randolf has

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Wagner named Head Basketball Coach at York College (PA)

York College Assistant Dean for Athletics and Recreation Paul Saikia is has announced Jared Wagner as the new Spartan men’s basketball coach. Wagner replaces long-time head coach Matt Hunter who has departed York for the Gettysburg College head coaching position. Wagner is no stranger to the Spartan program. He was a four-year standout for York, including being an All-American as a senior,

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OFFICIAL: Gettysburg names Hunter as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Following-up on something that I first reported earlier today (D3 DIRT)…Gettysburg has made the hiring of Matt Hunter official with the following announcement: Matt Hunter has been named Gettysburg College’s next head men’s basketball coach, announced by Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation Troy Dell on Tuesday. Hunter comes to Gettysburg after a successful 13-year stint as

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Martin added to Eastern Washington Basketball Coaching Staff

Eastern Washington University head men’s basketball coach Dan Monson announced the addition of Chris Martin to the Eagles’ coaching staff on Monday. Martin joins EWU after a highly successful tenure at Eastern Arizona College, where he played a pivotal role in elevating the program to national prominence. “We are excited to add Chris Martin to our coaching staff,” said Monson. “His

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Bollinger, Manuel promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coaches at American

Third-year men’s basketball head coach Duane Simpkins has announced the promotion of both Nate Bollinger and Jackie Manuel to Associate Head Coach prior to the 2025-26 season. The new titles come on the heels of the program’s Patriot League Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance in March of 2025. Both Bollinger and Manuel enter their third seasons at American as well, having

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