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OFFICIAL: Holtmann named Head Basketball Coach at DePaul

Former BIG EAST Coach of the Year, Chris Holtmann, has been named as the next head coach for DePaul men’s basketball, as announced by Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy Thursday afternoon. Details regarding an official introductory press conference will be made available as they are finalized.  “After an extensive national search, I

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REPORT: Chris Holtmann to DePaul

According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, DePaul intends to hire Chris Holtmann as their new Head Basketball Coach. Holtmann was released at Ohio State back on February 14th after leading the Buckeyes for seven seasons. Holtmann, who went 137-86 (.614) during his time at OSU, has also been the head coach at

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OFFICIAL: Boynton will not return as Oklahoma State’s Head Basketball Coach

Here’s the brief press release issued by Oklahoma State following the dismissal of head men’s basketball coach Mike Boynton: Oklahoma State Athletic Director Chad Weiberg announced today that Mike Boynton will not return as men’s basketball head coach. “For seven years, Coach Boynton has led this program and represented this university with class,” Weiberg said.

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DAILY DIRT – 3/14/24

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Happy Pi Day to my fellow nerds out there. Today has been chaos so far, and will only get busier. Here are just a few quick things… It sounds like the Craig Doty to Houston Christian move is getting closer to being a reality, with some saying it could be done

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Pera out as Head Basketball Coach at Rice

Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland announced on Thursday that Scott Pera will not return as the men’s basketball head coach.  “I appreciate the efforts of Scott and his staff and their dedication to their student-athletes, but over the course of this season, it became apparent to me that a change in the leadership

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St. Louis parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Travis Ford

Saint Louis University announced tonight that it has parted ways with head men’s basketball coach Travis Ford. “For eight years, Travis led our men’s basketball program with passion and dignity,” SLU Director of Athletics Chris May said. “This decision was not made lightly.” “It is our expectation to regularly compete for conference championships and play in the NCAA Tournament,”

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