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Pacific opens as Leonard Perry is “reassigned”

The University of the Pacific has reassigned head men’s basketball coach Leonard Perry. The school released the following statement announcing the move: Leonard Perry was reassigned today from his position as head men’s basketball coach to other duties at University of the Pacific. Associate head coach Josh Newman will serve as interim head coach through the West Coast

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INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Nimley named Head Basketball Coach at Charleston Southern

Charleston Southern announced Monday morning that Interim Head Coach Saah Nimley will officially become the program’s 13th Head Coach beginning Monday, March 4. An introductory press conference is scheduled for later today, Monday, March 4 at 4:30 p.m., in the Team Room, inside the Athletic Performance Center. The event is open to the public. “This is truly a special day

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Boone out as Head Basketball Coach at Central Arkansas

University of Central Arkansas director of athletics Dr. Brad Teague announced a change in the head coaching position for the men’s basketball program on Saturday, relieving Coach Anthony Boone of his duties after the conclusion of the season. UCA finished 9-23 overall and 5-11 in ASUN Conference play, missing out on the conference tournament after Friday’s loss

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OFFICIAL: Cal Poly parts ways with Smith

Following up on a story from earlier today…Cal Poly has made the news of Head Basketball Coach John Smith’s dismissal official with the following statement: Smith has gone 30-114 (.208) in his five seasons at Cal Poly, including a 4-25 (0-17 Big West) record this season.

Raggs named Assistant Basketball Coach at Howard

Howard University men’s basketball has added former sports journalist Tramel Raggs as an assistant coach. Raggs brings a range of skills to the coaching staff and will take on coaching and recruiting responsibilities while helping the program develop a storytelling strategy that will continue to build out the Dream Factory brand across our multiple communication platforms,

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