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Hampton Dirt…

HoopDirt.com can confirm that Hampton University will hire Brian Graves as an assistant coach. He will replace Akeem Miskdeen who became an assistant at Kent State back on May 10th. Graves spent this past season as the head coach at NJCAA Briggs and Stratton College (Va.) where he led his squad to a 19-11 record. He

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Daily Dirt – 5/31/16

A bunch of things that I heard over the long weekend… DII Queens College (NY) is making progress in their search for a new head coach. Skype interviews wrapped up last week, and on campus interviews begin today. I have heard that they interviewed a mix of candidates, from DI assistants to DIII head coaches,

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MEMORIAL DAY – 5/30/16

As most of us enjoy a day off today, lets not forget why we have this three day weekend. Please take some time today to remember those who have died to protect our country and the ultimate sacrifice that they made to ensure our freedom. We have the opportunity to have cookouts, go to the beach, and spend time

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BJ Porter Promoted to Head Basketball Coach at University of Antelope Valley

By Mike DeVader, UAV Director of Athletics Communications University of Antelope Valley President and CEO Marco Johnson revealed today the promotion of lead assistant coach BJ Porter to his new role of head men’s basketball coach, the UAV Athletics Department announced. The Layton, Utah, native was hired as the first assistant coach in Pioneer men’s basketball history

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Andre Morgan Named Assistant Basketball Coach at UNCG

UNCG men’s basketball head coach Wes Miller announced the hiring of Andre Morgan to assistant coach for the 2016-17 season. Morgan fills Miller’s coaching staff that includes associate head coach Mike Roberts, assistant coach Chris Parsons and director of basketball operations Pat Flesher. “We are excited to add Andre to our coaching staff,” Miller said.

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BREAKING: Reggie Witherspoon Named Head Basketball Coach at Canisius

Reggie Witherspoon, a Buffalo native and a 20-year veteran of the college basketball coaching ranks, has been named the 24th head coach in Canisius College men’s basketball history, Canisius Director of Athletics Bill Maher announced Saturday. Witherspoon, who signed a five-year contract, will be formally introduced at a 10 a.m., press conference in the Koessler Athletic Center on Tuesday, May

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Daily Dirt – 5/27/16

A few things as we roll into Memorial Day Weekend… I can confirm that Hartwick College assistant coach David Wadas will become an assistant at Utica College. He had been on the Hartwick staff for the past three seasons, and also spent two seasons as an assistant at his alma mater Oneonta State. Word on

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OFFICIAL: Adam Williams Named Head Basketball Coach at Salem International University

Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted earlier this week (DII DIRT)… Salem International University has hired Adam Williams, son of West Virginia Athletics Hall of Famer Tex Williams, as its new head men’s basketball coach announced Athletic Director Jamie Shoemaker Friday afternoon. A former guard at the University of Kentucky and Marshall University,

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Dartmouth Staff Update

One month after being introduced as Dartmouth’s new head coach for men’s basketball, David McLaughlin today announced that Pete Hutchins, Mike Quinn and Jabari Trotter will comprise his coaching staff for the 2016-17 season. “I could not be more excited about the hiring of Peter, Mike and Jabari,” McLaughlin said. “We are forming a staff

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