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OFFICIAL: Mercer will not renew contract of Men’s Basketball Coach Greg Gary

Following up on reports from earlier today. Greg Gary has officially been released as the head men’s basketball coach at Mercer. Here’s the statement from the school: Athletics department officials at Mercer University announced Monday morning that the contract of men’s basketball head coach Greg Gary will not be renewed for the 2024-25 season. “I am thankful for

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DAILY DIRT: Search Firm Updates

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Here’s my updated search firm list. Will add more as I hear them…. Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Women’s searches: Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 NAIA

Yaklich out as Head Basketball Coach at UIC

 Luke Yaklich will not return next season as head coach of UIC men’s basketball, Director of Athletics Michael Lipitz announced. “After a thorough evaluation, we determined the time has come for a change,” said Lipitz. “We sincerely thank Luke for his leadership over the past four seasons. He is a man of integrity and is genuinely invested in the

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Dana Ford out as Head Basketball Coach at Missouri State

Missouri State University Director of Athletics Kyle Moats announced Sunday a change in the head coaching position for the men’s basketball program, relieving coach Dana Ford of his duties after the conclusion of the season. Missouri State finished the year with a 17-16 overall record and an 8-12 ledger in Missouri Valley Conference play. The Bears were

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William & Mary fires Head Basketball Coach Dane Fischer

William & Mary Director of Athletics Brian D. Mann announced a change in leadership within the men’s basketball program Sunday morning.   The Tribe will part ways with current head coach Dane Fischer, who will leave the program after compiling a 56-91 record after five seasons with the program.  “Coach Fischer is a person of high character and integrity,

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