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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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REPORT: Southern Illinois fires Mullins

According to a Jeff Goodman report, Southern Illinois has fired Head Basketball Coach Bryan Mullins. Mullins, an SIU alum, returned to his alma mater as the head coach back in 2019. Mullins went 86-68 (.558) during 5 seasons at SIU, winning 23 games last season, and 19 this year. The Salukis, who were the #6

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Hardy resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Loyola University Maryland

Tavaras Hardy announced he is stepping down today as head men’s basketball coach at Loyola University Maryland where he recently completed his sixth season on the Greyhounds’ sideline. “Tavaras has been passionate about the well-being and success of not just our men’s basketball student-athletes, but the entire Loyola community since he came to our university,” said Donna

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