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D3 NEWS: Elrakabawy departs Schreiner; Named Head Basketball Coach at Trinity (TX)

Trinity University proudly announces the hiring of Marwan Elrakabawy as the new Head Coach for the men’s basketball team. Coach Elrakabawy joins Trinity following a stellar six-year tenure as the Head Coach at Schreiner University (TX), where he set school records for all-time wins and winning percentage, guided the program to the second Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

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Clancy named Assistant Basketball Coach at Ball State

The Ball State men’s basketball team has added John Clancy as an assistant coach, head coach Michael Lewis announced. “I am extremely excited to add John Clancy to our basketball staff,” Lewis said. “John quickly rose to the top with his vast network of recruiting connections and his ability to attract student-athletes in today’s new era of college athletics. Combined with

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Central Michigan adds Murrell to Basketball Staff

Story Courtesy Greg Hotchkiss, CMU Athletics Six-year coaching veteran Kameron Murrell has been named an Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Central Michigan University, Head Coach Andy Bronkema announced on Thursday. Murrell joins the Central Michigan staff after spending the previous two years at Iona (2023-25), and two combined seasons on Tobin Anderson’s staffs at both

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Crocker named Assistant Basketball Coach at Illinois

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood announced Thursday the hiring of Camryn Crocker as assistant coach. A former Ivy League player at Penn, Crocker brings a decade of coaching experience to the Fighting Illini staff, most recently as an assistant at Colgate. “Camryn Crocker is a dynamic coach who will fit perfectly into the Illinois family,” Underwood said. “He has

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D3 Linfield hires Gurash as new Head Basketball Coach

Elijah Gurash has been hired to take over leadership of the Linfield University men’s basketball program, director of athletics Scott Brosius announced. “I’m thrilled to welcome Elijah Gurash as our new men’s basketball coach,” said Brosius. “His passion, experience, and commitment to excellence align perfectly with our vision for the program moving forward. He is the perfect leader and person

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Wagers named Assistant Basketball Coach at Navy

Scott Wagers, who has been part of seven postseason coaching staffs in his 23 seasons as a college coach, has been named an assistant coach for the Navy men’s basketball team. Head coach Jon Perry, who played under and coached alongside Wagers when they were at East Tennessee State, made the announcement today. “Scott Wagers is

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Prewett announces departure from Auburn Basketball Staff

Auburn assistant basketball coach Chad Prewett has announced that he is departing the Auburn Basketball staff after eleven seasons, and will pursue “a new calling” in the ministry. Prewett posted the following farewell on social media: During Prewett’s tenure at Auburn, the Tigers collected 244 victories, six NCAA Tournament appearances, five conference championships, and two

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Ramon added as Assistant Basketball Coach at Iona

 Iona University men’s basketball head coach Dan Geriot announced the hiring of Ronald Ramon as an assistant coach for the Gaels. A Bronx native with a decorated playing and coaching background, Ramon joins the Maroon & Gold after four successful seasons at Fordham University. “Ronald brings a high-level basketball IQ, elite player development experience, and a tremendous ability

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