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OFFICIAL: Boynton will not return as Oklahoma State’s Head Basketball Coach

Here’s the brief press release issued by Oklahoma State following the dismissal of head men’s basketball coach Mike Boynton: Oklahoma State Athletic Director Chad Weiberg announced today that Mike Boynton will not return as men’s basketball head coach. “For seven years, Coach Boynton has led this program and represented this university with class,” Weiberg said.

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DAILY DIRT – 3/14/24

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Happy Pi Day to my fellow nerds out there. Today has been chaos so far, and will only get busier. Here are just a few quick things… It sounds like the Craig Doty to Houston Christian move is getting closer to being a reality, with some saying it could be done

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Pera out as Head Basketball Coach at Rice

Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland announced on Thursday that Scott Pera will not return as the men’s basketball head coach.  “I appreciate the efforts of Scott and his staff and their dedication to their student-athletes, but over the course of this season, it became apparent to me that a change in the leadership

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St. Louis parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Travis Ford

Saint Louis University announced tonight that it has parted ways with head men’s basketball coach Travis Ford. “For eight years, Travis led our men’s basketball program with passion and dignity,” SLU Director of Athletics Chris May said. “This decision was not made lightly.” “It is our expectation to regularly compete for conference championships and play in the NCAA Tournament,”

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OFFICIAL: Kenny Payne fired at Louisville

The University of Louisville has informed Kenny Payne he will not return next season as men’s basketball head coach, Director of Athletics Josh Heird announced Wednesday. Heird will be available to members of the media this afternoon. “Kenny has given a great deal to this university over a span of nearly 40 years, and he will always

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Beard inks new contract at Ole Miss

After guiding the Rebel basketball team to its first 20-win season in five years, Ole Miss and head coach Chris Beard will continue their upward trajectory and have agreed on a new contract, it was announced Wednesday by Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Keith Carter.  “The future of Ole Miss Basketball could not be brighter

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West Virginia AD issues statement on Men’s Basketball Search

West Virginia University Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker announced today the beginning of a national search for a new head men’s basketball coach. In his statement, he thanks interim head coach Josh Eilert and his staff for their “leadership and professionalism.” While never directly addressing Eilert’s future, Baker did say that he “met with Coach Eilert, the coaching staff and the team

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