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Minnesota Basketball Staff Update

University of Minnesota head men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson has announced two promotions within his staff. Josh Adel has been promoted from video coordinator to assistant coach, while Collin Southworth has been promoted from recruiting coordinator to head video coordinator. Adel now joins Marcus Jenkins, Jason Kemp and Dave Thorson as coaches. The NCAA approved the addition of a fourth assistant per team this past summer.

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BREAKING: Young out at Fairfield

Fairfield University has released the following statement on the status of head men’s basketball coach Jay Young: Fairfield University announced today that Jay Young, the University’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach, has stepped down from his position and will be leaving the University. We would like to thank Coach Young for his dedication and contributions to

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UCF promotes Witherspoon to Assistant Basketball Coach

UCF men’s basketball head coach Johnny Dawkins announced the promotion of Ben Witherspoon to assistant coach, following the NCAA’s coaching limit increase. “We’re happy to announce Ben’s promotion to assistant coach,” said head coach Johnny Dawkins. “He has worked extremely hard and has made a big impact in the film room and in our on-court

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Woodall named Assistant Basketball Coach at Louisiana Monroe

ULM head men’s basketball coach Keith Richard announced the recent addition of Christopher Woodall as assistant coach. Woodall comes to ULM from Southeastern, where he was the recruiting coordinator and in charge of player development for the Lions for the 2022-23 season. He spent four seasons as an assistant coach at Jackson State from 2018-22, in his hometown of

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Patten joins Carroll College Basketball staff

Carroll Men’s Basketball Head Coach Ryan Lundgren has announced the final addition to his 2023 coaching staff. Connor Patten will join the Saints on the sidelines in 2023 as an assistant on the Men’s Basketball Staff. Connor Patten is a Utah native, who was born in Salt Lake City. He attended American Heritage South Jordan High

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South Georgia State Basketball Staff Update

South Georgia State has added Kevin WIliams and James “Jay-Bird” Medlock to their men’s basketball staff. KEVIN WILLIAMS Williams joins the Hawks’ staff after spending one season with the Augusta University Jags. At AU he was an assistant coach for a team that won the Peach Belt Conference Tournament Title. Before winning a championship at

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Indiana State’s Schertz extended though 2027-28

Indiana State University and Head Men’s Basketball Coach Josh Schertz have agreed to a contract extension that will keep Schertz in the Blue and White through the 2027-28 season. “Coach Schertz has made a positive impact on our men’s basketball program at Indiana State since his arrival two years ago. Off the court, he is a positive

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NAIA NEWS: McSorley promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Southwestern College

Southwestern College Assistant Coach Jimmy McSorley has been promoted to Associate Head Coach. McSorley is entering his 5th season at Southwestern College The 2023-24 season marks Jimmy McSorley’s 5th season on the Southwestern College men’s basketball coaching staff, and his second as the team’s lead assistant. McSorley’s responsibilities have continued to grow during his time

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