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OFFICIAL: Nichols named Head Basketball Coach at La Salle

 La Salle University President Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D., and Vice President of Athletics and Recreation and Director of Athletics Ashwin Puri announced the hiring of Darris Nichols as the school’s 21st head men’s basketball coach. A press conference to introduce Nichols will be held on Monday, March 24, at 10 a.m., at John E. Glaser Arena. Nichols most recently served

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D3 DIRT: Penn State Abington set to open

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Justin Dunbar-Stevens is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Penn State Abington after just two seasons on the job. Dunbar-Stevens took over at Abington back in 2023 following a five year stint as the head coach at Penn State Brandywine. He also spent time

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Engles steps down as Head Basketball Coach at Columbia

Columbia University head men’s basketball coach Jim Engles will step down from his role, effective immediately, Campbell Family Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education Peter Pilling announced Monday. “Columbia has meant so much to me, and I’ve given everything I have to make this program the best it can be,” Engles stated. “We may not have

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Donahue out as Head Basketball Coach at Penn

The John R. Rockwell Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Pennsylvania, Steve Donahue, will not return next season, it was announced today by Alanna Wren, the T. Gibbs Kane, Jr. W’69 Director of Athletics and Recreation. “I’m appreciative of Steve’s long tenure of leadership and service to Penn basketball and our student-athletes, both as an assistant

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REPORT: Bellarmine’s Davenport to retire

According to a Jeff Goodman / Field of 68 report, Bellarmine head men’s basketball coach Scott Davenport intends to retire. Davenport has spent the past 20 seasons at Bellarmine, and oversaw their transition to D1 back in 2020. He has gone 426-197 (.684) during his tenure with the Knights. Doug Davenport, who was named as

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McGeehan’s contract not renewed at Campbell

Director of Athletics Hannah Bazemore has announced a change in leadership of the Campbell men’s basketball program. Kevin McGeehan‘s contract will not be renewed, and after 12 seasons as head coach at Campbell, he has been relieved of his duties. “After thorough evaluation, it was apparent that a change was needed to help our men’s basketball program achieve

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Rooney resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Menlo

Menlo College Athletics has announced the resignation of Men’s Basketball Head Coach Brendan Rooney. Over the course of five seasons, Rooney established a lasting legacy of leadership, player development, and program growth that positions Menlo as a rising force in collegiate basketball. During his tenure as Head Coach, Menlo achieved a 63-47 record, with multiple players

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NC State fires Head Basketball Coach Kevin Keatts

NC State’s McMurray Family Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan has announced that Wolfpack men’s basketball coach Kevin Keatts has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. “I want to thank Coach Keatts for his contributions to NC State and for always representing the university with class,” said Corrigan.  “He will always have a treasured place in Wolfpack history for

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