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Connor promoted to associate head coach at Utah

University of Utah men’s basketball coach Larry Krystkowiak announced that assistant coach Tommy Connor has been named associate head coach for the Utes. "Tommy’s experience as a head coach is something that I value greatly and so I think the time is right to promote him to associate head coach," Krystkowiak said."His passion and love

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Wiersma named assistant at Centre

After an extensive search that featured over 200 applicants, Centre College is pleased to announce the hiring of Ryan Wiersma as its new assistant men’s basketball coach. A native of Newark, Ohio and 2009 graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, Wiersma has spent the last four years as Director of Basketball Operations at his alma mater

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St. Aug names Johnson head coach

The Saint Augustine’s University athletic department officially named MarQus Johnson as its head men’s basketball coach on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Johnson was elevated to head coach after two seasons as assistant men’s basketball coach at Saint Augustine’s University from 2012 to 2014. Prior to returning to SAU, Johnson was head coach of the Cary

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HOT RUMOR: Price fired at Grambling State

I have heard that Grambling State head coach Joseph Price has been fired. He was 5-52 in his two seasons as the head coach at GSU. Apparently a new president took the reigns at GSU on Tuesday, and her first act was to ax both Price and Athletic Director Aaron James. Price, who played at

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Tacoma CC names new head coach

TJ Caughell has been hired as the head coach at Tacoma Community College. Caughell brings extensive experience coaching college and high school basketball to Titan Athletics. He understands the value of community college athletics programs to student athletes, having started his own college basketball career with a year at Lane Community College before moving on

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C of C’s Wojcik under investigation

According to multiple media reports, the College of Charleston has been investigating head coach Doug Wojcik amidst allegations of alleged verbal abuse of his players. I spoke to someone close to the situation late last night who confirmed to me that the investigation has been going on for at least a couple of weeks, and

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Alabama-Huntsville adds Johnson to staff

Head coach Lennie Acuff and the University of Alabama in Huntsville men’s basketball program has announced the team’s new assistant coach as former player Derek Johnston has returned to the Rocket City. "My wife and I are very grateful to coach Acuff and [UAH Director of Athletics] Dr. E. J. Brophy for the opportunity to

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OFFICIAL: Hyland named head coach at John Jay

Had this as a rumor last week – it’s now official… Ryan Hyland has been named the men’s head basketball coach at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Director of Athletics Carol Kashow has announced. "We are very excited for Ryan to lead our men’s basketball program," Kashow said. "His experience and proven record of

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Metcalf added to Albany staff

University at Albany men’s basketball head coach Will Brown announced the appointment of former center Blake Metcalf to the staff for the 2014-15 season. The Camby, Indiana native will be the team’s video coordinator after serving as an assistant coach at the College of Saint Rose last year. “I am excited to add Blake to

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Eskildsen named assistant at Harvard

Harvard men’s basketball head coach Tommy Amaker has announced the hiring of Brian Eskildsen as an assistant coach. Eskildsen arrives in Cambridge after spending the 2013-14 season with the Rice Owls as an assistant coach to head coach Ben Braun. While at Rice, Eskildsen served as the team’s recruiting coordinator and was in charge of

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HOT: VMI extends Baucom

Virginia Military Institute head basketball coach Duggar Baucom has received a contract extension through the 2018-2019 season. Baucom is the Institute’s all-time leader in victories with 140 and has piloted the Keydet basketball program to unprecedented competitive consistency throughout his nine-year tenure. He is one of only two VMI head basketball coaches to guide the

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Molder named head coach at OKWU

After successful years at the helm with the Lady Eagles, Mark Molder has decided to accept the Oklahoma Wesleyan men’s basketball head coaching position. Molder replaces Jason Beschta, who after serving as head coach from 2011-14, has decided to pursue another option. Molder had three successful seasons with the women’s team, where he led the

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