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Montgomery hired as VCSU head men’s basketball coach

Ryan Montgomery has been named head men’s basketball coach at Valley City State University. VCSU athletic director Nate Stewart made the announcement Thursday. “The Viking community is excited about Ryan Montgomery joining us,” said Stewart. “He has a solid grasp on what’s needed to shape and maintain a top program, and we’re looking forward to

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville Hires Assistant

Mark Darnall joins the University of Wisconsin-Platteville basketball program as assistant coach, Pioneer Head Coach Jeff Gard announced. A Lake Mills, Wisconsin native, Darnall comes back to the state after spending the last five seasons with the University of California-Davis basketball program, where he served as the director of basketball operations and most recently as assistant coach.

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Ford Inks Contract Extension at Tennessee State

Tennessee State men’s basketball Head Coach Dana Ford, the 2016 Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year, signed a contract extension through the 2020-21 season. “I’m really happy that University President Dr. Glenda Glover, Dana and I were able to work out an extension for him,” TSU Director of Athletics Teresa Phillips said. “I think

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Hartley Named Director of Basketball Operations at Radford

Radford men’s basketball head coach Mike Jones announced the addition of Junard Hartley as Director of Basketball Operations Friday morning. In his new role, Hartley will oversee the daily operations of the men’s basketball program, including the logistics of budget, game-day management, coordination of managers’ duties, team travel arrangements and equipment coordination. “I first met

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Broncs Add Fraser-Pauls to Staff

Chandler Fraser-Pauls has been named the Rider University men’s basketball team’s Director of Player Development. “I am excited to welcome our newest addition, Chandler Fraser-Pauls, to our coaching staff,” said fifth-year Rider head coach Kevin Baggett, the 2015 MAAC Coach of the Year. “Chandler comes to us after having played for Bruiser Flint at Drexel

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Redding Named Head Coach at Penn State Berks

The Penn State Berks Athletic Department is excited to announce the hiring of Timothy Redding as the new head coach of the men’s basketball program, effective immediately. “It is an honor to be selected as the head coach at Penn State Berks,” said Redding. “I have a great deal of respect for Penn State with

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NCMC Names Esry New Head Men’s Basketball Coach

North Central Missouri College has selected Jeremy Esry, originally from Hamilton, MO, to fill the vacancy of Head Men’s Basketball Coach left open after Steve Richman moved to Head Women’s Softball Coach. Jeremy received his Associate in Arts from NCMC and during his time, played men’s basketball. Jeremy continued his education at Central Methodist University

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USU Men’s Basketball Announce Staff Changes

Utah State head men’s basketball coach Tim Duryea announced some staffing changes on Tuesday as Tarvish Felton and Chris Jones have assumed new titles and Kyle Taylor has joined the staff as the Video Coordinator/Director of Player Development. Felton has been named associate head coach, while Jones has assumed the role of recruiting coordinator. “All

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