Two separate sources have confirmed that Texas-Pan American head coach Ryan Marks will not have his contract renewed. Marks led his squad to a 16-16 finish this season and improved his win totals from 6 to 11 to 16 over the past 3 seasons. With UTPA is moving to the WAC next season, and AD

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The start of what looks to be another busy week. Here’s what I’ve got so far… • Duke associate head coach Chris Collins is the “hot” name right now at Northwestern. The former Duke standout has been on Coach K’s staff since 2000. He is a Northbrook, IL native and the son of 76ers coach

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University of Texas-Pan American men’s basketball head coach Ryan Marks’ annual contract will not be renewed following its expiration at the end of March, UTPA Director of Athletics Chris King announced Monday. Marks recently completed his fourth year with the Broncs. Marks compiled an overall record of 39-89 and a Great West Conference mark of

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Jackson State Director of Athletics Dr. Vivian L. Fuller announced today that Tevester Anderson will retire from his position as the head men’s basketball coach. Anderson, who led the Tigers to an 11-18 overall record this season, finished his 10-year run at JSU with a 149-170 record. “We sincerely thank Coach Anderson for his contributions

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Multiple sources have told me that Jackson State head coach Tevester Alexander will retire. He amassed 149 wins over his ten seasons at JSU. Anderson was also the head coach at Murray State (1998-2003) and served as an assistant at Georgia and Auburn. Not sure yet where this search is headed.

Texas State Director of Athletics Larry Teis announced today that head men’s basketball coach Doug Davalos’ contract will not be renewed. In his seven years at Texas State, Davalos has improved the Bobcats APR tremendously with 16 players having graduated under his tenure. Davalos’ record at Texas State stands at 92-107 – the third most

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Northwestern University Vice President for Athletics and Recreation Jim Phillips has announced that Bill Carmody will not return as the head coach of the Wildcats’ men’s basketball program. Carmody compiled a 192-210 record in 13 seasons as the head coach at Northwestern, including a 13-19 mark during the 2012-13 campaign.

Some Saturday “dirt”… • It appears that Tony Barbee is safe at Auburn. AD Jay Jacobs said yesterday that he supports Barbee who will return next season. In his three seasons at AU, Barbee is 35-59 (9-23 this season). Auburn recently built a $92 million arena, so there is definitely some pressure to produce there.

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Multiple sources have confirmed that Texas Tech assistant coaches Jeremy Cox and Bubba Jennings have been fired. Interim head coach Chris Walker remains (for now). The assistants were informed this morning by AD Kirby Hocutt of the decision. Walker took over at Texas Tech just before the season began after Billy Gillispie resigned citing health

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Multiple sources have confirmed that former NBA All-Star Thunder Dan Majerle will be named as the next head coach at Grand Canyon. Majerle spent 8 of his 15 seasons with the Phoenix Suns – he was an All-Star in 1992, 93, and 95. He began this season as an assistant with the Suns, but resigned

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After leading his squad to a 23 win season and a DII NCAA appearance, Russ Pennell has resigned his post at Grand Canyon. In his four seasons at GCU, he went 72-44. Before landing at Grand Canyon, Pennell took over as Arizona’s interim head coach after legendary U of A coach Lute Olson announced his

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There is a lot of buzz surrounding the Siena job. It is an attractive job for a lot of reasons – especially to the guys below. It is in a better league, has a better arena, and will pay more than the guys on the list are making. There is also the chance that Siena

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