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WEEK 5: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions

Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 5 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, also presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the end

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Georgetown’s Cooley suspended one game following water bottle throwing incident

Georgetown head basketball coach Ed Cooley has been suspended for tonight’s game against Coppin State. The suspension stems from Cooley firing a water bottle into the stands and drilling a kid during the Hoyas 80-77 loss vs Xavier on Saturday. Georgetown released the following statement regarding the incident: Georgetown Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Lee Reed“I met

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Kansas Assistant Joe Dooley suspended following DUI arrest

LAWRENCE, Kan.(AP) — Kansas has suspended men’s basketball assistant coach Joe Dooley after he was arrested late Saturday on suspicion of driving under the influence and failure to stop at an accident, the school said in a statement Sunday. Jayhawks coach Bill Self said Dooley “exercised poor judgement and will be suspended for three weeks,

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Update on Indiana State Head Basketball Coach Matthew Graves

Indiana State has issued the following statement on the status of Head Basketball Coach Matthew Graves.  Indiana State Athletics is thrilled to welcome Coach Matthew Graves back to the sideline tomorrow night as the Sycamores host Bradley inside Hulman Center. Coach Graves will be serving in a limited role until fully cleared. He is deeply grateful to

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Omaha Head Coach Chris Crutchfield to miss tonight’s game

Omaha Vice Chancellor / Director of Athletics Adrian Dowell released the following statement regarding tonight’s (Dec. 16) men’s basketball non-conference game vs. York: “Omaha Men’s Basketball head coach Chris Crutchfield will not be present at tonight’s non-conference game vs. York as he recovers from a successful previously-scheduled medical procedure. Associate head coach Kyan Brown will serve as our acting

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WEEK 4: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions

Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 4 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, also presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the end

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Izzo becomes highest paid basketball coach in Big Ten with $1m/yr raise

The Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees approved a contract amendment for men’s basketball head coach Tom Izzo. The amendment recognizes Coach Izzo’s Hall of Fame legacy and demonstrates a shared commitment to achieving continued success. The updated contract gives Izzo a $1 million raise, raising his compensation from $6.2 million to $7.2 million per year. The contract, which renews annually, goes into effect

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Doty signs contract extension at Houston Christian

Houston Christian University and Craig Doty, Ann and James Sears Bryant Head Men’s Basketball Coach, have agreed to a three-year contract extension that locks Doty in as the Huskies’ head coach through the 2029-30 season. “I’m deeply grateful to President Sloan and Athletic Director Steve Moniaci for the continued trust and belief they’ve shown in me and our

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WEEK 3: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions

Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 3 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award, presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible for the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award, also presented by Just Play Solutions, which will be announced at the end

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