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OFFICIAL: Alabama signs Oats to contract extension

This one has been out there for a few days, but Alabama made it official today. Here’s the statement released by the Crimson Tide on head men’s basketball coach Nate Oats’ contract extension: University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced head men’s basketball coach Nate Oats and the University have agreed to a raise and

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D3 NEWS: RIT’s McVean announces retirement

Rochester Institute of Technology Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bob McVean announced his intention to retire after 40 seasons on the Tiger bench. “I am very fortunate to have been able to do something I love at the same excellent academic university for 40 years. The most special thing to me has been the relationships with hundreds of players

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NIT, CBI tournament brackets announced

The focus tonight has obviously been on the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament field of 68 being announced. Shortly after those selections were unveiled, both the NIT and CBI revealed their brackets. The CIT has had some schools release game info, but there still has not been a complete bracket released. NIT: CBI:

Claunch named Head Basketball Coach at UTSA

UTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Lisa Campos on Sunday announced Austin Claunch as the seventh head coach of the Roadrunners’ men’s basketball program. Claunch, who calls Houston his hometown and currently serves as an assistant coach at national power Alabama, led Nicholls to a pair of Southland Conference titles as head coach.   “I

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Diebler named Head Basketball Coach at Ohio State

Senior Advisor for Intercollegiate Athletics Ross Bjork today announced the hiring of Jake Diebler as head coach of the Ohio State men’s basketball program. Diebler, who becomes the 15th head coach in program history, will receive a five-year contract. “Jake Diebler possesses all of the characteristics we were seeking as we conducted a very comprehensive

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Witherspoon out as Head Basketball Coach at Canisius

Canisius University Vice President and Director of Athletics and Recreation Bill Maher and Reggie Witherspoon met Saturday (March 16) and have agreed to mutually part ways. Witherspoon will not return as Canisius’ head men’s basketball coach for the 2024-25 season. “In Reggie Witherspoon‘s eight years as the head coach of Canisius men’s basketball, he led our program with class and integrity,

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OFFICIAL: Mercer names Ridder as new Head Basketball Coach

Athletics department officials at Mercer University announced Friday evening that 15-year collegiate coaching veteran Ryan Ridder has been named as the men’s basketball program’s 30th head coach. Ridder treks to Middle Georgia after leading UT Martin to 48 victories over the last three seasons, including a 21-11 mark in 2023-24. He has amassed a 191-120 (.614) record

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