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D3 NEWS: Middlebury’s Jeff Brown announces retirement

Jeff Brown, the Middlebury Russell L. Reilly Head Coach of Men’s Basketball, will retire at the conclusion of the 2024-25 academic year, Director of Athletics Erin Quinn announced on Monday, February 24. Brown recently concluded his 28th season at the helm of the Panther program, and his 43rd overall. He is the winningest head coach

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OFFICIAL: Smith out at Utah

The University of Utah has made a change in the leadership of its men’s basketball program, concluding the tenure of head coach Craig Smith. Assistant coach Josh Eilert will serve as the team’s interim head coach for the remainder of the 2024-25 season. Statement from Utah Athletics Director Mark Harlan “I want to thank Craig for his work

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WEEK 16: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play

Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 16 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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FEATURED JOB: Head of Operations and Head of Administration positions open (Singapore)- FastBreak Basketball Club

Job Title: Head of Operations  Job Overview:  We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Operations to lead and oversee the execution of our basketball programs. This role will be responsible for management of approximately 25 coaching staff, venue coordination, basketball program delivery, and player and parent management. The ideal candidate will have a

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Saul Phillips out at D2 Northern State

I teased this one last night on X – it’s now official. Here’s Northern State’s statement on the change of leadership in their men’s basketball program: Northern State University Director of Athletics Nate Davis announced a change in leadership for the men’s basketball program today, with Saul Phillips tenure concluding after six seasons. “We have not met

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Denver’s Wulbrun on leave for remainder of the 2024-25 season

Denver released the following brief statement on the status of head men’s basketball coach Jef Wilbrun: University of Denver head men’s basketball coach Jeff Wulbrun will be on leave for the remainder of the 2024-25 season, Vice Chancellor for Athletics and Ritchie Center Operations Josh Berlo announced on Friday. Shammond Williams will serve as interim head coach.  Denver has its final

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May agrees to multi-year contract extension at Michigan

University of Michigan Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics Warde Manuel announced Friday (Feb. 21) that David and Meredith Kaplan Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dusty May has agreed to a contract extension with the Wolverine program. “I am excited to announce that Dusty and I have agreed to a new multi-year contract,” said Manuel. “His commitment to this University

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La Salle’s Dunphy announces retirement

Legendary La Salle University head men’s basketball coach Fran Dunphy, ’70, HON ’20, the all-time winningest coach in Philadelphia Big 5 history, will retire from his position at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. Dunphy will assume the role of special assistant to the president at La Salle and has agreed to a lifetime contract with the University for

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Master the Coaching Interview—Your Future Job Depends on It

Written By: Bill Vasko – CEO, XO Coach & The Coaching Portfolio If you need help with your coaching resume, your portfolio, or the interview process, be sure to sign up for one of our job prep packages at The Coaching Portfolio! We provide services that assist with all aspects of the job search process for coaches.

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WEEK 15: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play

Story: AJ Nelson, Senior Staff Writer, HoopDirt.com BOSTON, MA – The following college basketball coaches have been named recipients of the Week 15 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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