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Lecapitaine named Director of Video and Analytics at Green Bay

Green Bay men’s basketball head coach Doug Gottlieb announced the hiring of Kaden Lecapitaine as the Director of Video and Analytics. Lecapitaine joins the Phoenix from Marquette, where he most recently served as the head student manager for Marquette men’s basketball. Lecapitaine managed a full staff of student managers and assisted in recruiting processes as well as

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NAIA NEWS: Cross named Head Basketball Coach at Ottawa U (KS)

Ottawa University Director of Athletics, Janet Eaton-Smith, is pleased to announce the hiring of Matt Cross as the head men’s basketball coach. Cross comes to Ottawa University from NAIA Texas College in Tyler, Texas. He has guided four separate programs to national tournament appearances: Texas College, Talladega College, LSU-Shreveport, and Lamar State College.  “I’m ecstatic

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Pennington promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Miami University

Miami University head men’s basketball coach Travis Steele announced that Elijah Pennington has been promoted to Assistant Coach. Pennington joined Steele’s program in August of 2022 as a Graduate Assistant through the McLendon Minority Leadership Initiative (MLI). “I am extremely honored to be able to have this opportunity given to me by Coach Steele,” said Pennington. “Miami is a special

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Rayford named Head Basketball Coach at Lane College

Lane College has named Harold Rayford head coach of the Dragons men’s basketball program. “Coach Rayford brings a wealth of knowledge on and off the court to our men’s basketball program,” said Derrick Burroughs, Director of Athletics. “His leadership and coaching experience, along with his relationships throughout all levels of the basketball community, will complement

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Hausladen, Lamerre, Gumbs added to UAB Basketball Staff

UAB men’s basketball head coach Andy Kennedy rounded out his 2024-25 staff with the addition of Alex Hausladen, Parker Lamerre and Keenan Gumbs. “Excited to welcome Keenan, Alex and Parker to UAB basketball.” Kennedy said, “All three bring experiences that will enhance our program as we continue in our quest to compete at a championship level.” Hausladen

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Witter named Assistant Basketball Coach at West Virginia

West Virginia University men’s basketball coach Darian DeVries has named Cavel Witter as assistant coach/video and scouting coordinator for the Mountaineers. Last season, Witter served as an assistant coach and chief of operations at Drake. He helped the Bulldogs to 28 victories and a berth to the NCAA Tournament following Drake winning the Missouri Valley Conference

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Richmond’s Mooney agrees to contract extension

Richmond Athletics and men’s basketball head coach Chris Mooney have agreed to a contract extension, Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hardt announced Tuesday. Mooney, who led the Spiders to their first Atlantic 10 regular season championship last season, is entering his 20th season with Richmond. Terms of the extension were not disclosed.  “Chris is one of

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Villanova adds Jamie Young as Assistant Basketball Coach

Villanova today announced the hiring of Jamie Young as an assistant coach on its Men’s Basketball staff. Young brings 24 years of coaching experience to the Wildcats, including stints with the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers and most recently as an assistant coach at Le Moyne College. “Jamie is an outstanding addition to our coaching staff,”

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