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Jason Hart named Associate Head Basketball Coach at SMU

SMU Head Coach Andy Enfield has named Jason Hart as Associate Head Coach for SMU Men’s Basketball. Hart comes to the Hilltop with 16 years of coaching experience following nine seasons playing in the NBA. He was previously on Enfield’s coaching staff at USC for eight seasons from 2013–21. “We’re thrilled to add Jason to our staff,” said Enfield.

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OFFICIAL: Griff Aldrich Named Pepperdine Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Following up on reports from earlier today…the hiring of Griff Aldrich at Pepperdine is now official. Here’s the release from the school:  Griff Aldrich has been named the next head men’s basketball coach at Pepperdine University, Director of Athletics Tanner Gardner announced today. A proven program builder who has helped architect turnarounds and NCAA Tournament appearances at three

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REPORT: Griff Aldrich to Pepperdine

According to multiple reports, including one from Pete Thamel, Griff Aldrich is expected to be named as the next Head Basketball Coach at Pepperdine. Aldrich joined Ryan Odom’s staff at Virginia last spring (he and Odom were college teammates). Prior to reuniting with Odom, Aldrich had a seven season stint as the head coach at

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Long-time Clemson assistant Dick Bender announces retirement

Story Courtesy Ben Winterrowd, Clemson Athletics Clemson University men’s basketball Assistant Coach Dick Bender announced his retirement from Clemson on Wednesday. Bender served 14 years on Head Coach Brad Brownell’s staff in multiple roles, including the last 10 as an assistant coach. “I want to congratulate Coach Bender on a great career and well-earned retirement,” said Brownell. “Coach

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Chris Mack named Head Basketball Coach at South Florida

 University of South Florida CEO of Athletics Rob Higgins has named 2016 national coach of the year Chris Mack as the 13th head coach of the Bulls men’s basketball program. Mack, who led Xavier and Louisville to the NCAA Tournament, comes to South Florida after posting a pair of 20-win seasons at the College of Charleston. He brings a

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OFFICIAL: Ryan Cross named Head Basketball Coach at ULM

Here’s the official release on the hiring of Ryan Cross as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at ULM… Ryan Cross, who helped guide UAB to two NCAA Tournament appearances and two conference tournament championships, has been named the ninth head coach of ULM men’s basketball, Director of Athletics SJ Tuohy announced on Wednesday (March 25). Cross

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