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Oklahoma State MBB program penalized by NCAA

The NCAA released their findings and penalties today in their case against Oklahoma State and former Associate Head Basketball Coach Lamont Evans. Last June, Evans was sentenced to three months in prison for his role in the pay-for-play scandal. The complete NCAA ruling can be found HERE. Below is the statement the the NCAA released

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Chadron State tabs Paben as Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Chadron State College athletics director Joel R. Smith announced on Thursday the hiring of Shane Paben as the school’s next head men’s basketball coach. HoopDirt.com first mentioned Paben here back on 6/1 (Daily Dirt). “We are excited to have Shane Paben be our next men’s basketball coach,” said Smith. “He is a seasoned coach with years

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Bowling Green adds alum to MBB staff

The Bowling Green State University men’s basketball program and head coach Michael Huger have announced the hiring of Steve Wright as assistant men’s basketball coach. Wright, a 2006 BGSU graduate and three-year starter at point guard, returns to Bowling Green with strong Ohio ties and a combined 15 years of experience as a professional athlete

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Bryant named as new Head Basketball Coach at Keiser U.

Director of Athletics Kris Swogger announced the hiring of Marcus “Chief” Bryant as the new Head Coach of the Keiser University Men’s Basketball team. Bryant said, “I want to thank President Vonk, Athletic Director Kris Swogger and the leadership committee for trusting in me joining their athletic family and leading their men’s basketball program. These

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UMary MBB assistant Annese resigns

After completion of his second season as an assistant men’s basketball coach with the University of Mary Marauders, Mike Annese is leaving the college coaching profession to become a consultant for a health and wellness company in Colorado. University of Mary Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Kittell says a national search will begin immediately to

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Memphis assistant Mike Miller resigns

Mike Miller announced on Twitter that he is resigning as an assistant basketball coach at Memphis. Miller, a 17-year NBA veteran joined Penny Hardaway’s staff back in 2018. Here is the statement the he released: Hardaway also released a statement thanking Miller: No word yet on a replacement for Miller. More on this one as

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Tommy named DBO at McNeese State

McNeese Cowboys basketball head coach Heath Schroyer has announced the hiring of Emmanuel Tommy as the program’s new Director of Basketball Operations. A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan with 13 years of coaching experience, Tommy comes to McNeese from the University of South Alabama where he spent the 2019-20 season as the program’s Director of Recruiting/Assistant

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