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Florida State’s Hamilton will resign at end of current season

Florida State University men’s basketball head coach Leonard Hamilton announced Monday that he is resigning as head coach effective at the end of the current season. FSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Michael Alford announced that the University will immediately begin a national search for Hamilton’s successor. Hamilton is the winningest head coach in FSU history and the fifth-winningest

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Thatcher named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Southwest Virginia CC

Southwest Virginia Community College (SWCC) Director of Athletics Dr. Gary Warford has officially named James “JJ” Thatcher as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. After an extensive national search Dr. Warford announced Thursday. Coach Thatcher expressed his gratitude, stating, “I am extremely excited for the opportunity to lead the Southwest Virginia Community College Men’s Basketball

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INTERIM TAG REMOVED: DuPree named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Lourdes University

Lourdes University Athletics Director Jo Ann Gordon has announced that Jake DuPree, who has served as interim head coach since late August, has officially been named head coach of the Gray Wolves’ men’s basketball program. “Jake’s journey at Lourdes, from player to coach, has prepared him for this moment,” said Gordon. “As interim head coach, he checked every

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The Roadmap to Becoming a Head Coach

Creating a written plan for a coach seeking a new head coaching role involves a structured approach to personal and professional development, strategic networking, and targeted application efforts. Here’s a comprehensive plan outline that includes the key elements a coach might focus on to position themselves effectively for a head coaching position.  Phase 1: Self-Assessment

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Steele inks contract extension at Miami (OH)

On Thursday, January 30, Miami’s Director of Athletics David Sayler announced that Travis Steele has agreed to a contract extension that runs through the 2031-32 basketball season. “I want to thank President Crawford and David Sayler for extending my contract here at Miami. I am blessed to be able to work at such a great place,” said Steele. “We are going to

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Arkansas State’s Hodgson extended through 2031 season

Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Purinton announced Thursday that head men’s basketball coach Bryan Hodgson has signed a new agreement that extends his contract to March 31, 2031. “The rapid rise and growth of our program under Coach Hodgson has been remarkable and generated tremendous excitement with our fan base,” said Purinton.  “The great success we’ve had

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Oakland’s Kampe suspended for one game

Oakland head men’s basketball coach Greg Kampe has been suspended for Thursday’s game against Green Bay following an interaction with an official over the weekend. The Horizon League released the following statement: Kampe’s confrontation with the official occurred after Kam Woods sank two of three free throws with one second remaining, securing a 73-71 victory

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From High School Coach to College Coach: Tailoring Your Resume

Transitioning from high school to college coaching is an exciting step in any coach’s career. However, the expectations for college-level positions are different, and your resume must reflect those changes. To stand out in a competitive field, you’ll need to highlight transferable skills, align your experience with collegiate demands, and present yourself as a coach

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WEEK 12: 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 12 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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Florida Closes Title IX Investigation Involving Todd Golden

The University of Florida has dismissed their Title IX investigation into Head Men’s Basketball Coach Todd Golden according to a letter from his attorney: The University of Florida had received a Title IX report on September 27th alleging that third-year Gators head coach “engaged in various conduct that potentially violated the UF Gender Equity Policy.”

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Youngstown’s Faulkner suspended for today’s non-conference game

Youngstown State head men’s basketball coach Ethan Faulkner has been suspended for today’s non-conference game vs D3 Penn State-Shenango (11am tip-off). The suspension is a result of Faulkner’s actions towards an official at the end of Youngstown’s 72-70 loss to Robert Morris on Wednesday. YSU and the Horizon League released the following announcing the suspension: