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OFFICIAL: D2 Allen U opens (again)

Following-up on something that I mentioned in today’s DAILY DIRT… D2 Allen University head men’s basketball coach Andre Payne, who was hired back on April 15th, has resigned in order to become the Director of Athletics and WBB head coach at NAIA Talladega College. Payne had spent last season as the head women’s coach at

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Muchnick named Interim Head Basketball Coach D3 John Jay

John Jay College Interim Director of Athletics Brandon Fieland announced the appointment of Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach David Muchnick as Interim Head Coach, effective immediately.  Muchnick will serve as interim head coach until a permanent head coach is named this summer. He takes over for former head coach Ryan Hyland, who stepped down to take an assistant coaching position at Fordham University. No stranger

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UNC Asheville hires Garcia as Assistant Basketball Coach

UNC Asheville head men’s basketball coach Mike Morrell announced Monday (June 2) the hiring of Andrew Garcia as an assistant coach.  Garcia joins Asheville’s coaching staff following a season at Mercyhurst University, but Garcia is no stranger to the Big South Conference, as he spent five seasons at USC Upstate before his stint at Mercyhurst.  Garcia helped Mercyhurst go

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Cavin named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Piedmont

 JC Cavin has been announced as Piedmont’s Head Men’s Basketball coach making his return to the Lions following four seasons as an assistant from 2020-2024. He most recently served as an assistant at the University of North Georgia during the 2024-25 season.  “I am humbled and honored to be named the head coach at Piedmont University and

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OFFICIAL: Tim Fuller named Men’s Basketball General Manager at Missouri

Following-up on a report from earlier today…Missouri has made the hiring of Tim Fuller official. Here’s the announcement from the school: A veteran coach, executive and recruiter, Tim Fuller is the first general manager of Missouri men’s basketball, announced by Whitten Family Head Coach Dennis Gates on Monday. A respected presence at every level of the basketball world –

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Krause hired as Assistant Basketball Coach at D3 Emory

The Emory University men’s basketball program has announced the appointment of Mak Krause as its next assistant coach. He begins his tenure on June 2nd. Krause joins the Eagles following a recent stint as an assistant coach with Nebraska Wesleyan University. Across three seasons with the Prairie Wolves, Krause was responsible for scouting reports, player development, coordinating

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Johnson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Princeton

 Mathew Johnson has been named as an assistant coach of the Princeton University men’s basketball team, as announced by Franklin C. Cappon-Edward C. Green ’40 Head Coach Mitch Henderson Monday. “I’m thrilled to welcome Mat Johnson to our staff,” said Henderson. “He brings a championship pedigree, deep roots in our local basketball community, and a clear understanding of

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Bond resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Azusa Pacific

After nearly two decades of impact, first as a student-athlete, then assistant, and finally as head coach, Peter Bond is stepping away from the Azusa Pacific men’s basketball program to become the next Athletic Director at Western Christian Schools in Upland, Calif. Bond’s legacy is rooted deep within Cougar Basketball. He was named the sixth head coach

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Boykins named Assistant Basketball Coach at USC

USC Men’s Basketball has announced the addition of Earl Boykins to the coaching staff, Head Coach Eric Musselman announced. These two reunite after coaching together at Arkansas, along with Musselman coaching Boykins when he was an assistant coach for the Orlando Magic and the head coach for the Golden State Warriors. “We are so excited to welcome

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