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Mike Young Named Head Basketball Coach at Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech President Dr. Tim Sands and Director of Athletics Whit Babcock announced on Sunday that Mike Young has accepted the men’s basketball head coaching position at Virginia Tech. The Radford, Virginia native joins the Hokies after a record-setting 17-year tenure at Wofford. The Terriers posted a 30-5 overall record in 2018-19, including a perfect

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Pitino, Gophers Agree to Contract Extension

The University of Minnesota has agreed to a two-year contract extension with head men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino. The agreement is subject to Board of Regents approval.  “My family and I have loved living in the Twin Cities the last six years,” said Pitino.  “We have met so many wonderful, supportive people.  It’s an honor

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REPORT: Musselman in contract negotiations with Arkansas

According to a report by HawgSports.com, Nevada head coach Eric Musselman is in contract negotiations with Arkansas to become their next head basketball coach. This past season, Musselman led the Wolfpack to a 29-5 season, and their third straight trip to the NCAA Tournament. In his four seasons at Nevada, Musselman has gone 110-34, including

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REPORT: Ryan Odom to remain at UMBC

A report today from the Baltimore Sun confirms that Ryan Odom will remain at UMBC next season, and will not be heading to Virginia Tech. Earlier today, the Washington Post reported that Odom would be announced as the Hokies new head coach today. UMBC finished 21-13 (11-5 AE) record this past season, and lost to

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Buffalo promotes Whitesell to Head Basketball Coach

Jim Whitesell, the University at Buffalo’s associate head coach for the last four seasons, has been named the 14th head men’s basketball coach in school history, athletic director Mark Alnutt announced on Saturday afternoon. “After conducting a national search and talking with some of the brightest college basketball minds across the country, it was clear to

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Pelphrey Named Head Basketball Coach at Tennessee Tech

Following an extensive national search, Tennessee Tech University President Phil Oldham and Director of Athletics Mark Wilson announced today the hiring of John Pelphrey as the 13th men’s basketball coach in Golden Eagle history. “It’s an honor and privilege to be at Tennessee Tech,” Pelphrey expressed. “My family and I, and our staff, were looking for

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McMahon signs 4-year extension at Murray State

Murray State University Department of Athletics announced that Men’s Basketball Head Coach Matt McMahon signed a new four-year contract taking him through the 2022-23 season. The agreement was ratified by the MSU Board of Regents at Pogue Library in Murray, Kentucky. “Murray State Basketball just completed a historic season and we are very appreciative of

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