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Amaurys Fermin named Head Basketball Coach at Merced College

Merced College has announced the appointment of Amaurys Fermin as the new head coach of the Blue Devils men’s basketball program. Fermin brings a wealth of experience from California community colleges and international play. He succeeds Allen Huddleston, who recently joined Fresno State as that program’s first-ever general manager. “We’re thrilled to welcome Coach Fermin

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D3 Macalester opens; Woldeslassie headed to Denver as an assistant

Following up on my post on X from earlier today. Here is the D3 opening that I was talking about… Macalester College head men’s basketball coach Abe Woldeslassie ’08 is resigning his position to become an assistant coach at Division I University of Denver, Macalester Director of Athletics Donnie Brooks announced today. Woldeslassie spent seven seasons at his alma mater.

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Murray State names Wade Assistant Basketball Coach

Murray State head men’s basketball coach Ryan Miller announced hiring of Mardracus Wade as an assistant coach for the 2025-26 season. “I’m super excited to join Coach Miller at Murray State,” said Wade. “Being able to join such a prestigious program with the rich history Murray has in place is an incredible honor. I cannot

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Woods added as Assistant Basketball Coach at Louisiana

Story Courtesy Tom Perpetua, Louisiana Associate Director of Athletics Communications The Louisiana men’s basketball team announced the hiring of Giovonne Woods as assistant coach under first-year head coach Quannas White. Woods joins the bench along with assistants Donald Reyes, Scott Raines, and Josh White. Woods comes to Louisiana after spending last season at Florida A&M. The Rattlers went 10-8

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Shaw, Kurth added to Iowa Basketball Staff

Story Courtesy James Allan, Iowa Athletics Jesse Shaw and Xavier Kurth have been named to the University of Iowa men’s basketball program’s coaching staff, the announcement was made Wednesday by head coach by head coach Ben McCollum. Shaw will serve as the Hawkeyes’ chief of staff, while Kurth will be the director of player development.  The duo spent the

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Grandits named Head Basketball Coach at Point Park University

After a highly successful run as the lead assistant coach at Daemen University, Ryan Grandits has been named the next head coach of the Point Park University men’s basketball program, Vice President of Athletics Scott Swain announced on Wednesday afternoon. “We were very impressed with Ryan on all levels from the beginning.  His successful pedigree at Daemen

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Harkins elevated to full-time assistant at Swarthmore

The Swarthmore College men’s basketball team has elevated Conor Harkins ’22 to its full-time assistant coach, the program announced Wednesday afternoon. Harkins, who joined the coaching staff ahead of the 2023–24 season, will serve as the team’s top assistant. “There is no one better suited to step up and help this program move in the right direction

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