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Columbia College (MO) Head Coach Bob Burchard Wins 700th Game

With Columbia College (MO)’s victory over St. Louis College of Pharmacy this past weekend, head coach Bob Burchard has claimed his 700th career victory at Columbia College. Since his arrival at Columbia College, Burchard has turned the Cougar basketball program into a perennial powerhouse in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Burchard has compiled a 700-236 record

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Daily Roundup – 12/7/15

Some interesting things from around the college basketball world… Former Rutgers head coach Mike Rice has been named as the interim head coach at the Patrick School (NJ).  Rice will take over for current head Chris Chavannes (who is also the principal) for the month of December so Chavannes can concentrate on other important projects.  Once

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Rutgers Names Court to Honor Jim Valvano

The basketball court at the historic College Ave Gym, affectionately referred to as “The Barn,” will be named in honor of former Rutgers co-captain and hall of Famer Jim Valvano. The recognition was announced last night when the Rutgers University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and The V Foundation honored the 1966-67 men’s basketball team at

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WEEK 3: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award

Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Award winners for week 3 of the college basketball season. The coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2015-16 college basketball season. The complete

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George Mason’s Paulsen Records 400th Career Win

Behind three Patriots in double-figures, George Mason men’s basketball head coach Dave Paulsen recorded his 400th career victory with a 63-44 rout over Penn Saturday night at EagleBank Arena. Paulsen is in his first season at George Mason, prior to that, he spent seven seasons at Bucknell. During his tenure there, the Bison became the first

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Hutchinson CC’s Steve Eck wins 500th NJCAA Game

The Hutchinson Community College men’s basketball team had another come-from-behind victory on Saturday in an 86-77 victory over Allen Community College and in the process gave Blue Dragon head coach Steve Eck a milestone victory. Eck collected his 500th coaching win at an NJCAA institution – Eck has coached at Butler, Redlands, Cowley and Hutchinson

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200th Win for Burt Paddock at Davenport University

Head Coach Burt Paddock picked up win No. 200 at Davenport University this past week with a 73-56 victory over visiting Siena Heights University. Paddock is in his eighth season at the helm of the Panthers after helping DU advance to the NAIA Fab Four in 2011-12 and 2014-15, along with their sixth straight NAIA Tournament appearance in 2014-15.

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HOT: NCAA Rules on Appeal of Boeheim’s Suspension

The NCAA Infractions Appeal Committee issued a ruling today on the nine-game suspension which was imposed on Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim back in March.  The appeal of the suspension was denied, but the NCAA did rule that Boeheim can begin serving the suspension immediately instead of waiting for the start of ACC conference play.

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OFFICIAL: Morissette Steps Down at Rivier

HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish HoopDirt.com first reported last night that Rivier University head coach Dave Morissette had resigned – it has now been made official by the university. Morissette has been with the University for the past 18 years in various roles within the department. Recently he served as the Assistant Athletic Director

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Marshall Assistant Chris Duhon Suspended

HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Marshall assistant coach and former Duke standout Chris Duhon has been suspended following his arrest for aggravated DUI early Monday morning.  Marshall’s athletic department released a statement saying Duhon had been suspended for a violation of department rules and policies. Additionally, the statement said there would be no further comment

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