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OFFICIAL: Chiles Named Assistant at Fordham

We mentioned this a few weeks ago – it’s now been made official… Tony Chiles, former assistant coach at St. John’s University, was named assistant men’s basketball coach at Fordham University it was announced today by head coach Jeff Neubauer. “Tony is a great addition to the Fordham staff,” said Neubauer. “We’re excited that he

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Pinkins Named Assistant Coach at LSU

LSU men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones announced that Al Pinkins would be joining the Tiger staff as assistant coach. Pinkins, 42, has served his last two assistant coaching stints in the Southeastern Conference at Ole Miss and Tennessee. The hiring is subject to the usual certification of background check and approval by the LSU Board

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Patrick Sellers Joins DePaul Staff

DePaul head coach Dave Leitao announced today that Patrick Sellers has joined the program as an assistant coach. Sellers joins associate head coach Rick Carter and assistant coach Billy Garrett on Blue Demon sidelines. “Coach Sellers is a great addition to our coaching staff here at DePaul,” said Leitao. “His experience not only at Creighton

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Columbia College (MO) Adds Assistant

Columbia College (MO) head men’s basketball coach and athletic director Bob Burchard officially announced the hiring of Tomas Brock as the next assistant men’s basketball coach. Tomas is no stranger to the Cougars and Columbia as he replaces former associate head coach and older brother Matt Brock. “I am excited that Tomas will be joining

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BREAKING: Donnelly the Choice at Florida Southern

I mentioned earlier in today’s Daily Dirt that Southern Connecticut head coach Mike Donnelly was the “hot” name at Florida Southern.  His hiring at FSC has now been made official… Florida Southern College announced today the hiring of a new head coach to take the helm of the College’s NCAA Division II championship men’s basketball

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Fullerton College Names Perry Webster Head Coach

Former Cal State Fullerton player Perry Webster comes back to the city of Fullerton to serve as the men’s basketball coach of Fullerton College. Since 1927, Coach Webster is now the 15th coach in the Hornet’s rich basketball history that features 3 state titles and 30 conference titles. At twenty-six years old, Perry is one

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OFFICIAL: Bargen Named Assistant at Bradley

HoopDirt.com first posted this as a rumor back on April 29th (Bradley Dirt).  It has now been made official – Maike Bargen has been named as an assistant at Bradley. Bargen comes to Bradley from Butler Community College, where he was a two-time Jayhawk Conference Coach of the Year, including the 2014-15 season when he

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Burgess Added to Utah Valley Staff

Utah Valley University head men’s basketball coach Mark Pope announced the hiring of Chris Burgess as an assistant coach. Burgess joins Cody Fueger as new members of the Wolverines staff. “Chris is a great addition to my staff,” said Pope. “Not only has he excelled as a player, but has also proven his skill, acumen,

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SIUE Staff Update

SIUE men’s basketball Head Coach Jon Harris has begun filling out his coaching staff ahead of the Cougars’ 2015-16 season. Kent Williams and Tarrance Crump have joined Harris’ coaching staff at SIUE. Williams is reunited with Harris after taking a year off of coaching duties. The native of Mt. Vernon, Illinois, was on Cuonzo Martin’s

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HOT: Rushing Announces Retirement at Louisiana College

Ending one of the most successful coaching careers in Louisiana College athletics, head basketball coach Gene Rushing announced that he is retiring as head coach of the Wildcats basketball program. Rushing, 67, has been LC’s head coach since 1986, when he succeeded the legendary Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame coach Billy Allgood. Rushing finished with

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Paulsen Completes Staff at George Mason

George Mason head men’s basketball coach Dave Paulsen has completed his bench staff with the additions of Dane Fischer and Duane Simpkins, both filling assistant coach positions. “I’m really excited to add Dane and Duane to our coaching staff,” said Paulsen. “Collectively, along with Aaron Kelly, we have a group that will be excellent mentors

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