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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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Menlo College Names Aiona Head Coach

Menlo College and Director of Athletics Keith Spataro are pleased to announce the hiring of Kaniela Aiona as its next Head Men’s Basketball Coach. A native of Waimea, Hawai’i, Aiona joins the Oaks after a pair of seasons as an assistant coach at NCAA Div. II Saint Leo University (Saint Leo, Fla.) “Kaniela exhibits the

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Rose finalizes coaching staff for 2015-16 season

BYU coach Dave Rose announced today the hiring of Quincy Lewis to join assistants Tim LaComb and Terry Nashif on his coaching staff. Rose also announced the promotion of Tim LaComb to associate head coach. “I’m very excited about the addition of Quincy Lewis to our staff,” Rose said. “Quincy brings great knowledge of the

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BREAKING: Merkel Named Head Coach at Randolph-Macon

Former Randolph-Macon assistant and Salisbury head coach Josh Merkel has returned to Ashland to lead the Yellow Jackets’ men’s basketball program. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be the next head coach at Randolph-Macon College,” Merkel said. “I am humbled and grateful by the faith and confidence that Athletics Director Jeff Burns, President

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BREAKING: Billy Donovan Headed to Oklahoma City

Multiple media outlets are reporting the Florida Head Coach Billy Donovan has agreed to a deal to become the head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Donovan had been the head coach of the Gators for the past 19 seasons.  He compiled a 467-186 record, went to four Final Fours, and won two National Championships

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