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Kuykendal named head coach at Schreiner

Connor Kuykendall has been named the new head coach for the Schreiner Men’s Basketball program, the school announced today. Connor spent the last two seasons as the assistant coach under SU’s previous head coach, Jimmy Smith. During his two seasons, Kuykendall has helped build a strong foundation for the men’s basketball program. The 2013-14 team

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Harper College names head coach

The Harper College men’s basketball program will have a new head coach after Tony Amarino retired as head coach last month. Justin Welke has been named the head coach of the Hawks. "There were a lot of qualified individuals that applied for this position. Justin’s resumé immediately stood out from the rest," said Harper Director

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HOT: K-State extends Weber

Director of Athletics John Currie announced Wednesday that head coach Bruce Weber has received a one-year contract extension through the 2019 academic year to continue his leadership of the Kansas State men’s basketball program. The additional year to his current contract secures Weber’s services through April 30, 2019. Compensation remains the same per an extension

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OFFICIAL: Miller named assistant at UNLV

Had this as a rumor in the blog earlier today. It’s now official… Ryan Miller has been hired as an assistant coach for the UNLV men’s basketball program, head coach Dave Rice announced Wednesday. Miller, 38, joins the UNLV staff after spending the last two years as associate head coach at Auburn under Tony Barbee.

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Martin to Cal press release

We had the story as it broke yesterday – just wanted to post the official press release from Cal on the hiring of Cuonzo Martin… Bringing a track record of success that includes a conference Coach of the Year honor and postseason berths each of the past five seasons, Cuonzo Martin has been named the

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OFFICIAL: Wright to Western Illinois

Been talking about this one for over a week. Just wanted to pass along the official press release… Billy Wright is returning to the Fighting Leathernecks men’s basketball program. Western Illinois Director of Athletics Tommy Bell announced the hiring of Wright as the Leathernecks’ head coach. Wright was introduced at a press conference Tuesday afternoon

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OFFICIAL: Minnesota Crookston names Weisse head coach

University of Minnesota Crookston Director of Athletics Stephanie Helgeson announced the hiring of Dan Weisse as head men’s basketball coach. Weisse, most recently an assistant coach at Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) school Minnesota State University Moorhead, is no stranger to the conference and the region as he takes over the helm of the Golden

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OFFICIAL: Brown to West Texas A&M

Thanks again to great sources for getting is out in front of this…it’s now official – Winona State associate head coach Tom Brown is the new head coach at West Texas A&M: West Texas A&M Athletic Director Michael McBroom announced Wednesday that Tom Brown, the associate head coach at Winona State University (Minn.) for the

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Gallagher Steps Down at Wilmington University

After five seasons at the helm of the Wilmington University men’s basketball team, head coach Mike Gallagher announced his resignation on Monday. The athletic department will conduct a national search for his successor. “Mike cared and worked hard for the student-athletes, the program, and for Wilmington University,” Director of Athletics Linda Andrzjewski said. “We wish

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Olson Joins NDSU Staff

North Dakota State University head men’s basketball coach David Richman has announced that Jayden Olson will join the Bison staff as an assistant coach. Olson has been a part of the recent successful program revivals at the University of Nebraska and Colorado State University. Richman also announced that current NDSU assistant coach Freddy Coleman and

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OFFICIAL: Walker named head coach at Delaware State

Following up on a rumor that we reported earlier today. Keith Walker has indeed been tabbed as the head coach at Delaware State. Here’s the official release: DSU President Harry L. Williams today announced the hiring of Keith Walker – who served as the interim Delaware State men’s head coach for the last third of

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OFFICIAL: Metz to Wilkes

Had this in the Daily Dirt as a rumor, it’s now official… Building on the strong tradition of a national power in men’s basketball, Wilkes University has announced the hiring of Izzi Metz as the Colonels new head men’s basketball coach. Wilkes Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Paul Adams announced Tuesday the selection of

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