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OFFICIAL: Jones to ODU

I just wanted to pass along the official press release announcing Jeff Jones as the new head coach at Old Dominion. Jeff Jones, head coach at American University for the past 13 years and previously at the University of Virginia, has been named the 13th head men’s basketball coach at Old Dominion University, as announced

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RUTGERS: Assistant Martelli resigns

Amid allegations of behavior similar to that of recently fired head coach Mike Rice, Rutgers assistant Jimmy Martelli has resigned. According to ESPN, in some of the hundreds of DVDs of Rutgers practices from 2010-12 being reviewed by "Outside the Lines," there are at least a handful of instances in which Martelli grabs, throws balls,

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NABC issues statement on Rutgers

NABC BOARD OF DIRECTORS STATEMENT ON RUTGERS BASKETBALL ATLANTA, Ga. (April 4, 2013) – The board of directors of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) has reviewed the taped excerpt of “Outside the Lines” released Tuesday, April 2, involving the Rutgers men’s basketball program. The NABC board of directors does not condone these actions

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Rutter Joins Drake Staff

Jeff Rutter, a veteran coach with vast experience in Iowa and the Missouri Valley conference, has joined the Drake University men’s basketball program as an assistant coach. Rutter comes to Drake after seven seasons at Iowa State where he helped coach 13 all-Big 12 student-athletes and aided in 46 wins, the third-best two-year win total

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Mike Rice OTL video

From ESPN’s "Outside the Lines". Ugh…. http://espn.go.com/new-york/story/_/id/9125796/practice-vide… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.

OFFICIAL: Theus to CSUN

We reported this earlier in the week as a rumor…it’s now official. Reggie Theus has been named as the head coach at Cal State Northridge. Here’s the official release: A new era; a new enthusiasm; a new leader: Meet Reggie Theus. He has been named only the fifth men’s head basketball coach in the 55-year

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OFFICIAL: Patsos to Siena

Jimmy Patsos, the man who transformed Loyola from a one-win team to a perennial MAAC contender, is the 16th head coach in Siena men’s basketball history, and the 10th since the program moved to Division I 1976-77. Patsos led Loyola to a school-record 24 wins and a MAAC Championship in 2011-12. This past year, the

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Boise State Announces New Contract Terms for Rice

Boise State University and men’s basketball head coach Leon Rice have agreed in principle to new contract terms, Director of Athletics Mark Coyle announced Wednesday. The terms, including an increase in salary and a two-year extension, are subject to approval by the Idaho State Board of Education Rice’s contract is slated to be extended until

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OFFICIAL: Gee Named Head Coach @ Longwood

Jayson Gee, the associate head coach at Cleveland State University for the past seven seasons, has been named the new men’s basketball head coach at Longwood University. He becomes the eighth head coach in the 37-year history of the program, as announced today (Wednesday) by Director of Athletics Troy Austin. A coaching veteran with 24

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OFFICIAL: Price returns to Lynn

I’ve mentioned this several times over the past two weeks. Just wanted to pass along the statement from Lynn now that Jeff Price has officially been named as the head coach. Looking to return the men’s basketball program to its glory days, Lynn University Director of Athletics Dr. Kristen Migliano turned to a familiar face

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OFFICIAL:CBU Tabs Croy

California Baptist University Director of Athletics Dr. Micah Parker has announced Rick Croy as the Lancers’ new men’s basketball head coach at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. Croy, who becomes the 12th coach in program history, spent the past three years as the lead assistant coach at NCAA Division I St. Mary’s. During his time

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Schaef resigns at SWOSU

Southwestern Oklahoma State University has begun the process of selecting a new head men’s basketball coach following the resignation of Charlie Schaef. Schaef served as the Bulldogs head coach since 2009, leading SWOSU to a record of 57-57 in four seasons. Schaef coached six players who earned all-conference honors at SWOSU and he led the

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