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OFFICIAL: Baucom to The Citadel

The Citadel Director of Athletics Jim Senter announced on Monday that Duggar Baucom has been named as the 30th head coach in men’s basketball history. Baucom comes to The Citadel after a successful 10-year stint at VMI. "This is an exciting day for Citadel basketball," said Senter. "Duggar has a proven track record of success,

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HOT: Harding named head coach at Assumption

Thanks to a great source on this one…we had Harding’s name here on March 23rd (http://hoopdirt.com/blog/c6ff8a80/small-college-dirt/…). He has now officially been named as the head coach at Assumption College… Michael Harding has been named as the men’s basketball head coach at Assumption College, as announced by Nick Smith, director of athletics and recreation. Harding is

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Howland names assistant at Mississippi State

For the rebuilding process at Mississippi State to be successful, Ben Howland said his first priority was to assemble what he described as a “top-notch” coaching staff. Howland, who was introduced as Mississippi State’s 20th head coach on Tuesday, did just that with the hiring of George Brooks, Ernie Zeigler and Korey McCray. Brooks returns

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W&J names Stewart-Smith Head Coach

Washington & Jefferson College has selected Ethan Stewart-Smith as the 15th men’s basketball coach in school history. Stewart-Smith joins W&J after a successful season as an assistant at Carnegie Mellon University. Prior to that, he spent five seasons as an assistant at Dickinson College. "We are thrilled to announce Ethan Stewart-Smith as our head men’s

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Toole to remain at Robert Morris

Robert Morris University Director of Athletics Craig Coleman, M.D., released the following statement regarding head men’s basketball coach Andrew Toole … "We’re thrilled that Andy has decided to remain at RMU," Coleman said. "He has accomplished a great deal with our program, and we have full confidence that he can take our program to even

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Southern’s Banks named interim AD

Southern University Director of Athletics Dr. William Broussard has been temporarily reassigned to the Southern University System Office, effective April 1. The reassignment is a personnel matter and therefore the University can not discuss it publicly. The University will have no further comment on the subject. Southern fully anticipates that Dr. Broussard will return as

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Regis (CO) names Bergeson head coach

Regis University Athletic Director Ann Martin is pleased to announce the hiring of Brady Bergeson as the University’s new head men’s basketball coach. Bergeson becomes the 10th head coach of the Ranger men’s basketball program; he follows long-time head coach Lonnie Porter, who retired in February. "My family and I are very excited to be

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OFFICIAL: Nugent out at Washington (MD)

We had this as a rumor on Tuesday – it’s now been made official… Washington College has decided to take its men’s basketball program in a different direction, parting ways with head coach Rob Nugent, who had served in that role since 2001. In 14 seasons, Nugent guided the Shoremen to four Centennial Conference Tournament

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OFFICIAL: Ross Signs Contract With UD

Monté Ross, head coach of the University of Delaware men’s basketball team, has signed a three-year contract, which is his second extension at Delaware, Eric Ziady, director of athletics and recreation services at UD, announced today. Details of the agreement are confidential. "I look forward to continuing my association with the University of Delaware," Ross

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OFFICIAL: Price introduced at Charlotte

UNC Charlotte Chancellor Philip Dubois and Director of Athletics Judy Rose announced today that the 49ers have named former NBA standout Mark Price as the tenth head men’s basketball coach in school history. Price, an assistant coach with the Charlotte Hornets, was introduced at a press conference, Thursday. “I’m extremely excited about joining the Charlotte

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HOT: Cluess receives extension at Iona

Iona College is has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Tim Cluess through the 2019-20 season. "Coach Cluess continues to lead our men to tremendous success," said Iona College President Dr. Joseph E. Nyre. "We have always believed he is the right man for Iona basketball." "Five straight 20-win seasons and postseason

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Warner resigns at Shorter

Shorter University head men’s basketball coach Chad Warner announced his resignation today. Warner cited his desire to pursue opportunities in the private business sector that would allow him to better serve his family and the Rome community. "Chad has built a great legacy as head coach of Shorter University’s men’s basketball program," said Shorter University

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