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Idaho State Hires Two Assistants

Idaho State men’s basketball coach Bill Evans has announced that Andy Ward and Jay Collins will join him on the staff as assistant coaches. Both played for Evans when he was the head coach at Southern Utah. Ward comes to Idaho State after spending five years as the head coach and the last two years

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Fairmont State Press Release

Jerrod Calhoun has officially been named the 11th head men’s basketball coach at Fairmont State. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.

Missouri State Ops Guy Takes HS Job

Trevyor Fisher, who has served as Missouri State’s director of basketball operations since the summer of 2005 has accepted the position as head basketball coach at Republic (Mo.) High School. Fisher played in 107 games for MSU from 2001-05. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.

UAB Staff Update

UAB men’s basketball head coach Jerod Haase has completed his staff by hiring Bobby Frasor as director of operations and George Drake as associate director of operations. Both staff members completed their playing careers in recent years, as Frasor played for four years at North Carolina, while Drake spent his first three seasons at Vanderbilt

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UT-Arlington extends Cross

Scott Cross agreed to a contract extension that will keep him at the University of Texas at Arlington through the 2015-16 season. Cross has led the Mavericks to a 103-82 overall record (54-42 in the Southland) since taking the reins in 2006. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.

Pitino Press Release

Richard Pitino has officially been named the head coach at FIU . Click below for press release. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.

Smith Resigns at Saginaw Valley

Saginaw Valley State University men’s basketball coach Frankie Smith announced his resignation today after five seasons. Smith’s Cardinal teams posted a 60-73 overall record and a 44-56 mark in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference during his tenure. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.

Beers resigns at LBC

Lancaster Bible College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Pete Beers stepped down on Thursday after 12 seasons at the helm for the Chargers. Beers informed his players of the decision on Thursday morning and said it was time for someone who could devote more time to the program to come aboard. Beers finishes with a career

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UNCG staff additions

New UNCG men’s basketball coach Wes Miller has made his first hires, bringing in former Rice University assistant Mike Roberts as his associate head coach and former North Carolina teammate and assistant strength and conditioning coach Jackie Manuel as an assistant coach. Roberts comes to UNCG after four years as an assistant coach at Rice

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OFFICIAL: Boone to Delta State

We reported this as a rumor yesterday – it’s now been made official. Jim Boone is the new head coach at Delta State. Boone will be introduced formally to the University and Cleveland community at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17. Here’s the link to the official announcement. Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college

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OFFICIAL: Williams promoted at TSU

Thanks to some great sources for getting us out in front of this one! Here is the official statement from Tennessee State announcing the promotion of Travis Williams. He replaces John Cooper who departed for Miami (OH) earlier this month. http://www.tsutigers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=92743&SP…… Stay with HoopDirt for the latest college basketball coaching news and rumors.

Ferry names staff at Duquesne

First-year Duquesne University head men’s basketball coach Jim Ferry announced today Brian Nash (associate head coach), Rich Glesmann (assistant coach), and Danny Lawson (DBO) have joined his staff. Nash was the head coach at Saint Francis, N.Y. from 2005-06 through 2009-10. He spent last season as an assistant at Fairfield University. Glesmann just completed his

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