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DIII DIRT: JCU’s Moran to Retire Following 2016-17 Season

According to a report by Hoopsville’s Dave McHugh, John Carroll University head coach Mike Moran will retire following the 2016-17 season. Moran has been the head coach at JCU since 1992, and has compiled a 442-222 overall record. In his 24 seasons, Moran has won ten Ohio Athletic Conference regular season championships, four OAC Tournament

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Maurice Williams Joins Stevenson University Men’s Basketball Staff

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Maurice Williams has been named an assistant coach with the Stevenson University men’s basketball program. Williams comes from Frostburg State University as the programs top assistant in 2015-16. He was involved with all aspects of the program with an emphasis on recruiting, player development and opponent scouting. Williams also played for the Bobcats from 2009-12.

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Interim Tag Removed; Chapman Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at William Paterson University

Long-time Pioneer assistant Brian Chapman has been named the head coach of the William Paterson men’s basketball program. “I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the William Paterson men’s basketball program,” said Chapman. “I am very excited about the future of Pioneer Basketball, and eager to get our 2016-17 season underway.” Chapman served

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Kentucky Staff Update: Justus Moves to Assistant Coach Role; Robic named Special Assistant

Joel Justus, who joined Kentucky two seasons ago as the director of analytics and then special assistant to the head coach, will move to one of the three assistant coaching positions for the 2016-17 season, head coach John Calipari announced Friday. John Robic, who has served as an assistant to Calipari at three different schools

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Scott Thom Named Head Basketball Coach at College of Marin

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Scott Thom, seven year Pac-12 veteran, has been named men’s basketball head coach at College of Marin. He takes over for Marshall Collins, who served as head coach since November 2015. Thom comes to COM from Washington State University and UC Berkeley, serving under legendary coaches Ernie Kent and Mike Montgomery. Prior to that he

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OFFICIAL: Cobian Named Video Coordinator at Hofstra

Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted earlier this month (NY DI DIRT)… Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich announced today that Andrew Cobian as joined his staff as the program’s video coordinator. “Andrew will be an integral part of our staff,” commented Mihalich. “He has a tremendous work ethic and we

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Dr. Dish Partners with Pure Sweat Basketball

We at Dr. Dish Basketball are thrilled to announce our partnership with Pure Sweat Basketball! Together we will take skill development to another level with the combination of our high-tech Dr. Dish basketball shooting machines and Pure Sweat’s cutting-edge basketball training program. Pure Sweat is a basketball training company that offers a variety of products and services

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Eran Ganot Receives Two-Year Contract Extension at Hawaii

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University of Hawai’i athletics director David Matlin announced that men’s basketball head coach Eran Ganot has signed a two-year contract extension.  Ganot originally signed a three-year contract when he was hired in the spring of 2015. His two-year extension runs through the 2019-20 season. Last year—in his first season as head coach—Ganot guided the Rainbow

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UAlbany Announces Five-Year Contract Extension for Men’s Basketball Coach Will Brown

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UAlbany Director of Athletics Mark Benson has announced that head men’s basketball coach Will Brown has agreed to terms for a new five-year contact that extends through the 2020-21 season. “I would like to thank former President Robert Jones, current interim President James Stellar and Director of Athletics Mark Benson for their commitment to me,

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STUDENTathleteWorld Tours Seeking Basketball Players for International Trips

STUDENTathleteWorld Tours is seeking basketball players (ages 8-24) for select teams to compete internationally in Summer, 2017.  All teams will travel overseas (Italy, Austria, Germany, Spain, Barbados, or Hawaii) to compete in international tournaments and/or friendly competitions!  Additionally, as a member of a #SaWTeamUSA, athletes will have the opportunity to experience the local culture and visit several different tourist attractions.  For

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South Florida adds Spencer Smith to Basketball Staff as Video Coordinator

Spencer Smith has assumed the role of Video Coordinator for the University of South Florida men’s basketball team. Smith came to USF after serving as a graduate assistant and assistant to the video coordinator at Oklahoma under head coach Lon Kruger. Prior to OU, Smith attended Kentucky and worked in equipment, mostly working with the

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Terry Johnson Elevated to Assistant Basketball Coach at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi men’s basketball head coach Willis Wilson announced the elevation of Terry Johnson to Assistant Coach on Wednesday.  Johnson had been the program’s Director of Operations for the past two seasons. “I’m extremely grateful to Coach Wilson for giving me this opportunity,” Johnson said. “Getting back on the court and into a coaching

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