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OFFICIAL: Eddie Jordan Dismissed as Head Basketball Coach at Rutgers

Members of the press attend media day on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Alex Goodlett/Rutgers Athletics

Rutgers University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Patrick Hobbs announced today that Eddie Jordan has been dismissed as head men’s basketball coach. “I have decided that we need new leadership for our men’s basketball program,” said Hobbs. “Rutgers University is deeply appreciative of Coach Jordan’s efforts these past three years. He is and will always remain

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HOT: Earl Grant Inks 2-year Extension at College of Charleston

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College of Charleston Head Coach Earl Grant has signed a two-year contract extension through the 2019-20 season, Director of Athletics Joe Hull announced on Thursday. “I am pleased and proud to announce that we have extended Coach Grant’s contract through the 2019-20 season,” Hull said. “Earl, his coaches and our student-athletes have earned this extension.

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BREAKING: Eddie Jordan Fired as Head Basketball Coach at Rutgers

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Eddie Jordan has been fired as the head basketball coach at Rutgers University.  The move, which comes as no surprise, is expected to be officially announced by Rutgers later this afternoon. Jordan, a former player at Rutgers, was hired back in 2013 after a long stint in the NBA.  The former head coach of the

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“The Dish” sponsored by Dr. Dish: 5 Basketball Quotes to Prepare for the Upcoming Big Game

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A signature win is so close for your basketball program that you can almost taste it. This next game will show the world what your team is made of. But, the last practice was shaky and you’re sensing that your players don’t understand the significance of preparing for this game. You know this team has

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Daily Dirt – 3/10/16 (DI Search Updates)

Some things that I’ve heard on a few current searches… Santa Clara: It’s early in the search to replace Kerry Keating, but the process is moving quickly.  I have heard from multiple sources on this one, and the same three names keep coming up: Lloyd Pierce (assistant coach Philadelphia 76ers – Santa Clara alum), Herb

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Xavier’s Chris Mack Wins U.S. Basketball Writers Association’s Henry Iba Coach of the Year Award

Chris Mack, whose Xavier Musketeers were unranked in preseason Top 25 polls but have climbed to No. 5 this week entering play in the Big East Conference Tournament, has been selected the winner of the U.S. Basketball Writers Association’s Henry Iba Award for national coach of the year. Mack The Henry Iba Award is named

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Norfolk State Men’s Assistant Larry Vickers Named Spartan’s Head Women’s Coach

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Norfolk State University Director of Athletics Marty L. Miller announced Wednesday that Larry Vickers has been appointed the Spartans’ new head women’s basketball coach. Vickers, who is in his eighth season as an assistant men’s basketball coach at NSU, has served in a dual role since Jan. 20, when he added to his duties the

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BREAKING: Southern Utah Head Basketball Coach Nick Robinson Relieved of Coaching Duties

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Southern Utah University men’s basketball head coach Nick Robinson was relieved of his duties, effective immediately, announced Director of Athletics Jason Butikofer. “I met with Nick earlier today and after discussing the direction of the program, I communicated the decision to move toward a change in leadership for our men’s basketball program,” said Butikofer. “Nick

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BREAKING: Rex Walters Fired as Head Basketball Coach at San Francisco

University of San Francisco Director of Athletics Scott Sidwell announced today the dismissal of head men’s basketball coach Rex Walters following eight years as the Dons’ head coach. “I’d like to thank Coach Walters for his eight years of service to the University of San Francisco and our men’s basketball program,” said Sidwell. “However, I

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Missouri Announces that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Kim Anderson is Safe

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UPDATE ON MIZZOU MEN’S BASKETBALL FROM MIZZOU ATHLETICS Statements issued by Mizzou Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades and Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kim Anderson   STATEMENT FROM MIZZOU DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS MACK RHOADES   “Mizzou Basketball has a proud tradition of excellence and we have high expectations for the program and our other teams. We

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DII DIRT: Coaching Change Made at Cameron University (OK)

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HoopDirt.com can confirm that Nate Gamet has resigned his post as the head basketball coach at Cameron University (OK).  Gamet led the Aggies to a 16-12 record this past season, and was tabbed as the Lone Star Conference Co-Coach of the year for his efforts.  I have heard that Gamet has resigned in order to

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Smith Resigns as Lourdes University Men’s Basketball Coach

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Andre Smith has announced that he is resigning as head men’s basketball coach at Lourdes University effective immediately. The only head coach in program history, Smith coached the Gray Wolves for six seasons, compiling a 94-92 record.  He guided Lourdes to the NAIA Division II national tournament in 2011-2012 and 2012-2013, with the 2012-2013 squad

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