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Cory Cole Named Head Basketball Coach at Oklahoma Christian University

Cory Cole is what Oklahoma Christian Athletic Director Curtis Janz calls “a living OC success story,” a person who had the course of his life changed by his decision to attend the university. Now Cole will be the one changing the lives of OC student-athletes. OC President John deSteiguer announced Tuesday that Cole – a member of

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Carter Steps Down as Men’s Basketball Coach at Eastern New Mexico

Eastern New Mexico University athletic director Dr. Jeff Geiser has announced the resignation of men’s basketball coach Stott Carter. Carter had served on the Greyhound staff for seven seasons, which included the last two as head coach. “On behalf of Eastern New Mexico University athletics we thank Stott for seven years of service to our student athletes,” said

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Scott Cross and UTA agree on contract extension

The University of Texas at Arlington and men’s basketball head coach Scott Cross have agreed in principle to a four-year contract extension through the 2019-20 season. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. “We are excited to announce that we’ve agreed to a contract extension with Coach Cross,” UT Arlington Director of Athletics Jim Baker

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Daily Dirt – 3/8/16

Busy day yesterday at the DI level.  Obviously more changes coming soon!  Here are some things that I’ve heard from the small colleges… I have heard that the leader for the vacant NAIA Corban University (OR) job is Cal Baptist assistant coach Josh Dusaj.  He just wrapped up his third season at CBU, and has

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Tuesday Starting Five – 3/8/16

HoopDirt.com’s Tuesday Starting Five Presented by FastModel Sports FastModel Sports® is the creator of FastDraw® & FastScout®, the best play diagramming and report building software in basketball. FastDraw is used by all U.S. professional teams, 85% of college teams, and 6,000+ high school and youth teams. Learn more about FastDraw here. Atlanta Hawks – 3 Up BLOB Baseline out of

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Eastern Oregon Head Coach Jared Barrett Resigns

After three seasons with the Eastern Oregon University men’s basketball team, Jared Barrett has stepped down as head coach of the Mountaineers. Barrett announced his resignation on Tuesday afternoon after compiling an overall record of 47-44. EOU is coming off a season in which it finished 15-16 overall, including a 10-10 mark in Cascade Collegiate

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REPORT: Frank Martin Offered Contract Extension at South Carolina

In the midst of an historic season at the University of South Carolina, head coach Frank Martin has been offered a contract extension according to The State. The Gamecocks, who are currently in the hunt for their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2004, have set a program record for regular season wins (24), and consecutive

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HOT: Greg Gard Named Head Coach at Wisconsin

As the wins piled up through the month of February, the refrain around the Wisconsin men’s basketball program changed from “who” to “when?” The question became less about who would lead the Badgers on a full-time basis, but when that decision would become official. On Monday, it did. After the University of Wisconsin Board of

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OFFICIAL: Drexel Parts Ways With Head Basketball Coach Bruiser Flint

Drexel University and Head Men’s Basketball Coach James “Bruiser” Flint have parted ways, effective immediately. “I would like to thank Bruiser for his 15 years of service to Drexel University,” Dr. Eric Zillmer, Drexel’s director of athletics, said. “We appreciate all that he has done for the University and how his student-athletes have performed on the

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OFFICIAL: Keating Will Not Return as Men’s Basketball Coach at Santa Clara

Thanks to a great source who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this story first earlier this afternoon (BREAKING: Keating Out at Santa Clara).  (**Edit: apparently ESPN beat us by 12 minutes on this one – I’ll type faster next time!)…. It’s now been made official, head men’s basketball coach Kerry Keating will not return to

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BREAKING: Kerry Keating Out at Santa Clara

HoopDirt.com can confirm through great sources that Kerry Keating is out as the head basketball coach at Santa Clara.  Keating, who just wrapped up his ninth season at the school, closes his tenure with a 139-159 record (11-20 this season). More on this after the Santa Clara makes the announcement which is expected later today.    

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