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HOT: Stony Brook’s Steve Pikiell to be named Head Basketball Coach at Rutgers

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Stony Brook plays UMBC in an NCAA Division I men’s basketball game at Island Federal Credit Union Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016.

Stony Brook’s Steve Pikiell will become the new head basketball coach Rutgers. The official announcement is expected as early as today. Pikiell just wrapped up his 11th season at SBU – his Seawolves lost to Kentucky on Thursday in the first round of the NCAA tournament.  He was honored as the 2016 America East Coach of the

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HOT: Travis Ford out at Oklahoma State

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Oklahoma State Director of Athletics Mike Holder and basketball coach Travis Ford have mutually agreed that the school and Ford will part ways. Ford concludes his eight seasons at Oklahoma State with an overall record of 155-111, including a conference record of 63-75. The Cowboys ended the 2015-2016 season at 12-20 and 3-15 in Big

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HOT: Pastner to Remain as Head Basketball Coach at Memphis

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MEMPHIS, TN – DECEMBER 15: Josh Pastner, head coach of the Memphis Tigers, directs his team during a game against the Louisville Cardinals at FedExForum on December 15, 2012 in Memphis, Tennessee. Louisville won the game 87-78.(Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Memphis President M. David Rudd, athletic director Tom Bowen and a committee to review the basketball program released the following statement this afternoon concerning the future of the Memphis basketball program and head coach Josh Pastner: We have completed our comprehensive review of the men’s basketball program and have concluded that our program operates in a manner

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OFFICIAL: Head Basketball Coach Billy Donlon’s Contract Terminated at Wright State

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Thanks to great sources who got HoopDirt.com out in front of this story first on Wednesday… Wright State University Athletics Director Bob Grant has announced the university will be changing coaches for its men’s basketball program. The university and Billy Donlon’s representative have been in conversations for the last several days about the basketball program’s

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“The Dish” sponsored by Dr. Dish: 3 Ways To Be An Effective Basketball Coach After a Tough Season

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Your team finished the season and things aren’t looking up. Your best player was out with an injury most of the year and your other players just didn’t have the talent to compete in the conference you’re in. It was an all around tough season. Worst of all, the school and the community are blaming you! Does

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OFFICIAL: Delaware Parts Ways with Men’s Basketball Head Coach Monté Ross

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The University of Delaware has decided to part ways with Monté Ross, head coach of the men’s basketball team, effective today, March 18. Matthew J. Robinson, acting director of intercollegiate athletics and recreation services, said, “At this time I believe it is best that the University start a new chapter with the men’s basketball program.

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BREAKING: Monte Ross Out as Head Basketball Coach at Delaware

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Monte Ross is no longer the head basketball coach at Delaware.  The move was confirmed by Ross a few minutes ago on Twitter: Monte Ross ‏@CoachMonteRoss 7m7 minutes ago I had a great run at UD (10 years)…Thanks to UD for the opportunity, really appreciate you guys, you were great to me and my family!

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BREAKING: Western Kentucky Head Basketball Coach Ray Harper Resigns

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WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart announced today that head coach Ray Harper has resigned from his position. He will remain in paid status through the end of his contract term, June 30, 2016. “I would like to thank Ray Harper for his many contributions to our program over the past eight years,” Stewart said. “Today

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HOT DIII DIRT: Connolly Released as Head Basketball Coach at Utica

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I have heard from a great source that Utica College head basketball coach Chris Connolly has been released from his duties earlier this morning.  Connolly had been the head coach at Utica since 2008 and has compiled an 83-117 overall record (7-17, 2015-16).  Before being hired at Utica, he spent four seasons as the head

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BREAKING: Milwaukee Parts Ways with Head Basketball Coach Rob Jeter

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Milwaukee Director of Athletics, Amanda Braun announced today that Rob Jeter will not return as the Panthers’ Head Men’s Basketball Coach. “Rob has always put the interests of our student-athletes first and has represented our program and the university with class over the last 11 years. I thank him and his staff for their contributions,” Braun said.  “After a

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Daily Dirt: St. Patrick’s Day Edition – 3/17/16

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  Wanted to catch up on a few things before heading out to watch today’s first round games.  Should be interesting to be out in Boston on St. Patty’s Day – wish me luck… Last week, I mentioned that Michael Bradley was out as an assistant at Eastern Kentucky (Bluegrass State Dirt).

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UC Clermont College Names Steve Ellis as Head Basketball Coach

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UC Clermont College names Steve Ellis as Men’s Head Basketball Coach. Ellis comes to UC Clermont with more than 25 years of coaching experience. He was most recently the head coach at Mariemont High School (2008-2016) where he led them to multiple winning seasons including Cincinnati Hills League Championship (2011) for the first time in

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