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BREAKING: Matt Brady, James Madison Mutually Part Ways

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Nov 28, 2014; Columbus, OH, USA; James Madison Dukes head coach Matt Brady reacts to a first half call versus the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne on Monday announced that James Madison seeks a new direction for its men’s basketball program, mutually parting with Matt Brady following eight years at the helm as head coach. Bourne said, “We are grateful to Matt Brady and his staff for their commitment to our program over the last eight years. He

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HOT: Interim Tag Lifted, Smith Officially Named Head Basketball Coach at Prairie View A&M

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Prairie View A&M University Athletic Director Ashley Robinson announced that Byron Smith has been named the school’s head men’s basketball coach. Smith becomes the sixth head coach in PVAMU NCAA Division I history and the 10th head coach since the 1956-57 campaign. “For the last two years, we have been steadily moving all of our

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Join HoopDirt.com’s 2016 March Madness Challenge!

Can you beat The DirtKing??? Join HoopDirt.com’s March Madness Tournament Challenge!  We’ve created an NCAA Tournament pool on ESPN.com…no money involved, just bragging rights!   The winner will get a shout-out from HoopDirt.com on the website, and the chance to hype your school, program, summer camp, product, or whatever you wish (as long as it’s appropriate!)

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3/13 UPDATE: Tracking the 2016 College Basketball Coaching Changes

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HoopDirt.com continues to track the college basketball coaching changes at all levels for 2016.  The complete list can be found on our home page, and also by following this link: 2016 Coaching Changes. There are as many as 4 DI jobs expected to open within the next 24 hours, and one to be filled (I’m hearing

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REPORT: Ferry to Return as Head Basketball Coach at Duquesne

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According to a report by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jim Ferry will return to Duquesne as the head basketball coach next season.  The Dukes, who ended their season at the A-10 Tournament on Wednesday, went 16-16 (6-12) – that was the highest win total for Ferry since he took over back in 2012.  Currently, he holds

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HOT: Billy Kennedy Signs New 5-Year Deal at Texas A&M

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Texas A&M University has reached an agreement in principle with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Billy Kennedy on a new five-year contract, Director of Athletics Scott Woodward announced today at the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament. Terms of the contract are pending approval by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents at a future meeting. The top-seeded and SEC Co-Champion

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REPORT: Rodney Billups to be Named Head Coach at Denver

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Multiple outlets including 9NEWS in Denver and ESPN are reporting that Colorado assistant Rodney Billups will become the next head coach at the University of Denver.  Billups, the younger brother of former NBA standout Chauncey Billups, has been on the Colorado staff for the past six seasons.  He played at the University of Denver from 2002-2005 Billups

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BREAKING: Joe Scott Not Retained as Head Basketball Coach at Denver

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As the Denver men’s basketball program enters its off season, University of Denver Vice Chancellor for Athletics & Recreation and Ritchie Center Operations Peg Bradley-Doppes announced today that Joe Scott will not be retained as the team’s head coach. “We’d like to thank Joe for his years of service and wish him all the best

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JUCO DIRT: Beck Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Western Nebraska CC

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HoopDirt.com can confirm that Russ Beck has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at Western Nebraska CC.  He will remain at the college until July 31st when his contract runs out.  Beck will then be moving to Utah where he has accepted a coaching and teaching position at Mountain Crest HS (Logan, UT).  He

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REPORT: UCLA to Retain Steve Alford

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According to the BruinReportOnline.com, UCLA will retain head basketball coach Steve Alford.  According to the report, after this year’s team lost in the Pac-12 Tournament to USC and finished the season with a 15-17 record, the disapproval of the third-year coach from donors, boosters and fans appeared to reach an unprecedented level.  BruinReportOnline.com is reporting however

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Corban University (OR) Names Austin Johnson Head Basketball Coach

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Corban University Director of Athletics, Greg Eide, announced on Friday morning that the Warriors have hired current Lewis-Clark State College Associate Head Coach Austin Johnson as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Corban. “I am pleased to announce Austin Johnson as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Corban University,” said Eide. “After conducting a national search, we developed a very deep

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Bluegrass State Dirt…

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Some things that I’ve heard from the great state of Kentucky… I can confirm that Kentucky State head coach Darnell Williams has resigned.  He had been an assistant for the Thorobreds since 2012, and took over as the head coach just before the 2015-16 season.  KSC finished this season with an 11-14 (9-9) record.  Williams

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