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Grady named Assistant Basketball Coach at Eastern New Mexico

Men’s basketball head coach Brent Owen is bringing Tyrone Grady to the Eastern New Mexico coaching staff for the 2023-24 season. “He (Tyrone) has a reputation as a great person who is a tireless worker and recruiter with an adept mind for the game,” said Owen on the newest Greyhound coach. “He has experience helping college programs

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Denver Basketball Staff Update

University of Denver Men’s Basketball head coach Jeff Wulbrun announced two additions to his coaching staff on Monday. Brian Eskildsen and Alex Mumphard will both be joining as assistant coaches immediately for the Pioneers for the upcoming season. “It is with a great enthusiasm that I welcome Brian and Alex to our coaching staff at DU,”

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Davis named Head Basketball Coach at Lake Forest College

After a competitive national search, Lake Forest College Director of Athletics Nicki Pieart announced that Ryan Davis will have the interim tag removed and continue to lead the Forester men’s basketball program. “Throughout the interview process, Coach Davis emerged as the top candidate and during his interim appointment consistently demonstrated that he has the qualities we are looking for in a

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REPORT: Radford’s Nichols headed back to court following positive interlock reading

Radford head men’s basketball coach Darris Nichols who plead guilty to a DUI charge back in February, is headed back to court following a “positive reading on an ignition interlock device that tests for the presence of alcohol” according to The Roanoke TImes. Nichols was originally arrested back on 2/21 after he blew a blood

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NJCAA D1 State College of Florida shuts down Men’s Basketball for 2023-24 season

The State College of Florida has released the following statement on Twitter: NJCAA D1 SCF (Region VIII) went 15-13 last season under former head coach Tom Parks, who became the head coach at Casper CC (WY) back on April 28th.

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Peterson added to D2 Minnesota Duluth Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach

The University of Minnesota Duluth men’s basketball team has named Tyler Peterson its new assistant coach ahead of the 2023-24 season. “Tyler brings a winning pedigree and great experience to our program,” UMD head coach Justin Wieck said. “He has done a fantastic job in helping Jamestown to new heights, and we look forward to him doing

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Ortelli named Men’s Basketball Video Coordinator at Temple

Andrew Ortelli, who served as the assistant video director with the University of Kentucky men’s basketball program the last six years, has been named the video coordinator for Temple Men’s Basketball, announced Owls’ head coach Adam Fisher. “We are so happy to have Andrew join our Temple staff as our Video Coordinator,” said Fisher.  “Andrew

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Zeigler named Assistant and Player Development Coach at High Point

High Point University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Alan Huss announced the addition of Trey Zeigler to the 2023-24 staff, as an Assistant and Player Development Coach.  “I am thrilled to welcome Trey to our staff at HPU,” Huss commented. “I had the opportunity to work alongside Trey at Creighton. He was instrumental to our team’s success

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Smith promoted to lead assistant at New Orleans

 Jay Smith has been promoted to The University of New Orleans men’s basketball lead assistant coach, head coach Mark Slessinger announced. Smith is entering his fifth season on the Lakefront.  “Coach Smith has played an integral role in our program both on and off the court. He is more than just a talented coach, and his enhanced role

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🚨NEW EPISODE: Hoop Talk w/ Adam Nelson of Hoopdirt.com & Brian Burton! – Season 2 Episode 2

Season 2 Episode 2 of Hoop Talk with Adam Nelson and Brian Burton is now live! This weeks topics include: NBA Playoffs, Bob Huggins, Bronny James, top D2 hires this off-season, D3 HD COW winner, recommendations, and more!

New Mexico’s Pitino inks extension through 2027-28

University of New Mexico Vice President/Director of Athletics Eddie Nuñez announced Friday that Lobo men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino has received a contract extension, running through the 2027-28 season. “We are excited to commit to Richard Pitino to lead our men’s basketball program into the future,” said Nuñez. “Over the last two seasons, I have

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Former ETSU Head Coach Oliver joins USF Basketball Staff as an Assistant

University of South Florida Head Men’s Basketball Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim has announced the addition of Desmond Oliver as an assistant coach on his first USF staff. Oliver brings nearly 30 years of experience as both a head coach at East Tennessee State University (2021-23) and assistant coach stints at Tennessee (2015-21), Charlotte (2010-15), Canisius (2009-10), Georgia (2004-09),

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