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Jordan out at Lafayette; McGarvey named Head Basketball Coach

Mike McGarvey, who led Lafayette on a thrilling run to the 2023 Patriot League Tournament championship game as acting head coach, has been named the head coach of the Lafayette men’s basketball program. McGarvey succeeds Mike Jordan, as the College has decided to move the program in a new direction following the conclusion of an outside

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OFFICIAL: Paulsen named Head Basketball Coach at Holy Cross

Following up on today’s earlier report. Dave Paulsen has officially been named as the head basketball coach at Holy Cross. Here’s the official release from the school: The College of the Holy Cross has named Dave Paulsen as its new head men’s basketball coach, Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Kit Hughes announced. Paulsen becomes the 19th

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REPORT: Paulsen to be named Head Coach at Holy Cross

According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein, Dave Paulsen is expected to be named as the head basketball coach at Holy Cross. Paulsen is familiar with the Patriot League, having spent seven seasons at league foe Bucknell (2008-15). He has also been the head coach at George Mason, Williams, LeMoyne, and St. Lawrence.

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INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Jannsen named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Carroll U

After a national search, Director of Athletics Michael Schulist is announcing that Taylor Jannsen will have the interim tag removed and will become the 27th Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Carroll University. “After a competitive national search, I am thrilled to welcome Coach Jannsen aboard as our next head men’s basketball coach,” says Schulist. “Coach Jannsen impressed everyone during his

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HOOPFESTS Welcome to Houston Party

Final Four will be held March 31-April 3 in Houston, Texas. We have an event filled weekend of networking, branding, building and learning lined up for coaches of all levels. College coaches, high school coaches, grassroots directors/coaches, administration and event organizers are welcome to attend. Welcome to Houston Party: will be held Friday, March 31

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Cortland’s Spanbauer announces retirement

Tom Spanbauer has announced his retirement after 28 years as head coach of the SUNY Cortland men’s basketball program. He will continue to work at Cortland as the women’s tennis head coach – a position he’s held since 2006 – and as a physical education instructor. A national search will be conducted for the position later

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REPORT: Gallagher to become next head coach at Manhattan

I can confirm multiple reports, including one from Jeff Goodman, that John Gallagher will be named as the next head basketball coach at Manhattan. I have heard that he has been offered the job, and contract details are currently being finalized. An official announcement is expected later today. Gallagher spent 12 seasons as the head

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HoopDirt.com 2022-23 NAIA Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions

For Immediate ReleaseMarch 28, 2023 Langston University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Wright has been named as the HoopDirt.com NAIA Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions for the 2022-23 college basketball season. Wright qualified for this award by earning the HoopDirt.com / Just Play Solutions Coach of the Week for Week 4 of the season. In just one

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MAAC DIRT: Anderson set to name staff at Iona

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Tobin Anderson’s staff at Iona will include three members of his FDU crew plus one new addition. The newcomer will be Pat Wallace, who has most recently been an assistant coach at Loyola Chicago. Before joining the Ramblers staff in 2019, he served as a graduate assistant

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Daily Dirt – 3/28/23

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) It’s been a crazy few days as we get closer to the Final Four. Here are some things that I’ve heard as guys get ready to head to Houston… Names that I have heard at NJIT are Maryland assistant Grant Billmeier, Merrimack head coach Joe Gallo, Butler assistant Kevin Kuwik, and

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OFFICIAL: Rodney Terry named Head Basketball Coach at Texas

Following-up on today’s earlier report. Rodney Terry has officially had the interim tag removed, and is the new head men’s basketball coach at Texas. Pretty interesting release from UT – some stats, a bunch of quotes, and a lot of pictures. Check it out HERE.

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OFFICIAL: Huss named Head Basketball Coach at High Point

Following-up on a report from this weekend. High Point has made the hiring of Alan Huss official this afternoon. Here’s the release from the school: High Point University President Nido R. Qubein announced the hiring of Alan Huss as the new men’s basketball head coach Monday inside the Qubein Arena and Conference Center. “High Point

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