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Sadler Joins Oklahoma Men’s Basketball Staff as Special Advisor

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Oklahoma head men’s basketball coach Porter Moser announced Thursday the addition of Doc Sadler to his staff as special advisor to the head coach. “I am excited to have Doc join my staff and bring invaluable experience to the program,” said Moser. “To have a spot come open when the season starts is never easy to fill. In

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Worrell steps down as Men’s Basketball Head Coach at D3 Bethany

Bethany College men’s basketball head coach Mike Worrell has announced that he is stepping down effective immediately. Worrell was hired as Bethany’s 27th head coach on June 4, 2021.   Director of Athletics Brian Sansom will take over as interim head coach.   “On behalf of Bethany College, I thank Mike for his dedication to Bison athletics and

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Yaklich extended through 2025-26 at UIC

Flames men’s basketball head coach Luke Yaklich and the University of Illinois Chicago have agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2025-26 season, Director of Athletics Michael Lipitz announced Monday. The extension is pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees at its meeting this week. “Luke leads by example with his passion, work ethic, and

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D3 MSOE Head Coach Brian Miller resigns

Milwaukee School of Engineering head men’s basketball coach Brian Miller will step away from coaching following the Raiders game on Saturday 11/19. The veteran head coach will remain as the AD at the college according to the following statement released on social media earlier tonight: Miller quick facts: Coaching Awards and Accomplishments

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Combs steps down as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Carroll University

Carroll University Director of Athletics Michael Schulist has announced a change of leadership in the men’s basketball program, with Head Coach Paul Combs stepping down from his position after 10-years in the program. “We would like to thank coach Combs and his family for everything they’ve done for the Pioneer men’s basketball program the last ten years,” says

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Jordan Named Inaugural Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Notre Dame of Maryland University

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Notre Dame of Maryland University and the NDMU athletic department are pleased to announce the hiring of T.J. Jordan as the department’s inaugural men’s basketball head coach. Starting in the 2023-24 academic year, the new program will begin competition in NCAA Division III and in the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC). Jordan joins the Gators

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Daily Dirt – 11/14/22

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Two quick things… Hartford interim head coach Tom Devitt will add Paul Harris as an assistant coach. Harris, who played at Syracuse (2006-09), retired from a professional career overseas and in the G-League that lasted 12-years. He will join recently hired assistant Jeff Rafferty on Devitt’s staff. An official announcement is

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WEEK 1: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions

Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 1 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2022-23 college basketball season. This is the eighth season that

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Northern Colorado, Smiley agree to new 5-year contact

The University of Northern Colorado and head men’s basketball coach Steve Smiley have agreed to a new contract that will keep him at the helm through the 2026-227. The new five-year agreement became official today upon approval at the Board of Trustees meeting. “I am honored by the faith President Feinstein and Director of Athletics Darren Dunn

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UNC Asheville adds Ruffolo as Director of Basketball Operations

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UNC Asheville Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Morrell announced Friday that Robby Ruffolo has been named the program’s new Director of Basketball Operations. “I am really excited to have Robby serving in the Director of Operations role,” said Morrell. “He is an extremely bright and talented young coach. He is a guy that will be able to

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Pierre named DBO at Alabama

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The Alabama men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats announced Thursday morning the hiring of Josh Pierre as the men’s basketball director of basketball operations. “Josh comes to us from a basketball family who has been in the business his whole life,” head coach Nate Oats said. “Josh is a hard worker with high character and had a lot of

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Exclusive Coaches Mentorship Program with Phil Beckner and Current NBA & College Coaches

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