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Official Statement from Lafayette on Mike Jordan’s status

Earlier today, I shared Mike Jensen’s Tweet on Lafayette head men’s basketball coach Mike Jordan being placed on leave. HoopDirt.com now has the complete official statement from Lafayette on the action that the school has taken: Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Jordan will be on a paid leave of absence while Lafayette investigates a complaint

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REPORT: Lafayette places Head Basketball Coach Mike Jordan on leave

According to a Tweet by Mike Jensen of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Lafayette head men’s basketball coach Mike Jordan has been placed on paid leave by the college. Jordan took over for long-time head coach Fran O’Hanlon back in March 2022. His team is currently 9-20 (7-9 Patriot League). McGarvey, the associate head coach, had spent the

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D2 NEWS: Harding’s Morgan announces retirement from coaching

Following-up on something that I teased on Twitter earlier this morning… D2 Harding University head men’s basketball coach Jeff Morgan will retire from coaching, but will remain as the AD. Here’s the full statement from the school: Harding University’s Jeff Morgan will retire as head men’s basketball coach at the end of the 2022-23 season but will

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REPORT: Radford Head Coach Nichols charged with DUI

According to a report this morning from the Roanoke Times, Radford head men’s basketball coach Darris Nichols was arrested last Sunday night and charged with driving under the influence. The report states that “Nichols, 36, was booked into the New River Valley Regional Jail at 11:41 p.m. Sunday after being arrested in Radford, according to

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WEEK 15: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions

Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 15 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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Boston – 2023 Spring NABC Championship Basketball Clinic – April 21-23

The NABC Championship Basketball Clinics provide basketball coaches from around the world an in-person opportunity to learn from the game’s top coaches.  This collaboration between the NABC and Championship Productions reinforces our shared vision of educating the next generation of coaches.  Why attend an NABC Clinic? Prizes and Discounts! Livestream and Replays! New Lower Fees

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Chicago – 2023 Spring NABC Championship Basketball Clinic – April 14-16

The NABC Championship Basketball Clinics provide basketball coaches from around the world an in-person opportunity to learn from the game’s top coaches.  This collaboration between the NABC and Championship Productions reinforces our shared vision of educating the next generation of coaches.  Why attend an NABC Clinic? Prizes and Discounts! Livestream and Replays! Clinic Brochure New

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Richmond’s Mooney to have heart surgery; will miss remainder of season

Richmond Men’s Basketball Head Coach Chris Mooney will have surgery next week to remove an aneurysm in his ascending aorta and will miss the remainder of the season, Mooney and Richmond Athletics announced Friday. Mooney will undergo the procedure at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va. Assistant Coach Peter Thomas will serve as Interim Head Coach

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NAIA NEWS: University of Providence (MT) Head Coach Steve Keller announces retirement

STORY: Jason Walker, University of Providence Sports Information Steve Keller, a 45-year veteran of the Montana coaches ranks has announced his decision to retire at the end of this season. Keller said it just felt like it was time to step away from the game he knows and loves, “They say that everybody knows when it

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New Mexico State fires Head Basketball Coach Greg Heiar

New Mexico State Chancellor Dan Arvizu sent the letter below to the NMSU campus earlier today announcing that he has fired Head Basketball Coach Greg Heiar: Heiar was placed on leave late last week, and the Aggies season was later cancelled, after serious allegations of hazing in the program had been brought to light. New

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WEEK 14: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions

Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 14 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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JUCO DIRT: Aaron returns to Central Arizona as Head Basketball Coach

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) After being removed as the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Central Arizona back in December, Tremaine Aaron has now returned to his former position. Back on 12/19, CAC AD Shelby Davis confirmed to the Casa Grande Dispatch that Aaron is “no longer with CAC,” adding she is not permitted to comment

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