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USC Salk Men’s Basketball Staff Update

USC Salkehatchie Head Coach Glen Mayo is happy to announce additions to the men’s basketball coaching staff.   “We are excited. These three young men are eager to come in and work hard on and off the court. They come from great coaching backgrounds and will be great ambassadors to the University,” Mayo said.  Coach David

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OFFICIAL: Havens named Head Basketball Coach at Northeastern State

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Ja Havens has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Northeastern State University. This was first reported by HoopDirt.com on Sunday (D2 DIRT). NSU released the following statement this afternoon: Northeastern State University will be welcoming back Ja (pronounced as Jay) Havens as its eleventh head men’s basketball coach, Interim Director of

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Majerle Sues Grand Canyon; GCU responds

Grand Canyon University has released a statement following reports that former head basketball coach Dan Majerle has filed suit against the school. Majerle reportedly is suing for breach of contract. Here’s the statement: GCU was surprised to learn through members of the media that former coach Dan Majerle has apparently filed a lawsuit against the

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Houston tabbed as Head Basketball Coach at Cardinal Stritch U.

Cardinal Stritch University and the Stritch Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced the hiring of Anthony Houston as the new head men’s basketball coach after spending the last four seasons as assistant coach on the Stritch staff. Houston starts his 5th year with the Stritch Wolves program after being assistant coach for the Wolves the

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OFFICIAL: Brandl named Head Basketball Coach at McCook CC

Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on 5/15 (DAILY DIRT). The hiring of Jacob Brandl as the head coach at McCook CC (NE) has now been made official. The college has released the following: A former Mid-Plains Community College student and North Platte native has been named the next men’s basketball coach

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D2 DIRT: Clayton State opens

I can confirm that Jimmy Link is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Clayton State University (GA). Link had served as the head coach at the school for the past five seasons where he compiled a 71-70 (.504) mark. He was named as the Peach Belt Conference Coach of the Year for

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OFFICIAL: Green Bay, Darner part ways

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander confirmed today, Monday, May 18, 2020, that the University and men’s basketball coach Linc Darner have decided to part ways. Darner completes his head coaching career for the Phoenix with a 92-80 overall record in five seasons. He most notably led the Phoenix back to the NCAA Tournament in

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Mailhot named Assistant Basketball Coach at Minnesota

University of Minnesota head men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino announced Monday the addition of Jeff Mailhot to his staff as assistant coach. Mailhot has over a decade of college coaching experience, most recently serving in the same role at Iona College last season. “Jeff is a perfect fit for our program,” Pitino said. “He has

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BREAKING: Darner out at Green Bay

According to a Tweet by Jeff Goodman, Linc Darner is out as the head basketball coach at Wisconsin Green Bay. Darner had been the head coach at Green Bay since 2015. During his tenure there, he went 92-80 (.535), including a 17-16 (11-7) record this past season. His best season came in 2015-16, when his

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D2 DIRT: Northeastern State (OK) set to tab alum as new head basketball coach

Multiple sources have told me that East Central University (OK) head coach Ja Havens will be the choice as the new head basketball coach at Northeastern State University (OK). Havens, an Oklahoma native, played at NSU (1996-98), and also worked as a GA there (1999-2001). He has spent the past eight seasons as the head

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Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout: Floater Warm Up

This is a great 2 foot floater series from our partner DJ Sackmann in the Dish Lab. It’s a great way to get the body moving and work on footwork and touch in the lane. Check out the full breakdown below! Make sure to focus on the details like catching with a split catch and

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OFFICIAL: Chappell named Head Basketball Coach at Johnson County CC

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Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned on back on 5/3 (DAILY DIRT). The hiring of Rand Chappell at Johnson County CC has now been made official. Here is the official statement from the school: Johnson County Community College director of athletics Randy Stange has announced that Rand Chappell has been selected as the

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