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OFFICIAL: Siddle tabbed as new Head Basketball Coach at UNCW Wilmington

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Takayo Siddle, a key lieutenant for Kevin Keatts during UNCW’s resurgence in men’s basketball earlier this decade, is returning to the Port City as the new head coach of the Seahawk program. Siddle, 33, is making his fifth coaching stop and first as a head coach. He previously served as an assistant coach at Hargrave

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Richards named Head Basketball Coach at UNC Pembroke

Having already served five seasons as an associate head coach during a record-breaking era for the Braves from 2014-19, Drew Richards was announced as the 16th head coach in the 80-year history of the men’s basketball program at UNC Pembroke on Friday. Richards returns to Pembroke following a 2019-20 campaign that saw him lead Lander

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HOT: UNCW set to hire Takayo Siddle

HoopDirt.com can confirm multiple reports that NC State assistant Takayo Siddle will be named as the new head basketball coach at UNC Wilmington. Siddle was an assistant at UNCW from 2014-17 under then head coach Kevin Keatts (who he then followed to NC State). The Eden, NC native played at Hargrave Military Academy for Keatts

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REPORT: Minnesota’s Pitino to return next season

University of Minnesota head basketball coach will return to coach the Gophers next season, according to a report in the Twin Cities Pioneer Press. There has been much speculation over the future of the 7th year head coach as the Gophers struggled through a 15-16 (8-12 Big Ten) season. During his tenure at Minnesota, Pitino

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OFFICIAL: UAB fires Ehsan

The UAB Department of Athletics has announced a change in leadership for the men’s basketball program. A national search for the Blazers’ seventh coach in program history is underway. In four years, Robert Ehsan coached the Blazers to an overall record of 76-57 and 38-34 in Conference USA play. UAB participated in the 2019 CBI.

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Liberty and McKay Agree to Contract Extension

Following Liberty men’s basketball’s best season in school history, Liberty University and men’s basketball head coach Ritchie McKay have agreed on a contract extension. “I am very thankful for the leadership that continues to invest and believe in our program. It is truly a privilege to be a part of something bigger than yourself,” McKay

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REPORT: UIC to part ways with Steve McClain

According to a report by Jeff Borzello, the University of Illinois Chicago will part ways with head basketball coach Steve McClain. McClain led UIC to a 18-17 (10-8 Horizon) record this past season. In his five years at the school, McClain wet 76-93, but really turned the program around after s 5-win first season (averaging

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REPORT: Ehsan out at UAB

UAB has parted ways with head men’s basketball coach Rob Ehsan according to a Jon Rothstein report. Ehsan just wrapped up his 4th season at UAB with a 19-13 (9-9) record. His squad was coming off of back-to-back 20 win campaigns in 17-18 and 18-19. He wraps up his tenure with a 76-57 overall mark

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Cluess resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Iona

After 10 years of extraordinary dedication to Iona College, the men’s basketball program, our students, and the community, Tim Cluess is stepping down as head coach so that he may focus on making a full recovery from his recent health concerns, and serve in an advisory role. “I want to sincerely thank the Iona College

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Grand Canyon fires Thunder Dan Majerle

Grand Canyon University announced on Thursday that it has parted ways with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Dan Majerle. “We have made the decision to move in a new direction with our men’s basketball program.” GCU President Brian Mueller said. “We wish Coach Majerle the best of luck in his future endeavors.” “GCU has become a

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D2 DIRT: Holy Names (CA) makes coaching change

I have heard from multiple sources that Omar Sanchez is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Holy Names University in Oakland, CA. Sanchez had been at Holy Names since 2000, first as a player, then as an assistant coach, and in 2011 was named as the head coach. This past season, the

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OFFICIAL: Gibson named Head Basketball Coach at Western New Mexico

Western New Mexico Director of Athletics Scott Noble has announced Zane Gibson as the next Head Men’s Basketball Coach for Mustang Athletics. “First, I would like to thank Dr. Joseph Shepard and Scott Noble for the opportunity to lead their Men’s Basketball team. Both are tremendous leaders whom have an excellent vision for Western New

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