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NCAA D1 Council approves 11/25 Basketball start date

The Division I Council approved moving the first contest date in Division I men’s and women’s basketball to Nov. 25 for the 2020-21 season. No exhibition games or closed scrimmages will be allowed before that date. Moving the start date back from Nov. 10 is intended to have contests begin when at least three-quarters of

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Former Wake Forest Video Coordinator headed to Southwest Mississippi

Corey Schmidt has joined the Southwest Mississippi men’s basketball program as a volunteer assistant coach. He comes to the team from Wake Forest University where he spent the 2019-20 season as video coordinator. The Nashville, TN, native, is a graduate of Belmont University with a B. S. degree in computer science and Master’s in Sport Management. Schmidt

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Apetrei named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Lindsey Wilson College

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Casey Apetrei has been hired as the next assistant coach of the Lindsey Wilson men’s basketball team, Head Coach Chris Starks announced on Wednesday. “I’m excited to be joining the staff here at Lindsey Wilson College,” Apetrei said. “The level of play in the Mid-South Conference is second to none and I am looking forward

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White Joins Ferrum Men’s Basketball Staff

Director of Athletics John Sutyak has announced the hiring of Anthony White Jr. as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Ferrum College. White will work under Head Coach Tyler Sanborn, who recently made the Old Dominion Athletic Conference tournament for the first time in school history. Prior to Ferrum, White served as the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

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Oklahoma State loses two basketball positions due to cuts

According to a report by Oklahoma State’s student run newspaper, The O’Colly, the Cowboys have lost two men’s basketball positions as a part of department wide personnel cuts in athletics The O’Colly received the names of the ten OSU athletics staffers who were laid off last week through an open records request. Men’s Basketball Special

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Bay College Men’s Basketball Staff Update

Bay College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Matt Johnson announced the additions of Will Carter, Jacob Polfus, TJ Schlenvogt, & Zach Rose to his staff. Will Carter will be the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach for the 2020-2021 season. Carter comes to Bay College with a multitude of experience as both a player and as a coach. 

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Authier promoted to Associate Head Coach at Augustana (SD)

Augustana head men’s basketball coach Tom Billeter has announced the promotion of Collin Authier from assistant coach to associate head coach of the Vikings. “Collin has been an incredibly hard-working and loyal member of my staff for a number of years and has more than earned not only the title but the added responsibility associated with

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College of Idaho Men’s Basketball Staff Update

College of Idaho head men’s basketball coach Colby Blaine recently announced changes to his staff – including the return of former Cascade Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Emanuel Morgan, as his top assistant. Morgan, a point-guard for the Yotes from 2013-17, returns to Caldwell after three seasons on the staff at Division II Western Oregon.

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Augustana College (IL) names Sortillo Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

It never hurts to go with a proven winner and that is exactly what first-year Augustana head men’s basketball coach Steve Schafer did recently when he tabbed Dylan Sortillo to fill an open vacancy on the Vikings staff. Sortillo, a 2018 Augustana graduate, left quite a legacy when his collegiate career ended in the NCAA

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Diener adds Young to Rockhurst Men’s Basketball Staff

Rockhurst Men’s Basketball head coach Drew Diener has announced the addition of Galen Young as an assistant coach for the Hawks. Young previously served two seasons as an assistant coach for the Lane College Dragons. “Galen is a great addition to our staff,” Diener said. “He comes highly recommended from every coach he has played

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Little Rock’s Walker receives contract extension

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Little Rock has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Darrell Walker, with the new deal running through the 2023-24 season. “Coach Walker has done a fantastic job bringing a talented and exciting group of young men together,” said Director of Athletics George Lee. “The future of Little Rock basketball is bright and we

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