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OFFICIAL: Kris “Bucket” Baumann Hired as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Odessa College

Following up on something that I tweeted back on 5/16. It’s now been made official that Kris Baumann, former assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Texas El Paso, has accepted the position as the new Odessa College head basketball coach. OC Athletic Director Wayne Baker stated that “Kris wanted to coach for an

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Former Ole Miss Assistant Todd Abernethy named Head Basketball Coach at TIU

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Todd Abernethy, a former standout point guard and assistant coach at the University of Mississippi, was named head coach Monday of the men’s basketball team at Trinity International University. Abernethy, a native of Carmel, Indiana, played at Ole Miss from 2003-2007 and earned All-SEC honors in 2006-07 after leading the Rebels to the SEC Western

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OFFICIAL: Steve Lepore Joins EKU Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff

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Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on April 2nd (Daily Dirt – 4/2/18)… Steve Lepore has joined the Eastern Kentucky men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, head coach A.W. Hamilton announced on Monday. The former Wake Forest standout and professional basketball player comes to EKU following three seasons as an

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Puget Sound names Shelton Men’s Basketball Head Coach

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Puget Sound Director of Athletics Amy Hackett is excited to welcome back to campus Aubrey Shelton as the university’s newly appointed Men’s Basketball Head Coach. “We are thrilled to have Aubrey return to Puget Sound. He has consistently achieved a high level of success over his 11 years as a head coach at Lincoln High

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Dr. Dish Skill Builder: Pick and Pop Series with Greg Stiemsma

Dr. Dish Basketball was fortunate to be joined by Former NBA Player, Greg Stiemsma, in the Dish Lab to demonstrate a few concepts and basketball drills that he learned while playing Division 1 basketball and in the NBA. In this series, Greg demonstrates 3 different reads that result in a Pick and Pop action after

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REPORT: Winston-Salem State to name Cleo Hill, Jr. Head Basketball Coach

According to a report by the Winston-Salem Journal, Cleo Hill, Jr. is expected to be named as the next head basketball coach at Winston Salem State. HoopDirt.com first mentioned Hil’s involvement here late last week (Daily Dirt – 5/18/18). Hill, the son of WSSU legend Cleo Hill, Sr. (8th overall pick in 1961 NBA Draft),

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Alexander Named Interim Head Coach at Northwest Christian University

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Eddie Alexander, who had been an assistant coach with the Beacons for the past two seasons, has been asked to stay on as the Interim Head Coach for the 2018-19 season. Alexander replaces Luke Jackson, who resigned earlier this week. A well-known AAU coach, Alexander has been the director of Dribble Drive Basketball for fifteen

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UMass Announces Contract Extension For Men’s Basketball Head Coach Matt McCall

University of Massachusetts Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford announced a one-year extension to the current contract of men’s basketball head coach Matt McCall. The updated contract is now extended through March 28, 2023. “After just one year at UMass, it is apparent that Matt very quickly changed the trajectory of our basketball program for the

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Miller Promoted to Assistant Head Coach at TCU

TCU vs South Dakota men’s basketball in Fort Worth, Texas on November 15, 2017. (Photo/Sharon Ellman )

TCU men’s basketball head coach Jamie Dixon announced on Friday the promotion of Ryan Miller to assistant head coach. Miller earned the promotion after serving the past two seasons as an assistant coach. “Ryan has played a big part in our success over the past two seasons,” said Dixon. “He’s been a great representation of

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Amir Abdur-Rahim Joins Bulldogs’ Staff

Atlanta native Amir Abdur-Rahim (pronounced Uh-mere ab-durr Ra-heem) has joined the Georgia Basketball staff as an assistant coach, head coach Tom Crean announced on Friday. “We are excited to bring Amir, Ari and their daughter Laila home to Georgia to join the UGA community and our Basketball Family,” Crean said. “Amir has proven himself to

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Kyle Manary Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Angelina College

Kyle Manary has resigned as the head basketball coach at NJCAA Angelina College (TX). Manary had been the Roadrunners head coach for the past two seasons where he won 37 games. About an hour ago, Manary posted the following message on Facebook: Today is a bitter sweet day for us. I have decided to resign

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Northwest Missouri State Basketball Staff Update

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Northwest Missouri State University’s Head Men’s Basketball Coach has announced the hiring of Bryston Williams and Zach Schneider to the position of Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. “Bryston brings a great amount of energy and contagious enthusiasm to our program,” said McCollum.  “He was here at the start of my head coaching career and was a

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