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D2 DIRT: Emory and Henry set to open

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that the men’s basketball job at Emory and Henry will open, with an announcement coming sometime this week. Ben Thompson, who had been the Wasps head coach for the past five seasons will be taking a position in the advancement office at the college. Thompson led E&H’s transition

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Louisville Basketball Staff Update

University of Louisville men’s basketball head coach Pat Kelsey announced Wednesday the additions of assistant coaches Brian Kloman, Ronnie Hamilton and Thomas Carr to his staff, as well as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach/Chief of Staff Eli Foy. Kloman, Carr and Foy join Kelsey from the College of Charleston, while Hamilton comes to the Cardinals following two

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Veteran assistant Walker added to Ohio State Basketball Staff

Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler has announced another addition to his staff in veteran assistant Jamall Walker. Walker joins the program as an assistant coach. “I could not be more happy to welcome Jamall and his family to the Ohio State basketball family,” Diebler said. “Jamall’s recruiting success, his experience in the Big Ten

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Engelstad resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Mount St. Mary’s

Mount St. Mary’s University has announced that head men’s basketball coach Dan Engelstad has resigned to pursue other opportunities (UPDATE: He’s headed to Syracuse as an assistant).  A national search for the next men’s basketball coach will begin immediately.   “Thank you Mount St. Mary’s for an amazing six years,” said Engelstad.  “It was an honor to be

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Page retained as Assistant Coach at Oklahoma State

New Oklahoma State men’s basketball coach Steve Lutz announced Wednesday that former Cowboy Keiton Page will remain with the program as an assistant coach. “After visiting with Keiton, it was clear that our values and priorities align,” Lutz said. “I’m delighted to have him on our bench. His work ethic, basketball knowledge, leadership skills, and

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DePaul Basketball Staff Update

DePaul men’s basketball head coach Chris Holtmann announced several updates to his coaching staff, Tuesday afternoon. The Blue Demons will retain assistant coach Paris Parham and have added John McCausland and Tyler Hicks to the staff. McCausland will serve as Director of Basketball Operations (DOBO) and Hicks as Director of Men’s Basketball Recruiting. Parham first joined the

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OFFICIAL: John Calipari takes over at Arkansas

Naismith Hall of Fame coach John Calipari, who has led six teams to the Final Four, was named the 14th Razorback head men’s basketball coach, University of Arkansas Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek announced Wednesday. Calipari has signed a five-year contract to lead the Razorbacks with a salary beginning at $7 million

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D3 DIRT: Hartwick opens

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Nick Ciresi is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Hartwick College. Ciresi had spent the past three seasons as the Hawks head coach, where he put together a 12-59 (.169) record. This past season, Hartwick went 1-22 (0-16 E8). Prior to his time at

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Kirkland named Head Basketball Coach at Delta College

Delta College has announced the appointment of Ramon Kirkland as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. With an illustrious coaching career spanning 15 years in the realm of basketball, Coach Ramon brings a wealth of experience, expertise, and a winning mindset to the Delta College athletic program. As the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Coach

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Brian Bess retires as Head Basketball Coach at Three Rivers College

Brian Bess has retired as the head men’s basketball coach at Three Rivers College. Bess just wrapped up his 31st year as a Physical Education Professor and 4th year as Athletic Director/Head Men’s Basketball Coach at TRC. Back in 2020, Bess took over the men’s basketball program following the retirement of his father Gene, who had

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Heiar resigns at Mineral Area; Set to take over at Trinity Valley

Mineral Area Community College released the following statement on the status of head men’s basketball coach Greg Heiar: Greg Heiar has resigned from his position as head men’s basketball coach at Mineral Area College and has accepted the head men’s basketball coach position at Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas. In one season leading

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