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OFFICIAL: Rutgers and Steve Pikiell Agree to Contract Extension

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Following up on a report from earlier today… Rutgers University and Steve Pikiell have come to terms on a contract that will keep the head men’s basketball coach courtside at the Rutgers Athletic Center through the 2023-24 season. Introduced as the 19th coach in program history on March 22, 2016 with an initial contract that

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REPORT: Pikiell Contract Extension at Rutgers to be Approved Today

According to a report by NJ Advance Media, Rutgers head basketball coach Steve Pikiell has signed a long-term extension to remain as Rutgers men’s basketball coach. The contract is expected to be approved at 4 p.m. Wednesday at a specially called meeting of the university’s Board of Governors. Details of the extension are not known

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DePagter Steps Down as Head Basketball Coach at Lawrence University; Kellett Named Interim Coach

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Lawrence University men’s basketball coach Joel DePagter has stepped down from his post, Director of Athletics Christyn Abaray announced. DePagter was in his 11th season at Lawrence as the Vikings’ head coach and has been with the program in some capacity for more than two decades. “Joel has decided to move on from Lawrence effective

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HoopDirt.com Daily News – 1/9/18

HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… Kentucky associate head coach Kenny Payne is getting some strong support for the Louisville job. In a recent article by Rick Bozich on WDRB.com, former Cardinal standouts Pervis Ellison and Billy Thompson give Payne (a Louisville alum) their endorsement. Also, Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown

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WEEK 8: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions

Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 8 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. The coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2017-18 college basketball season. Past weekly and yearly

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The Best of the Best Choose Dr. Dish

Dr. Dish Basketball is proud to have made new strides in basketball technology and training the past year with the launch of Skill Builder and our Training Management System. Along the way, top trainers across the country have decided to join the Dr. Dish Family and utilize our training machines to take their players to

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UW-Rock County Basketball Coach on Leave After Allegedly Punching Official

Associated Press Authorities say a college men’s basketball coach in Wisconsin has been arrested for allegedly punching an official after a game. The State Journal reports that UW-Rock County coach Jamal Mosley is accused of punching Madison official Pat Henderson after Rock County’s 80-76 loss at UW-Waukesha on Wednesday night. Mosley was arrested on suspicion

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HoopDirt.com Daily News – 1/5/18

HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… NAIA Dakota State (S.D.) University Head Trojan Men’s Basketball Coach Gary Garner will return to sidelines this weekend.  He has been out since October 29th while recovering from surgery for pancreatic cancer. DSU Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Michael Larsen took over the head coaching roles during

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Eastern Mennonite Head Coach Kirby Dean To Step Down After Season

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Eastern Mennonite University has announced that head men’s basketball coach Kirby Dean will resign at the end of the current season. He has accepted a position as the director of parks and recreation for Rockingham County. In his 15th season at his alma mater, Dean is the all-time winningest coach in program history and has

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HoopDirt.com Daily News – 1/3/18

HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… Pitt head coach Kevin Stallings was not happy with Louisville fans last night. Towards the end of the Panthers blow out loss last night, Stallings can be heard saying to someone in the crowd “at least we didn’t pay our guys $100,000.” He then responded to

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WEEK 7: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions

Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 7 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. The coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2017-18 college basketball season. Past weekly and yearly

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Dr. Dish Skill Builder: 8 WAYS TO BE A GREAT TEAMMATE

This article is the 1st of a series from Pat Freeman of our partners at Midwest 3 on 3. We are very fortunate to work with Pat as he has tremendous experience within basketball training and coaching. You can check out different basketball drills from Pat in the Dish Lab here! I have been fortunate to train

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