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OFFICIAL: Howard Announces Blakeney as Head Basketball Coach

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Howard University Director of Athletics Kery Davis has announced the hiring of Kenneth Blakeney as Howard University’s 10th head men’s basketball in program history. “I am delighted to welcome Kenny Blakeney as our new men’s basketball coach,” said Howard Director of Athletics Kery Davis. “Kenny comes from a rich basketball pedigree having played for and coached under many of the best coaches

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OFFICIAL: Nienaber Named Head Basketball Coach at Delta State

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Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back on April 30th (DII Dirt)… One of NCAA Division II’s most successful head coaches is set to take over the Delta State University Men’s Basketball program, as Director of Athletics Mike Kinnison announced Mike Nienaber as the 16th head coach of the Statesmen on Monday,

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HoopDirt.com 2018-19 NCAA DI Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions

For Immediate Release May 6, 2019 University of Houston Head Basketball Coach Kelvin Sampson has been named as the HoopDirt.com NCAA DI Coach of the Year presented by Just Play Solutions for the 2018-19 college basketball season. Sampson qualified for the award by being named as the HoopDirt.com/Just Play Solutions Coach of the Week for Week

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Daily Dirt: JUCO Head Coaches on the Move…

Some JUCO head coaches on the move… Last week in the Daily Dirt, I mentioned that Bob Marlin’s search to replace Kevin Johnson (Tulane) at Louisiana Lafayette was focused on a current DI JUCO head coach. It’s not a secret anymore that the choice here is Daytona State head coach Brock Morris. In his only

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Looking to “climb the ladder?” Start by holding the ladder.

TeamSynced Customer Spotlight: Nick Goff, Director of Operations, Wright State Men’s Basketball No matter what role you’re in, serving those around you goes a long way. “Other duties as assigned” seems to be the theme when describing the responsibilities of many coaches and DOBO’s we’ve spoken with, including Nick Goff . HOLD THE LADDER “I’m

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Arkansas State Dirt..

I can confirm that Austin Peay assistant Rick Cabrera will join the staff at Arkansas State. He will replace Vince Walden who departed for Elon last week. Cabrera has been on Matt Figger’s staff at Austin Peay for the past two seasons. He has also been an assistant at his alma mater Tennessee Tech, as

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OFFICIAL: Pribble joins Seattle Basketball Staff

Following up on something that HoopDirt.com mentioned on Friday afternoon… Alex Pribble, who has spent the last four years revitalizing the men’s basketball program at Saint Martin’s University, has been named an associate head coach on the Seattle University staff, Head Coach Jim Hayford announced Friday. “We are very fortunate to have Alex join our staff,” said

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Bell Named Assistant Coach at Tennessee Tech

Tennessee Tech men’s basketball head coach John Pelphrey announced another addition to his staff with the hiring of Andre Bell as an assistant coach. Bell comes to Tech after spending five of the past seven years as an assistant and associate head coach at Moberly Area Community College in Moberly, Mo. “I’m thankful, first of

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SEATTLE DIRT: D2 Head Coach to be added to Redhawks staff

I can confirm that Seattle University head coach Jim Hayford will add DII Saint Martin’s (WA) head coach Alex Pribble to his staff as an assistant coach. Pribble has been the head coach at Saint Martin’s for the past four seasons where he compiled an 83-41 record (26-6 this past season). Before becoming the Saints

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Hutchins joins George Mason Basketball staff

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George Mason University men’s basketball head coach Dave Paulsen announced that Pete Hutchins will join his staff as an assistant coach. Hutchins brings a diverse background of experience to the Patriot program which includes assistant coach tenures at the NCAA Div. I and Div. III levels, as well as nearly a decade as a prep

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Jenkins Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Buffalo

Head coach Jim Whitesell has completed his coaching staff with the addition of Hunter Jenkins as assistant coach. Jenkins most recently served as assistant coach at junior college powerhouse Odessa CC. This past season, Odessa went 28-7 and 14-2 in the WJCAC, one of the top junior college conferences in the nation. The Wranglers advanced

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Clemson does not renew the contract of assistant coach Steve Smith

Clemson has decided not to renew the contract of assistant basketball coach Steve Smith. Last week, Smith was heard on wiretap in a New York courtroom discussing the recruitment of Duke star Zion Williamson, and Clemson’s football program. Clemson released the following statements: STATEMENT FROM CLEMSON ATHLETICS: Clemson Athletics has not renewed the contract of

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