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University Arkansas assistant basketball coaches receive pay increases

According to WholeHogSports.com, University of Arkansas assistant basketball coaches Melvin Watkins, T.J. Cleveland, and Scotty Thurman have all received pay increases for the 2018-19 season. The report, which was obtained from a freedom of information act request, lists the increases (and salaries) as following: Melvin Watkins: increase of $8,000 to $391,635 T.J. Cleveland: increase of

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JUCO DIRT: Northwest College (WY) Men’s Basketball Job Opens

I have heard from multiple sources that the job at NJCAA DI Northwest College (WY) is open. It sounds like Brian Erickson has stepped away from the basketball position to assume the role of Athletic Director. Erickson had been the Trapper’s head coach for the past six seasons. There is some speculation that his replacement

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Gold Named Assistant Coach at Black Hills State University

Black Hills State University head men’s basketball coach, Ryan Thompson, has announced the addition of Chris Gold as an assistant coach for the Yellow Jackets. “I am thrilled for the opportunity to join Black Hills State University and work for a great young basketball mind, in Coach Thompson,” said Gold. “I grew up watching the

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UIW appoints Taylor Land as assistant men’s basketball coach

University of the Incarnate Word head men’s basketball coach, Dr. Carson Cunningham, has announced the appointment of Taylor Land as an assistant basketball coach. “We’re excited to welcome Taylor to UIW,” Cunningham said. “He turned in a stellar career at St. Edwards University in Austin, showcasing a refined game to go along with his chiseled

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Matt Bowen added to Valpo Men’s Basketball Staff

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The Valparaiso University men’s basketball program welcomes back a familiar face to the bench this season, as head coach Matt Lottich announced today that Matt Bowen has returned to Valpo as special assistant to the head coach/director of basketball operations. “We’re lucky to bring on board to our program somebody like Matt, who owns a

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Britto Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Lycoming

Former professional basketball player and UMass Dartmouth standout Joseph Britto is set for his first season as an assistant basketball coach at Lycoming College, first-year head coach Mike McGarvey announced on Friday, August 17. He is McGarvey’s first hire as head coach, as he will join fifth-year volunteer assistant Jack McAndrew. Britto played two seasons

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Jackson Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Fort Valley State

Fort Valley State University’s Vice President for Advancement and Interim Athletics Director Anthony Holloman today announced the resignation of Head Men’s Basketball Coach Samuel Jackson, effective September 30, 2018. Jackson informed university officials of his decision on Tuesday morning. “After visiting with my family, I made a decision to devote time to critical family issues

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Dayton State Men’s Basketball Staff Update

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Brock Morris, Daytona State College Head Men’s Basketball Coach announced the hiring of Chad Donley, Justin Mann, and Adeel Sahibzada to the roles of assistant coach. “We are extremely excited to add these three great coaches to our inaugural staff.” Said Coach Morris. “They each bring unique experiences to their respective positions and will be

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Jones Receives New Four-Year Contract at Old Dominion

Old Dominion has signed Jeff Jones to a four-year contract that will keep the veteran basketball coach at the University at least through 2021-22. Jones received a raise of about $50,000 per year over the original deal he signed in 2014 and will be among the three highest-paid coaches in Conference USA, according to Dr.

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ScoutsFocus is looking for college coaches to work fall showcases

We are looking for current college coaches to help us out with our Fall camp staffing (Generally any NON NCAA D1 Coaches and NCAA D1 Managers/GA’s are allowed to work our events).We do allow former NCAA D1 coaches to work our camps. Our camps are mostly directed by a staff with over 71 years of NCAA D1

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Lindsey Named Assistant Basketball Coach at St. Edward’s University

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Trey Lindsey, a 2015 graduate and two-year starter and captain at St. Edward’s University, has been announced as the assistant men’s basketball coach for the Hilltoppers by Head Coach Andre Cook. Lindsey was the assistant men’s basketball coach at Loyola University New Orleans for one season where he helped guide the Wolf Pack to a

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Daily Dirt – 8/23/18

Some things that I’ve heard… Murray State video coordinator Cody Cohen will become an assistant coach at Palm Beach State (FL). He had spent the past two seasons on the Racers staff, and served as a graduate assistant at Florida Atlantic before that. I have heard that Coastal Carolina special assistant Daniel Waln has become

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