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Bethel College parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Ryne Lightfoot

Ryne Lightfoot has separated employment with Bethel College. Because this is a confidential employment matter, no further details can be provided at this time. The Pilots Men’s Basketball program has a storied history and Bethel is committed to providing a smooth transition for players and fans. We have named Assistant Coach and former Bethel basketball

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REPORT: Georgia State’s Ron Hunter nearing deal with Tulane

According to a report from Jon Rothstein, Georgia State’s Ron Hunter is finalizing a deal to become the next head basketball coach at Tulane. Following last night’s loss to Houston in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Hunter told the press when asked about the Tulane rumors that he is “going to take 48

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Barbarick steps down as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at DII Concordia (OR)

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Brad Barbarick is stepping down as the head men’s basketball coach at Concordia University after 25 years on the sidelines in the Navy & White.  Barbarick has guided the Cavaliers to 375 wins the past 25 years including guiding Concordia to the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Basketball Championships Tournament two years ago in their

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Wingreen Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at DIII Lancaster Bible College

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The Lancaster Bible College Athletic Department has announced a coaching change, as Director of Athletics Pete Beers has accepted the resignation of Head Men’s Basketball Coach Andrew Wingreen effective April 1, 2019. Wingreen, the 13th head coach in program history, guided the Chargers to a 14-13 overall record this past season. Lancaster Bible won the

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Vanderbilt Fires Bryce Drew

Bryce Drew will not return as the head men’s basketball coach at Vanderbilt for the 2019-20 season, as announced Friday by Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletics Director Malcolm Turner. “Vanderbilt is committed to competing at the highest levels on and off the court. After careful consideration, we’ve decided to make a

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Danny Manning will Return to Wake Forest

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Wake Forest University men’s basketball head coach Danny Manning will return for the 2019-20 season, Athletic Director Ron Wellman announced on Friday (March 22). The 2019-20 campaign will be Manning’s sixth season leading the program. “Following the season, Danny and I had an extensive series of meetings to discuss the future of the program,” said

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Daily Dirt – 3/22/19

A few things to wrap-up a busy week… Siena needs to do the right thing and name Carmen Maciariello as their head coach – quickly. He’s assumed the interim tag for now, but that needs to be removed if they want to bring some stability back to this program. After a one-and-done from Jamion Christian,

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REPORT: Alabama, Avery Johnson negotiating buyout

Alabama and head men’s basketball coach Avery Johnson are negotiating a buyout according to a report by AL.com. The Crimson Tide finished the 2018-19 season with an 18-16 (8-10 SEC) record, and were upset on Wednesday night in the NIT by Norfolk State. Johnson has a 75-62 record over his four seasons at Alabama. He

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Hartman Retires as Men’s Basketball Coach at LBCC

Linn-Benton Community College men’s basketball coach Everett Hartman has announced his retirement. He will remain in the position until his successor is named.   “My experience at LBCC has been tremendous,” Hartman said. “After much thought and reflection, I knew that it was time. I’m looking forward to spending more time with my wife and

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OFFICIAL: Jamion Christian Hired as GW Men’s Basketball Head Coach

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Jamion Christian, who architected a perennial Northeast Conference title contender at Mount St. Mary’s and turned Siena into one of the nation’s most improved teams in 2018-19, has been hired as GW men’s basketball head coach, Director of Athletics and Recreation Tanya Vogel announced Thursday. Christian led the Mount to a pair of NCAA Tournament

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REPORT: Jamion Christian to George Washington

Multiple outlets are reporting that Siena’s Jamion Christian will become the next head coach at George Washington. In his only season at Siena, Christian led the Saints to 17-16 (11-6 MAAC) record. Before being hired at Siena, he spent six seasons as the head coach at Mount Saint Mary’s where he went 101-95. More on

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Enriquez resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Western New Mexico

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Western New Mexico University Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Matt Enriquez has stepped down announced Director of Athletics Scott Noble. Enriquez has been at the helm of the Mustang men’s basketball program for the past 3 seasons, and before that an assistant for 10.  He began his college career in 2002 as a student-athlete. Back when

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