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Mark Svagera Named Head Basketball Coach at Briar Cliff University

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Briar Cliff athletic director Nic Nelson has named Mark Svagera the next head men’s basketball coach at Briar Cliff University. Svagera has been the top assistant coach for the Chargers for the past six seasons, helping the team achieve an overall record of 137-61 over that time span. Svagera also aided in BC winning back-to-back

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HOT: Interim Tag Removed; Spradlin Named Head Basketball Coach at Morehead State

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Story courtesy Nick Evans, Morehead State Athletic Media Relations Preston Spradlin, who spent the majority of the 2016-17 season as interim head coach and just concluded his third season with the program, has been named the 14th head men’s basketball coach at Morehead State. “First off, I am so grateful to President Wayne D. Andrews,

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Texas parts ways with assistant basketball coach David Cason

Texas head coach Shaka Smart just released the following statement: “David Cason will no longer be a part of our men’s basketball coaching staff. We are very appreciative of his efforts over the past two years here at Texas. We wish David and his family well in the future as he moves forward.” Cason was

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Daily Dirt – 3/16/17

Some things that I’ve heard while getting ready to watch the games… The search for Jerry Slocum’s successor at Youngstown State is starting to move. I’ve heard that the job could pay as low as $137,000-$150,000. With that being said, I’ve heard that some DII head coaches could be in the mix, including Indiana (Pa.)

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JUCO DIRT: Thomas Resigns as Head Coach at State Fair CC (MO)

HoopDirt.com can confirm that Kevin Thomas has resigned as the head basketball coach at State Fair CC (MO). He wraps up his seven year stint at SFCC with a 119-92 record including an 11-19 (1-8) mark this past season. He also spent three seasons as an assistant at SFCC, and was a GA at DII

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Few Wins 2016-17 Henry Iba Award

Jan 14, 2017; Spokane, WA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few looks on against the St. Mary’s Gaels during the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Mark Few, who guided Gonzaga to a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, has been named winner of the Henry Iba Award, given annually by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association to the national coach of the year. The announcement came today as the Zags prepared for their first-round NCAA Tournament game against South Dakota

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OFFICIAL: Cuonzo Martin Named Head Basketball Coach at Missouri

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University of Missouri Director of Athletics Jim Sterk announced today the appointment of Cuonzo Martin as Mizzou’s 19th head men’s basketball coach. Martin, who has spent the past three seasons as head coach at the University of California, has averaged 20.7 wins in nine seasons as a head coach with seven postseason appearances to his

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BREAKING: Lorenzo Romar Fired as Head Basketball Coach at Washington

Washington head coach Lorenzo Romar argues a call against his team while facing Colorado in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Lorenzo Romar will not return as head coach of the University of Washington men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Jennifer Cohen announced Wednesday. Romar recently completed his 15th season at the helm of the Huskies program. “After evaluating our men’s basketball program, I have determined that a change in leadership is necessary,” Cohen said. “Today

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Cal Statement on Cuonzo Martin

As we await the official announcement from Missouri on the hiring of Cuonzo Martin, Cal has released the following statement: Cuonzo Martin, who led California’s men’s basketball for the past three seasons, has resigned as head coach, Director of Athletics Mike Williams announced Wednesday. Martin has stepped down in order to pursue other opportunities. Assistant

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BREAKING: Portland State Fires Head Basketball Coach Tyler Geving

Portland State University announced Wednesday that Head Basketball Tyler Geving will not return for the 2017-18 season. Geving, the Vikings’ Head Coach for the past eight seasons, had two years remaining on his current contract. “I want to thank Coach Geving and his staff for their contributions to the development of our men’s basketball program,

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Greg Miller Named Head Basketball Coach at Cincinnati Christian University

Cincinnati Christian University has named Greg Miller as the Eagles new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Coach Miller is coming to CCU from Grace College, where he both played and is currently an assistant coach for the Lancers.  He will complete his time at Grace this week as the team is competing in the NCCAA Division I

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