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DI DIRT: UMKC parts ways with Kareem Richardson

HoopDirt.com can confirm that UMKC has parted ways with head basketball coach Kareem Richardson. The Roos are already moving quickly here, as DHR has been hired to aid in the search. Richardson was hired at UMKC back in 2013. During his tenure, he compiled a 74-117 record, including an 11-20 mark this season.His best season

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Oregon Announces Contract Extension for Altman

University of Oregon Director of Athletics Rob Mullens announced today that the UO has agreed to terms and is finalizing a contract extension with head men’s basketball coach Dana Altman, pending Board of Trustees approval. The agreement runs through the 2025-26 season and is funded from athletic sources. “Dana and Reva Altman are an important

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OFFICIAL: Washington State fires Ernie Kent

Washington State University Director of Athletics Pat Chun announced Thursday that Men’s Head Basketball Coach Ernie Kent will not return as head coach of the Cougars next season. “I met with Ernie earlier today and let him know I would be making a change in the leadership of our basketball program,” said Chun. “We appreciate

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REPORT: Ernie Kent out at Washington State

Washington State is parting ways with head basketball coach Ernie Kent. This was first reported by Jon Rothstein. Kent had been at Washington since 2014, and had never been able to get it going there. He went 58-98 in his five seasons in Pullman, including an 11-21 (4-14 PAC-12) mark this year. He had never

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OFFICIAL: Sanderson resigns at Freed-Hardeman

Following up on something that I mentioned earlier in today’s Daily Dirt… Freed-Hardeman University (TN) head basketball coach Jim Sanderson stepped down from his position on Wednesday. The head coach spent three season at the helm of the Lions program. “I want to thank Freed-Hardeman University and coach (Mike) McCutchen for the opportunity to lead

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Buffalo’s Oats inks 5-year extension

The University at Buffalo and men’s basketball coach Nate Oats have agreed to a new five-year contract through the 2024 season, Director of Athletics Mark Alnutt announced today. The new contract makes Oats the highest paid coach in the Mid-American Conference with an annual salary of $837,000 which includes a base salary of $612,000 and

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Ireland Named Head Basketball Coach at Dalton State

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Alex Ireland shed the title of interim basketball coach, making him the third head coach in Roadrunner history, the Athletic Department announced Thursday. “I am pleased to announce Alex Ireland as our basketball coach,” said Interim Chief of Staff Jon Jaudon.  “Alex demonstrates a commitment to the mission and values of the College and Athletic

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Cal Poly Search Update II….

Following up on my Cal Poly search update from Monday… There have been at least five interviews held in Las Vegas so far for the vacant job at Cal Poly. The names that I’ve heard are: Gus Argenal (assistant coach Nevada), Tarvish Felton (assistant coach Fresno State), and Danny Yoshikawa (assistant coach St. Mary’s). I

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Daily Dirt – 3/14/19

A few things to start the day… An interesting early name at William & Mary is former Georgetown and Princeton head coach John Thompson III. W&M AD Samantha Huge was the associate AD at Georgetown when JTIII was the Hoyas head coach. Obviously really early here though. I have heard Xavier assistant Jonas Hayes’ name

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Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout: Combo Shooting Workout with Mike Dunn

Our friend and shooting guru Mike Dunn is back in the Dish Lab with a great combo shooting workout! Throughout this workout Mike gives us great pro-tips on how to maximize your time in the gym. This workout consists of 5 shooting drills totaling 115 shots: 2 point spot shooting (25 shots) Free throws (20

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Official Statement from William & Mary on Shaver dismissal

Following up on the earlier news of the firing of Tony Shaver at William & Mary. The college has released the following statement: William & Mary Director of Athletics Samantha K. Hugeannounced today that head men’s basketball coach Tony Shaverwill not be retained.  The Tribe season ended Sunday in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Quarterfinals,

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Rowe to be retained at James Madison

Heading off any speculation of what the off season may bring for the James Madison men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Jeff Bourne released the following statement today announcing his support for head coach Louis Rowe; JMU Nation,  As we sit in the heart of March Madness and with our spring sports fully in action,

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