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NAIA NEWS: Jamestown names D1 assistant as new Head Basketball Coach

University of Jamestown Director of Athletics Austin Hieb has announced Casey Bruggeman as the new head coach of Jimmie men’s basketball. “What an incredible honor to become the next men’s basketball coach at the University of Jamestown,” Bruggeman said. “I would like to thank President Polly Peterson, Austin Hieb, and Greg Ulland for selecting me

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DAILY DIRT: Search Firm Updates

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Here’s my updated search firm list. Will add more as I hear them…. Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Women’s searches: Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 NAIA

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REPORT: Mercer parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Greg Gary

According to a Field of 68 report, Mercer has parted ways with men’s basketball coach Greg Gary. Gary had spent the past five seasons at Mercer, where he put together a 81-79 (.506) record. This past season, the Bears went 16-17 (8-10 SoCon). Prior to his time at Mercer, Gary spent eight seasons working as

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Joyner out as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Hampton

Edward Joyner, Jr., a fixture on the Hampton sidelines for the past 15 years, will not have his contract renewed as head basketball coach, it was announced today. The Pirates completed the 2023-24 season on Saturday with an 80-50 loss to Delaware in the second round of the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Championships. Hampton finished

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OFFICIAL: Gray named Head Basketball Coach at Coastal Carolina

Following-up on yesterday’s report – the hiring of Justin Gray at Coastal Carolina is now official. Here is the release from CCU announcing the move: Justin Gray has been named the men’s basketball head coach at Coastal Carolina, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and University Recreation Matt Hogue announced today.  Gray will be formally introduced

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Yaklich out as Head Basketball Coach at UIC

 Luke Yaklich will not return next season as head coach of UIC men’s basketball, Director of Athletics Michael Lipitz announced. “After a thorough evaluation, we determined the time has come for a change,” said Lipitz. “We sincerely thank Luke for his leadership over the past four seasons. He is a man of integrity and is genuinely invested in the

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REPORT: Coastal Carolina set to hire Western Carolina’s Justin Gray

According to a Jon Rothstein report, Coastal Carolina intends to name Western Carolina’s Justin Gray as their new head men’s basketball coach. Gray’s Catamounts, who went 20-11 (11-7), wrapped up their season yesterday with a 79-76 OT loss in the SoCon Tournament to Furman. During Gray’s three years at WCU, their win total improved from

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Dana Ford out as Head Basketball Coach at Missouri State

Missouri State University Director of Athletics Kyle Moats announced Sunday a change in the head coaching position for the men’s basketball program, relieving coach Dana Ford of his duties after the conclusion of the season. Missouri State finished the year with a 17-16 overall record and an 8-12 ledger in Missouri Valley Conference play. The Bears were

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William & Mary fires Head Basketball Coach Dane Fischer

William & Mary Director of Athletics Brian D. Mann announced a change in leadership within the men’s basketball program Sunday morning.   The Tribe will part ways with current head coach Dane Fischer, who will leave the program after compiling a 56-91 record after five seasons with the program.  “Coach Fischer is a person of high character and integrity,

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OFFICIAL: Southern Illinois parts ways with alum Mullins

Following-up on the reports from yesterday. Here’s the official statement from SIU on their dumping of alum and Saluki Hall of Famer Bryan Mullins: Southern Illinois University announced today that it has parted ways with fifth-year head coach Bryan Mullins. In five seasons at his alma mater, Mullins recorded an 86-68 record, including a 19-13 mark

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Washington parts ways with Head Basketball Coach Mike Hopkins

The University of Washington will part ways with Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Hopkins at the conclusion of the season, Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced today.  “Mike has led the program with great integrity during his seven years at Washington, and remains a highly respected coach and one of the great gentlemen in the game,” Dannen said.

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REPORT: Southern Illinois fires Mullins

According to a Jeff Goodman report, Southern Illinois has fired Head Basketball Coach Bryan Mullins. Mullins, an SIU alum, returned to his alma mater as the head coach back in 2019. Mullins went 86-68 (.558) during 5 seasons at SIU, winning 23 games last season, and 19 this year. The Salukis, who were the #6

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