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Justin Furr Named Assistant Basketball Coach at FGCU

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Bringing a wealth of experience at the Division-I and Division-II levels, former Barry University top assistant coach Justin Furr has been selected by FGCU head men’s basketball coach Michael Fly as the first of the program’s three new assistant coaches. Formerly the lead assistant coach with Barry for the past three seasons, Furr – who

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Daily Dirt – 5/14/18

A bunch of things to kick off the week… It sounds like the final two at Cal State Bernardino are both current DII head coaches. I have heard from multiple sources that the leader here is UT Permian Basin head coach Andy Newman. This one will be done this week. I have heard that Former

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How 100+ Hoops Programs Gained An Edge in the Offseason

Recruiting and coaching carousel drama may dominate basketball headlines during the summer, but a growing number of coaches are using the offseason to reduce drama within their programs. “We strive to be elite in every area of our program and get an edge in any way we can.” explains Bart Lundy, Head Men’s Basketball Coach

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NAIA DIRT…

I can confirm that NAIA Central Baptist College (AR) name Clint Galyean as their new head basketball coach. He will replace Chris Wright who became the head coach at Our Lady of the Lake University (TX) last week. Galyean spent last season as an assistant on Wright’s staff at CBC where they went 21-9 (16-6).

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Larry Dixon Named Assistant Basketball Coach at South Florida

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University of South Florida head men’s basketball coach Brian Gregory today announced the addition of Larry Dixon to the Bulls’ coaching staff. Dixon joins Tom Herrion and Scott Wagers as assistant coaches on Gregory’s staff for his second season at the helm of the USF program. “We are excited to welcome Larry to Tampa and to our

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JUCO DIRT: Daniels Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Manor College

I can confirm that Diallo Daniels has resigned as the head basketball coach at NJCAA DII Manor College in order to pursue other opportunities. Daniels had a great run at Manor, compiling a 37-18 record over the past two seasons, including a 17-11 this past year. Before becoming the head coach at the school, Daniels

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White Hires Al Pinkins as Associate Head Coach

Florida head coach Mike White has hired Al Pinkins as associate head coach, rounding out the Gators’ men’s basketball coaching staff. Pinkins brings 15 years of collegiate coaching experience, including five in the Southeastern Conference, to Gainesville. “We’re really excited about the opportunity to bring Al to Florida,” White said. “I’ve known Al for many

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Kyle Lindsted Added to Gophers Coaching Staff

University of Minnesota head men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino announced Friday the hiring of Kyle Lindsted as assistant coach. Lindsted arrives at the U after spending the last three seasons in the same role at Wichita State. “We are very excited about the addition of Kyle to our basketball program,” Pitino said. “He’s a great

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Donnie Marsh Resigns as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Alabama A&M

Alabama A&M University has accepted the resignation of head men’s basketball coach Donnie Marsh. Marsh led A&M to a 3-28 record this past season, his first at the school. A search for a new head men’s basketball coach will begin immediately.

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Tommy Strine named Director of Basketball Operations at Cleveland State

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Cleveland State University head men’s basketball coach Dennis Felton has announced the hiring of Tommy Strine as the program’s Director of Basketball Operations. “We’re happy to have Tommy join our CSU Basketball family,” Felton said. “His experiences at American University make him very experienced at the position and he has a great command for the

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Daily Dirt – 5/11/18

Catching up on a bunch of things… UNC Asheville has officially announced the hirings of Kyle Perry and R.J. Evans over the past few days. Not a huge secret here, but the official press release on Mike Moynihan joining the staff is coming next. He has most recently been the Director of Basketball Operations at

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Southwestern assistant will move into head coaching role

Southwestern Community College announced today, Blake Peterson, assistant coach for the men’s basketball program, will succeed Todd Lorensen as the Spartans next head basketball coach. Peterson, a native of Coon Rapids, MN, came to Southwestern in the summer of 2017. He helped lead the Spartans during an amazing 2017-18 run, ending with a record of

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