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Lorenzo Romar to Return to Pepperdine as Head Coach

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November 5th, 2017. Associate head coach Lorenzo Romar during Arizona Men’s basketball’s 91-53 win over the Chico State Wildcats, Mckale Center, Tucson, AZ.

Lorenzo Romar will return to Pepperdine University and soon begin his second stint as head coach of the men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Dr. Steve Potts announced today. Romar, 59, previously coached the Waves for three seasons between 1996-97 and 1998-99. He is currently in his first season as the associate head coach at

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March – Meet Your Match

March Meet Your Match

March Madness is upon us. Success in March is about one thing and one thing only: Match-Ups. The draw that you might get can make the difference between a Cinderella Story and an early round exit. With conference tournaments craziness changing the at-large bids once again, everyone is always waiting to see “Are we in?

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Duryea Relieved of Duties as Head Basketball Coach at Utah State

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Utah State University Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hartwell announced today (March 11) that head men’s basketball coach Tim Duryea has been relieved of his duties after three seasons. Duryea, who was the program’s 18th head coach and took over prior to the 2015-16 season, guided the Aggies to an overall record of

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Weekend Dirt – 3/10/18

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I spent most of the day at Monster Jam today (the things that we do for our kids…). Here are a few things that I heard while almost losing my hearing (yes, those things are LOUD)…. Fresno State head coach Rodney Terry’s name is picking up steam at UTEP. Terry’s Bulldogs are currently 21-11 and

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OFFICIAL: Mark Fox will not return as Head Basketball Coach at Georgia

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Mark Fox will not return as the head coach of the University of Georgia men’s basketball program, Greg McGarity, UGA’s J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics, announced on Saturday. Fox is in his ninth season at Georgia, with a record of 163-133. He led the Bulldogs to five postseason bids in his first eight years,

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BREAKING REPORT: Georgia to part ways with Mark Fox

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ESPN has reported that Georgia has fired head coach Mark Fox after nine seasons. The Bulldogs lost Friday in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals and finished 18-15 overall, 7-11 in the SEC this season. Overall, Fox finished 163-133 in nine seasons in Athens.   More on this breaking story as in develops.

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Breaking: Kevin Ollie let go at UConn

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Kevin Ollie has been fired “for just cause” as the head coach of the UConn men’s basketball team after six seasons. The Huskies just finished up their second straight sub-.500 season. Overall Ollie coached the Huskies to a 127-79 record, including winning the national title in 2014. “It is unfortunate that this decision became necessary.

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BREAKING: Wes Flanigan Relieved of Duties as Head Basketball Coach at Little Rock

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Little Rock head men’s basketball coach Wes Flanigan has been relieved of his duties, announced by Director of Athletics Chasse Conque. “I am appreciative to coach Flanigan for his service to the university and our basketball program,” Conque said. “At the conclusion of each season I evaluate each of our programs. Based on where we

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Rogers Resigns as Berry College Men’s Basketball Coach

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Berry College Athletics Director, Todd Brooks, announced that head men’s basketball coach, Jeff Rogers, has resigned his position effective April 30th. “I greatly appreciate the time and effort that Coach Rogers has dedicated to our men’s basketball program over the past five years,” Brooks said. “I wish him nothing but the best in his next

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Daily Dirt – 3/9/18

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Starting to get busy at the HD World Headquarters. Here are a bunch of things that I’ve heard… It sounds like Pitt AD Heather Lyke is moving quickly in her efforts to right the ship at Pitt. Lyke, who spent 15 years as a senior administrator at Ohio State has reportedly already reached out to

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GSC Men’s Basketball Coach Stephen Dye Will Not Return Next Season

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After nine seasons as Head Coach for the Men’s Pioneer Basketball Team, Stephen Dye will not be returning next season, announced Mr. Rusty Vineyard, GSC’s Vice President of Student Life and Athletics. “Glenville State thanks Coach Dye for his committed service and dedication to the program. We wish him nothing but the best and thank him for his

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Virtual Scout School March Madness Special

Virtual Scout School is now offering a monthly subscription for its March Madness Special, and if you enter the promo code “HoopDirt” you will get a free Spurs playbook.. Choose 1 or 3 month options and be able to pick the topic of your choice…