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Hernandez Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Johns Hopkins

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Johns Hopkins men’s basketball coach Josh Loeffler has announced the hiring of Ricky Hernandez as an assistant coach for the Blue Jays. Hernandez replaces Maurice Williams, who is now an assistant coach at Division I Longwood. “We are very excited to have Ricky join our program,” said Loeffler. “Ricky has been a part of championships

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OFFICIAL: Campbell out; Foley in at Chipola

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Following up on a report that HoopDirt.com published earlier today (JUCO DIRT)… Chipola College officials held a press conference Wednesday, June 6, to announce the hiring of Brendan Foley as the new head coach of men’s basketball. Chipola Athletic Director Jeff Johnson, said, “Today is a bittersweet day. We’re closing one chapter in Chipola history

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SLU Extends Ladner’s Contract Through 2020-21

Southeastern Louisiana University has extended the contract of head men’s basketball coach Jay Ladner through the 2020-21 season, Southeastern Director of Athletics Jay Artigues announced Wednesday. Ladner’s extension is pending approval by the University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors. Artigues commended Ladner’s progress and the growth of the program. “Getting Coach Ladner signed to

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Seattle University Dirt…

I have heard from a great source that Sam Kirby will become an assistant coach at his alma mater Seattle University. He will replace Ryan Madry who departed for Santa Clara a few weeks ago. Kirby has spent the past six seasons on the staff of former Seattle head coach Joe Callero at Cal Poly

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JUCO DIRT: Change made at Chipola College

I can confirm that Bret Campbell has resigned as the head basketball coach at Chipola College (FL). He will be replaced by assistant coach Brendan Foley. Campbell had spent the past three seasons at Chipola and led his team to a 22-8 record this past season. Campbell spent ten seasons as the head coach at

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Brandon Nicol Resigns as Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Trinity Christian College

The Athletics Department at Trinity has announced the resignation of head men’s basketball coach Brandon Nicol. Nicol has led the Trolls and mentored many student-athletes for the past seven years as well has been a dedicated colleague of the athletics department, which he served in a variety of different duties.  Nicol, along with his wife

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Mitch Freeman Named Head Basketball Coach at Corban University

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Corban University Athletics announced on Wednesday morning the hiring of Mitch Freeman as the new head men’s basketball coach for the Warriors. “We are proud to announce that Mitch Freeman will be the next head men’s basketball coach at Corban University,” said Corban Assistant Athletic Director Sue Roth. “We had an amazing pool of candidates,

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Beilein to Remain at Michigan

John Beilein will remain as the head basketball coach at Michigan according to a tweet that he sent earlier today. Multiple reports confirmed that Beilein had met at least twice with the Detroit Pistons over the past few weeks to discuss their vacant head coach position. Beilein’s tweet read: I love the University of Michigan

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DIII DIRT: Western Connecticut set to announce alum as new Head Basketball Coach

I can confirm that Western Connecticut will name Guy Rancourt as their new head basketball coach. The 1997 WestConn grad has spent the past ten seasons as the head coach at Lycoming College (PA) where he has compiled a 176-89 record. During his tenure, Rancourt led the Warriors to the NCAA Tournament three times, won

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Concordia College (NY) Names New Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Concordia College Director of Athletics Kathy Laoutaris ’93 has named John Cavaliere, currently the Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach, as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Cavaliere led the men’s basketball program on an interim basis for the final 13 games of the 2017-18 season as he helped the Clippers to a 7-6 record during

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Bryant University Basketball Staff Update

Bryant University head men’s basketball coach Jared Grasso has completed his staff for the 2018-19 season with the hiring of assistant coach Chris Cole and director of basketball operations Eamonn Mahar. Cole arrives in Smithfield after spending the last five seasons as the head coach of Rock Creek Christian Academy in Maryland. Rock Creek recorded

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Emporia State Basketball Staff Update

Emporia State men’s basketball coach Craig Doty has rounded out his coaching staff with the addition of three new coaches. Tyler Bredehoeft, Chase Dippel, and Brian Morton will all be joining the program for the 2018-19 season. “I am excited to be adding three additional quality coaches to our staff,” Doty stated. “I have known

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