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Sean Kirk Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Bryn Athyn College

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Bryn Athyn College men’s basketball head coach Justin Baxter has announced that Sean Kirk will serve as an assistant coach for the Lions during the 2017-18 season. Kirk brings two years of collegiate coaching experience to Bryn Athyn after being an assistant coach at Franciscan University of Steubenville, his alma mater. He was responsible for

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Winthrop Announces Contract Extension for Head Basketball Coach Pat Kelsey

A new five-year contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Pat Kelsey will run through 2022, Winthrop Athletics announced. “Over the past five seasons, Coach Kelsey has led our men’s basketball program to unparalleled growth in a systematic and methodical manner,” said athletics director Ken Halpin. “Through his leadership our program experienced incredible success on

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ETSU’s Forbes receives contract extension through 2021-22

The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced that it has extended the contract of head coach Steve Forbes through the 2021-22 season. Forbes, whose Buccaneers made their 10th trip all time to the NCAA Tournament a year ago after winning both a Southern Conference regular season and tournament championships, has guided ETSU to a league

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Coach K Earns 1,000th Win at Duke

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Courtesy: Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. – Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski became the first men’s Division I coach to win 1,000 games at one school Saturday night when his top-ranked Blue Devils beat Utah Valley 99-69 behind 24 points and 10 rebounds from freshman Marvin Bagley III. Grayson Allen added 18 points for Duke (2-0) while three

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Wilk Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Morrisville State

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Morrisville State men’s basketball head coach Joseph Smith announced the addition of Tom Wilk as assistant coach for the upcoming 2017-18 basketball season. Wilk returns to his alma mater after spending the past two seasons on the sidelines with the SUNY Delhi Broncos, serving as an assistant coach, and assisting the program to an overall

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PDF: Recently Unsealed Indictment Reveals Pitino’s Involvement in Pay-for-Play Scandal

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According to a recently unsealed indictment in the college basketball pay-for-play scandal, former Louisville head coach Rick Pitino was aware of, and participated in the securing of payments to the family of then recruit Brian Bowen. Pitino, who was fired back on October 15th, has previously been identified as “coach-2” in the original indictment. According

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Bruce Pearl Reportedly not Cooperating in Auburn’s Internal Investigation

Associated Press AUBURN, Ala. (AP) Auburn men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl says he can’t comment on a report that states he hasn’t been cooperating with the school’s internal investigation into the program. ESPN reported Wednesday that university officials have told Pearl he could lose his job if he doesn’t cooperate. Auburn hired Birmingham law firm

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Four Assistant Coaches Formally Indicted in College Basketball Bribery Scheme

Associated Press NEW YORK – Four college basketball assistant coaches charged in a bribery scheme were among eight people indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury in New York City. The charges and accusations in three indictments largely mirrored the facts found in criminal complaints filed against the men when they were arrested in late

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Bob Huggins Inks Contract Extension at West Virginia

West Virginia University Director of Athletics Shane Lyons has announced a four-year contract extension to 2021-22 for basketball coach Bob Huggins, extending his relationship with the University until 2027. The amended employment agreement takes effect immediately. “This is a great day for our department. I want Bob Huggins leading our basketball program for many years

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Spartanburg Methodist Names Nori Johnson Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Spartanburg Methodist assistant men’s basketball coach Nori Johnson has been tabbed as the Pioneers interim head coach following the departure of Jon Cremins who has accepted the position of assistant coach at NCAA Division 1 USC-Upstate. Johnson is entering his third season with the Pioneers after helping guide the team to a 29-4 record, Region

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Jon Cremins Named Assistant Basketball Coach at USC Upstate

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USC Upstate head coach Kyle Perry has announced the hiring of former Spartanburg Methodist College head coach Jon Cremins as an assistant coach for the Spartan men’s basketball program. Cremins has spent the past two seasons as the head men’s basketball coach at nearby Spartanburg Methodist College and led the Pioneers to a combined 55-11

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Trevecca Nazarene Head Coach Suspended for Season Opener

According to a report in the Tennessean, Trevecca Nazarene men’s basketball coach Sam Harris has been suspended for tomorrow’s season opener vs. Mount Vernon Nazarene. The suspension comes after the university self-reported an unspecified rules violation. Harris has also been forced to sit out one practice as part of the punishment. AD Mark Elliott said;

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