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Marist Dirt…

Sounds like the search at Marist is getting closer to wrapping up. I heard over the weekend that current Wagner head coach and former Marist assistant Bashir Mason had interviewed, but is no longer a candidate. I have also heard that LeMoyne head coach Patrick Beilein was on campus this weekend. The Hudson Valley Sports

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Glenville State Search Update…

The search to replace Stephen Dye at DII Glenville State College (WVa) is down to six finalists. The final group is: Justin Caldwell – Assistant Coach California University of Pennsylvania Bill Lilly – Current Assistant Coach Glenville State College Mike Smelkinson – Head Coach Harford Community College (MD) Duncan Williams -Assistant Coach Alderson Broaddus University

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3/26 UPDATE: 2017-18 Men’s Basketball Coaching Changes Tracker

HoopDirt.com has been tracking head coaching changes at all levels of college basketball (NCAA DI, D2, D3, NAIA and JUCO). The link to the tracker can be found on the homepage, and also by clicking HERE. The numbers so far: DI openings: 42 (19 filled) DII openings: 18 (3 filled) DIII openings: 16 (3 filled) NAIA

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BREAKING: Penny Collins Named Head Basketball Coach at Tennessee State

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Tennessee State University President Dr. Glenda Glover and Director of Athletics Teresa Phillips announced on Monday the hiring of Brian “Penny” Collins as the Head Coach of the TSU men’s basketball program. Collins will be introduced at an 11 a.m. press conference at Hankal Hall’s Tigers Den on campus this morning. The event is open to

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DII Hoops Find a Successful Boost with Ops Technology

While top-seed Lincoln Memorial battled Queens (NC) for the fourth time this year — this time in the NCAA DII Southeast Regional Final — a familiar question filled the TeamSynced office. “Who should we being rooting for again?” The same scenario played out when Point Loma and Dixie State met twice in Pacific West conference

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REPORT: Little Rock expected to hire Darrell Walker as next Head Basketball Coach

According to a report by ESPN, Clark Atlanta head coach Darrell Walker will be the next head coach at Little Rock. The former standout at Arkansas led CAU to a 24-6 record this season, and went 44-18 in his two seasons at the school. Following his ten seasons in the NBA, the former first round

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Daily Dirt: WEEKEND EDITION -3/25/18

Busy weekend…here are some things that I’ve heard… I keep hearing UCLA assistant coach David Grace’s name mentioned at Fresno State. He has been on Steve Alford’s staff since 2013, and has also been an assistant at Oregon, San Francisco, and Sacramento State. Grace spent 20 years in the Air Force before beginning his collegiate

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OFFICIAL: McDevitt Chosen to Lead Middle Tennessee State Men’s Basketball Program

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A new era for Middle Tennessee men’s basketball has officially begun as Nick McDevitt has been tabbed as the 20th head coach of the Blue Raiders, announced Saturday by MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee and Director of Athletics Chris Massaro. “I’ve had the privilege of working at several major universities and never before have I

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REPORT: MTSU to hire Nick McDevitt as Men’s Basketball Coach

According to a report this morning by NewsChannel 5, UNC Asheville’s Nick McDevitt will become the next head coach at Middle Tennessee State. HoopDirt.com mentioned McDevitt as one of three candidates at MTSU in yesterday’s Daily Dirt. He replaced Kermit Davis who became the head coach at Ole Miss earlier this month. McDevitt has been

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TCU Coaches Clinic- April 19th and 20th, 2018

The first annual, TCU Mens Basketball Coaches Clinic will be held on Thursday April 19th and Friday, April 20th. This clinic will offer a comprehensive look at head coach Jamie Dixons prolific offensive set and notorious defensive secrets. Dont miss your chance to witness and hear from the Texas Christian University coaches, student-athletes, and guest

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College of Charleston Head Coach Earl Grant Agrees to Extension Through 2022-23 Season

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College of Charleston Head Coach Earl Grant has agreed in principle to a new five-year extension, pending finalization of a contract, through the 2022-23 season. “Earl Grant has brought excitement and championship basketball back to the College of Charleston,” College of Charleston Athletics Director Matt Roberts said. “In just four years, he and his staff

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BREAKING: La Salle University Parts Ways With Head Men’s Basketball Coach Dr. John Giannini

La Salle University announced today that Dr. John Giannini, head coach of the Explorers men’s basketball team for the past 14 years, and the University have mutually agreed to part ways. “John is a great guy, always with the best interests of his student-athletes at heart, and he did his very best to advance the

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