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PGC/Glazier Basketball Coaches Clinic – April 27-29 -Chicago, IL

The PGC/Glazier clinics are the most comprehensive coaching clinics in the country. We offer over 80 topics with up to 4 rooms per hour.  We cover everything it takes both on and off the court to build transformational and championship programs. Our speakers include PGC Basketball Directors, Rick Torbett from Better Basketball, and coaches from the NBA,

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Hopkins Named Assistant Coach at Navarro College

Navarro College hired Cody Hopkins as its new basketball assistant, according to assistant athletic director and head basketball coach Michael Landers. Landers announced Thursday, March 15, on his Twitter account that he was “very excited” Hopkins had joined the staff. “He is going to be great for our program, players and community. Best commit of

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OFFICIAL: Charlotte Announces Ron Sanchez as 49ers new Head Basketball Coach

UNC Charlotte Chancellor Philip Dubois and Director of Athletics Mike Hill announced today that the 49ers have named University of Virginia associate head coach Ron Sanchez as the eleventh head men’s basketball coach in school history. Sanchez will be introduced at a press conference next week. I would like to thank Chancellor Dubois and Director

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James Wilhelmi’s contract not renewed at Winston Salem State

Winston-Salem State University will begin a national search for the next head of its storied men’s basketball program. WSSU Director of Athletics Tonia Walker has notified James Wilhelmi, head coach since June 2014, that the university will not renew his contract, which ends on May 31. “I want to express my appreciation to Coach Wilhelmi

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REPORT: Charlotte to hire Virginia Associate Head Coach Ron Sanchez

Charlotte is expected to hire Virginia associate head coach Ron Sanchez as their new head coach. This was first reported earlier today by Evan Daniels. He will replace interim head coach Houston Fancher who took over in December after Mark Price was fired. Sanchez has been at Virginia for the past nine seasons. He has

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REPORT: Penny Hardaway agrees to deal to become next Head Basketball Coach at Memphis

According to an ESPN report, Penny Hardaway has agreed to a deal to become the next head basketball coach at Memphis. He would replace Tubby Smith who was fired last week after two seasons with the Tigers. Hardaway is a Memphis native who was a standout for the Tigers before being selected with the 3rd

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Jeremy Lewis Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Cumberland University

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Cumberland University Director of Athletics Ron Pavan announced Monday the hiring of CU alum Jeremy Lewis as the men’s basketball coach for the Phoenix, effective immediately. Lewis has spent the last nine years as the head coach for women’s basketball at Cumberland and the last 17 years at CU as a player, graduate assistant, full-time

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Daily Dirt – 3/19/18

A few quick things to kick off what should be a busy week… The search at Little Rock is moving quickly. I’ve heard that it could be down to four candidates, with on campus interviews this week. The hot name here has been Jacksonville State head coach Ray Harper. His squad is currently 22-12 and

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DII DIRT: Buccilla Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Tiffin University

HoopDirt.com can confirm that Jerry Buccilla has resigned as the men’s basketball coach at DII Tiffin University (OH). Buccilla had just completed his fifth season as the head coach at TU. The Dragons finished this past season with a 7-21 (3-17) record, giving a Buccilla a 48-94 mark during his tenure. The Heidelberg University Hall

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Evansville Search Update…

The hunt to replaced recently ousted Marty Simmons is moving quickly at Evansville. It sounds like the search committee has been working hard over the weekend, and on campus interviews will begin this week. The names being mentioned here are: Calbert Cheaney – Former Indiana standout, Evansville native. The three-time All-American, National Player of the

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