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UTA makes coaching change

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UTA vs FGCU men’s basketball in College Park Center at the University of Texas at Arlington on December 09, 2017. (Photo by Gregg Ellman)

The University of Texas at Arlington has relieved men’s basketball head coach Scott Cross of his coaching duties, Director of Athletics Jim Baker announced today. Baker also announced the University will not retain the services of associate head coach Greg Young, assistant coaches Zak Buncik and Kenneth Mangrum and director of operations Maurice Moore. All

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BREAKING: Detroit Parts Ways with Bacari Alexander

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According to multiple reports, including one from ESPN, Detroit has parted ways with head coach Bacari Alexander. Alexander, who had been the Titans head coach since 2016, was suspended earlier this season for seven games over a “personnel matter.” The former Michigan assistant wraps up his tenure with a 16-47 record at the school. More

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BREAKING: Craig Smith Named Head Basketball Coach at Utah State

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Utah State University Vice President and Director of Athletics John Hartwell announced Monday that Craig Smith has been named the school’s 19th head coach in 113 seasons of Aggie basketball. A press conference to formally introduce Smith will be held in the Wayne Estes Center, which is located on the Utah State campus, on Tuesday,

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San Diego Dirt…

The search to replace Lamont Smith at San Diego is in full swing. Some of the names that I’ve heard there are: Rick Croy – Head Coach Cal Baptist. Led the Lancers to a 28-6 record this past season. Has been an assistant at St. Mary’s and Cal Riverside. Was also the head coach at

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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…

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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

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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

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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

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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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