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North Alabama Names Tom Berryman Assistant Basketball Coach

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University of North Alabama men’s head basketball coach Tony Pujol has announced the hiring of Tom Berryman as assistant coach. The Florence, Ala., native comes to UNA from Southeast Missouri State and has 11 years of coaching experience. “Tom is an outstanding basketball coach,” said Pujol. “His attention to detail and his preparation will not

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Garson resigns as Head Basketball Coach at College of Idaho; Accepts DI assistant job

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College of Idaho athletic director Reagan Rossi has announced that Coyote men’s basketball coach Scott Garson has resigned effective immediately, to accept an assistant coaching position at NCAA Division I Santa Clara University. A news conference is scheduled for tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 10 a.m. inside the foyer of the Marty Holly Athletic Center to

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Rod Palmer Named Assistant Basketball Coach at San Diego State

San Diego State men’s basketball head coach Brian Dutcher announced Monday that Rod Palmer, who spent the last 11 seasons as an assistant coach at Long Beach State, including the last four as the associate head coach, has been named an assistant coach at SDSU. Known in the coaching ranks as both an expert in

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JUCO DIRT: Daytona State to hire former South Alabama assistant as new Head Basketball Coach

I can confirm Daytona State will name Brock Morris as their new head basketball coach. The former South Alabama assistant will replace Erik Pastrana who became an assistant at Florida Atlantic earlier this spring. Morris had served on Matthew Graves staff at South Alabama since 2015. He has also worked as an assistant at the

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JUCO DIRT: Springs out as Head Basketball Coach at Owens CC (OH)

I can confirm that Dennis Springs is out as the head coach at NJCAA DII Owens Community College (OH). There has been no reason given for his dismissal. The head coach at the Owens since December of 2016, Springs has done nothing but win at the school. This past season, he led the Express to

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4/23 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 as of Monday April 23rd: DI openings: 52 (48 filled) DII openings: 28 (13 filled) DIII openings: 28

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Gavin Chapman Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Brewton-Parker College

Coach Gavin Chapman has resigned from his position as Men’s Baskeball Coach to pursue coaching at First Presbyterian Day School in Macon, GA. In addition to leading the Vikings basketball program, Coach Chapman will also be part of the Physical Education Department. Coach Chapman played at Brewton-Parker College from 2007-2011 and was a member of the Varsity

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Big Ten Dirt…

A few things out of the Big Ten… Maryland Director of Basketball Operations Nima Omidvar will depart Mark Turgeon’s staff to become an assistant coach at South Alabama. This move was first reported by InsideMDSports.com. Omidvar had been on the Terps staff since 2014, and was the video coordinator at NC State before that. Current

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Dr. Dish Skill Builder: Multi-Cut Skill Builder Workout

We are pleased to release another great Dr. Dish Skill Builder workout that combines multiple basketball drills! With any shooting workout, it’s essential to try and simulate game-like actions and put yourself in uncomfortable positions so that everything comes natural and easier in games. Not very often do you receive a pass in a game as

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OFFICIAL: NEO Announces Jeremy Jackson as Head Coach for the Golden Norse Basketball Program

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Following up on a tweet that tweeted earlier this week…. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NEO) announced that Jeremy Jackson will become the head basketball coach for the Golden Norse Basketball Team. Jackson was tapped for the position as Dustin Grover transitions into the role of assistant vice president for academic affairs. “I have faith that

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Ballard Named FIU Head Men’s Basketball Coach

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Obviously a day behind here because DK is still sitting on the beach (ironically, not far from FIU)… FIU Executive Director of Sports and Entertainment Pete Garcia announced on Friday, the hiring of Jeremy Ballard as the ninth head coach in the history of the FIU men’s basketball program. “Excitement and joy do not even

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Cal Riverside Staff Update

The UC Riverside Men’s Basketball Team announced it has bolstered its coaching with the additions of Mike Magpayo and Liam Simmons. Both Simmons and Magpayo will join Associate Head Coach, Justin Bell as part of a revamped Highlander staff under newly appointed Head Coach David Patrick. Mike Magpayo Magpayo comes to Riverside fresh off a

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