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NABC Appoints 5 DI Head Coaches to Board of Directors

The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) today announced appointments of five head men’s basketball coaches to its board of directors. Northeastern University’s Bill Coen, Ed Cooley of Providence College, Frank Martin of the University of South Carolina, Purdue University’s Matt Painter and Gary Waters of Cleveland State University join the board in 2016-17.  

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Bob Campbell Retires at Western Connecticut, Hands Over The Reins To Jason Harlow

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After 32 years at the helm of the Western Connecticut State University men’s basketball program, Bob Campbell will retire on October 31.  Jason Harlow, a former player and Assistant Coach for Campbell will take the reins as an Interim Head Coach on November 1. Campbell leaves the Colonials as the school’s longest tenured Head Coach.

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Doug Compton Named Video Coordinator at Southern Miss

Southern Miss head men’s basketball coach Doc Sadler has announced the hiring of Doug Compton as the program’s new video coordinator. “I’m very excited about the addition of Doug,” Sadler said. “I have known him for five years, and he is a basketball junkie that understands the commitment it takes to be successful.” Compton began

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Daily Dirt – 9/21/16

Here are some things that I’ve heard… Last night, I posted some updates on DI graduate assistants who have recently been hired (GA DIRT). Here’s another one…Columbia has named Dan Sokolovsky as their graduate manager. He graduated from Hunter College (NY) in 2015, and spent last year working at Commonwealth Academy. Speaking of GA’s…Alaska Anchorage

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James Haring Named Director of Basketball Operations at Illinois

Illinois head basketball coach John Groce announced the hiring of James Haring as director of basketball operations. Haring has been elevated to the role after serving the last two years on Groce’s staff as a graduate manager. He will perform a variety of administrative functions for the Fighting Illini including team travel, housing, weekly scheduling, summer camps,

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Daily Dirt: DI Graduate Assistant Updates

Here are a few updates on some DI schools who have recently added graduate assistants… Miami – The Hurricanes have hired former Northeastern standout Chaisson Allen. A 1,500 point scorer for the Husky’s, Allen has spent the past five seasons playing professionally in Europe. Long Beach State – Head Coach Dan Monson has hired Kyle

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The Coach’s Insight, featuring Kennesaw State Assistant Coach Stephen Cox

In this episode of ‘The Coach’s Insight’, Richie Schueler takes notes from Stephen Cox (Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Kennesaw State) on Staff Cohesion: the pecking order, balancing duties and responsibilities, complimenting each other’s strengths and weaknesses, and the value of effective communication with each another. View past Episodes of The Coach’s Insight: Episode 1: HoopDirt.com’s

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THE FUTURE OF FUNDRAISING FOR BASKETBALL TEAMS

As we all know, fundraising is stressful. You need to make your program better, but you can’t get the money to buy the training tools necessary to build a successful program. The community is tired of buying cookie dough and pizza, and the government has passed laws banning the sale of candy in school. You’re

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Michael Freilich Named Graduate Assistant Basketball Coach at LaGrange College

Michael Freilich has been named as a Graduate Assistant on Head Coach Kendal Wallace’s staff at LaGrange College. He will be responsible for assisting in recruiting operations, video/scout preparations, in-practice coaching, analyzing statistics, and will be assisting on the Varsity Reserve team. Freilich spent four years as a student manager at Eastern Connecticut State University

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Gannon Men’s Basketball Program Adds Stark To Coaching Staff

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Gannon University men’s basketball head coach John T. Reilly has announced the addition of Andy Stark to the program’s coaching staff. Stark replaces Thurman Schaetzle who recently moved to Buffalo, N.Y. with his wife following their wedding this summer. Stark arrives at Gannon after spending last season as a graduate assistant coach at Stevenson University

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Lonergan to seek appropriate relief from George Washington for his wrongful termination and treatment.

According to a statement released by the attorney’s of Mike Lonergan, the former George Washington head coach will seek appropriate relief from the University for this wrongful termination and treatment. The full text of the statement is below: George Washington University terminated Coach Lonergan’s employment with almost five years remaining on his contract. He cooperated

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Rafi Goldman Named Graduate Assistant Basketball Coach at Tulane

Rafi Goldman has been named graduate assistant on Mike Dunleavy’s staff at Tulane. Goldman will be responsible for coordinating recruiting operations, scheduling and campus outreach, as well as facilitating limited on-court activities. He will also assist with video/scout preparations and the handling of the team’s social media accounts. Goldman arrived at Tulane from Nevada, where

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