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Arte Culver Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Covenant College

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Covenant Director of Athletics Tim Sceggel has announced the hiring of Arte Culver as the new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Culver becomes the 11th coach in the program’s history since 1964. “I am honored and blessed to serve as the head men’s basketball coach at Covenant. I am thankful to President Dr. J. Derek Halvorson and Athletic Director

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“The Dish” sponsored by Dr. Dish: 5 Basketball Quotes That Showcase Perseverance

Basketball is not a stress-free sport: it necessitates physical and mental persistence and an indomitable conviction that success is possible. Encourage your players to push themselves by emphasizing that perseverance is what separates a player with potential from a player who achieves that potential. It’s essential that everyone in your program – players & coaches

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NAIA DIRT: Valley City State University Finalists

There are two finalists for the vacant head basketball coach position at NAIA Valley City State (ND). They are vying to replace Jeff Kaminsky who became the head basketball coach at DII Wayne State College (NE) back in June. The final two are: Ryan Montgomery – Assistant Coach Bemidji State. Will interview on campus on

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Mount St. Mary’s Staff Update

Mount St. Mary’s University men’s basketball coach Jamion Christian has announced changes to his coaching staff.  Will Holland, Julian Boatner and Graham Bousley are all joining the Mountaineer staff as assistant coaches. “Our team of assistants has a tremendous hunger, work ethic and knowledge of the game,” said Christian.  “My excitement overflows for what they will bring to Mount basketball. Our way

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JUCO DIRT: Townsell to be named Head Coach at Roxbury CC

Back on 7/11, HoopDirt.com mentioned that former Newbury College (MA) head coach Jelani Townsell had been offered the job at Roxbury CC (MA) (Daily Dirt – 7/11/16). I can now confirm that Townsell has indeed accepted RCC’s offer and is now the new head coach there. He had spent the past five seasons as the

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Matta Adds Alan Major to Ohio State Basketball Support Staff

Alan Major begins his second stint on the Ohio State men’s basketball staff this week after most recently spending five years as the head coach at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. When Thad Matta took over the Ohio State program in 2004-05, Major joined the Buckeyes after coaching with Matta at Xavier the

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Dixon announces the hiring of Tom Herrion and Thomas Montigel

TCU’s new men’s basketball coach Jamie Dixon arrives Tuesday, March 21, 2016, in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins)

TCU head men’s basketball coach Jamie Dixon put the finishing touches on his staff with the hiring of Tom Herrion and Thomas Montigel. Herrion will take over as a special assistant, while Montigel will become the Horned Frogs’ operations coordinator after spending the last couple of seasons as a graduate assistant within the program. Herrion

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Guy Furr Named Head Basketball Coach at Trinity Valley CC

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Guy Furr will begin his 15th year at Trinity Valley Community College in a new role. He has been promoted to become the 10th head men’s basketball coach in school history. Furr replaces Kris Baumann, who resigned earlier this week after a four-year tenure to join the men’s basketball coaching staff at University of Texas

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Shawn Finney Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Manhattan

Manhattan Head Coach Steve Masiello has announced the addition of former Tulane Head Coach Shawn Finney as an assistant coach. He will be involved in all aspects of the program including but not limited to game preparation, recruiting and scouting. “Shawn Finney brings 30 years of coaching experience to the Manhattan program,” said Masiello. “He has

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Scott Cherry Inks Four-year Extension at High Point

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High Point University athletic director Dan Hauser announced Thursday that men’s basketball head coach Scott Cherry has signed a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2019-2020 season. The architect of four straight Big South regular season championship teams, Cherry has led the Panthers to four consecutive postseason appearances and 44 wins over the past

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Justin Bell Promoted to Associate Head Coach at UC Riverside

UC Riverside Head Men’s Basketball Coach Dennis Cutts announced that Justin Bell has been promoted to associate head coach of the Highlanders. “I have enjoyed watching Justin’s development as a coach over the past three seasons, and know he will be successful in this new role,” said Cutts. “He has been a terrific coach and

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UNH Dirt…

HoopDirt.com can confirm that Josh King has been hired as an assistant coach at the University of New Hampshire. He replaces Marc Kuntz who became the head coach at DII Post University earlier this month. King played at East Carolina for current UNH head coach Bill Herrion, and also served as an assistant coach at

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