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Miami University has tabbed Jack Owens to take over the reins of its men’s basketball program, announced by Athletics Director David Sayler on Wednesday, March 29. Owens becomes the 27th coach in Miami basketball history. “I’m extremely excited about becoming the head men’s basketball coach at Miami University,” said Owens. “I would like to thank
It’s one of those day – so much “dirt”, so little time…Here are a few things to start the day. More updates later… It sounds UNC Wilmington is down to four candidates in the search to replace Kevin Keatts. Three of the four include Arizona associate head coach Joe Pasternack, North Carolina assistant coach C.B.
Veteran college coach Raphael Chillious has been hired by the UConn men’s basketball program as associate head coach, beginning immediately. For seven of the past eight seasons, Chillious has served as an assistant coach at the University of Washington, and last year was elevated to associate head coach at UW. He brings with him to
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NC State has hired Takayo Siddle as an assistant coach for the men’s basketball program, head coach Kevin Keatts announced. Siddle is no stranger to Keatts as he played for him at Hargrave Military Academy and was an assistant coach under him at Hargrave as well. He most recently served as an assistant coach under Keatts
Coaching U Fort Worth April 20, 2017 12PM-6PM Texas Wesleyan University For years we’ve heard from college coaches about how the recruiting calendar gets in the way of their continuous learning, that’s why we’ve scheduled this event before the adidas Gauntlet Series, so you can fly or drive in the morning of April 20th for an entire
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LSU head men’s basketball coach Will Wade has named veteran coach Tony Benford as the first member of his coaching staff for the 2017-18 season. Benford, who will serve as assistant coach, comes to LSU after five years as the head coach at the University of North Texas and a career of over 25 years
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Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Mike Balado announced today the hiring of Mike Scutero as assistant coach on his staff. “I’m happy to announce the hiring of Mike Scutero to our staff,” Balado said. “I have known Mike for over 20 years and he is someone I trust for this journey. Coach Scutero is
Bruce Weber will remain as the head basketball coach at Kansas State, and return for a sixth season in 2017-18. Interim AD Laird Veatch ended the speculation surrounding Weber’s future when he confirmed to The Mercury that Weber will indeed be returning. “We took a step forward this year, and we look forward to making
James Madison men’s basketball Head Coach Louis Rowe on Tuesday announced the retirement of Assistant Coach Mike Deane from the program’s staff. Deane will remain with JMU Athletics through August while a search to fill his coaching vacancy will begin immediately. “I have very much enjoyed my five years here at JMU, and I hope
Baker Dunleavy has been named head coach for Quinnipiac University’s men’s basketball, Director of Athletics & Recreation Greg Amodio as announced on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Dunleavy becomes the seventh head coach in Quinnipiac’s 67-year basketball history, and the third in its 19 years at the Division I level. “After a thorough search for our new men’s
Ben Howlett was introduced today as the 16th head men’s basketball coach at West Liberty University. The announcement was made by WLU President Dr. Stephen Greiner, who was joined by co-interim athletic directors Lynn Ullom and Roger Waialae at the morning press conference. “We’re pleased and excited to introduce Ben Howlett as our new head
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In my Daily Dirt earlier today, I mentioned that Joe Mazzulla was the leader for DII Fairmont State. It’s now been made official… Fairmont State University Director of Athletics Tim McNeely announced today that Joe Mazzulla has been named the program’s 12th head men’s basketball coach. Mazzulla will be introduced to the Fairmont community at
