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Nicholls State Search Update

I have heard that the search to replace J.P. Piper as the head basketball coach at Nicholls State is wrapping up.  According to great sources, Clemson assistant coach Richie Riley is the leader here.  I have also heard that the salary is low, and that the school is working to get it up a bit

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OFFICIAL: Clay Nunley Named Head Basketball Coach at Roanoke College

Roanoke College Director of Athletics Scott Allison announced that Clay Nunley has been hired as the College’s 10th Head Men’s Basketball Coach. No stranger to the ODAC, Nunley comes to Salem after nine seasons at the helm of the men’s basketball program at Randolph College, where he has guided the WildCats since the program’s inception

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Stony Brook Staff Update

Stony Brook head men’s basketball coach Jeff Boals announced the addition of Bryan Weber and Andrew Goldstein to his staff. Weber will serve as an assistant coach, while Goldstein will be Director of Basketball Operations. “I’m extremely excited that Bryan and Andrew are joining the Stony Brook family.  Both are highly motivated and hard-working individuals who will be a

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OFFICIAL: Bacari Alexander Named Head Basketball Coach at Detroit

If coming home once was nice and twice was better, then the third time is the best as University of Detroit Mercy Director of Athletics Robert C. Vowels, Jr. announced that former Titan standout basketball player and assistant coach Bacari Alexander ’99 will be the 21st head coach in Titan history. The announcement was made on Friday morning with

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“The Dish” sponsored by Dr. Dish: 4 Ways to be a Effective Coach in the Off-Season

The off-season represents a lull in on-the-court action for basketball teams, but that doesn’t mean that opportunities for growth end there. While there are restrictions on off-season practice for most high school and college teams, basketball coaches can still encourage their players to think about the previous season and how they plan to put themselves

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Daily Dirt – 4/21/16

Busy day here at the HD World Headquarters – here are a bunch of things that I’ve heard… I have heard that Eric Skeeters will join Ryan Odom’s staff at UMBC. He has been an assistant at George Mason, South Florida, Towson, Virginia Tech, Youngstown State, and Coppin State. I have also heard that Bryce

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Hunt Announces Retirement at Lake Erie College, Conley Named Head Coach

Lake Erie College Head Men’s Basketball Coach Cliff Hunt announced his retirement on Thursday (April 21). Storm Director of Athletics Reid Guarnieri also announced that Associate Head Coach Kyle Conley will succeed Hunt as the College’s next head coach effective July 1. “It’s been an honor and privilege to have served the last 11 years

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B.J. Hill’s Contract Terminated at Northern Colorado

The University of Northern Colorado announced today that the contract for head men’s basketball coach B.J. Hill has been terminated. “Athletic Director Darren Dunn and I are committed to ensuring the integrity of the men’s basketball program,” UNC President Kay Norton said. “In light of that commitment, and in the best interests of the program moving forward,

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UAB Promotes Battle, Adds Jackson, Devitt to Men’s Basketball Staff

UAB men’s basketball head coach Rob Ehsan announced Thursday that Turner Battle has been promoted to associate head coach and Dannton Jackson and Kevin Devitt have joined the staff as assistant coaches. Battle recently completed his second year at UAB and has helped the Blazers reach the postseason in back-to-back seasons. Last season, Battle and the Blazers

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Anthony Stewart Named Interim Head Coach at Tennessee Martin

Heath Schroyer has submitted his resignation as the University of Tennessee at Martin head men’s basketball coach and Anthony Stewart will take over on an interim basis, Skyhawk interim athletics director Kevin McMillan announced today. “Coach Schroyer informed me of his decision to accept an assistant coaching position at North Carolina State this morning,” McMillan

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South Dakota State Head Coach T.J. Otzelberger Completes Staff

South Dakota State University men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger announced Thursday the completion of his coaching staff with the hirings of Eric Henderson and Ben Walker as assistant coaches. “I believe we have identified and have been able to bring in some of the best leaders, teachers of the game and community-minded people to bring on to

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OFFICIAL: Matt Brady Joins La Salle Basketball Staff

Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

HoopDirt.com mentioned this move a few weeks ago. It’s now been made official… Matt Brady, who has nearly 30 years of experience as a coach at the Division I level, including 12 as a head coach, has been named an assistant basketball coach at La Salle, head coach Dr. John Giannini announced today. Brady replaces Will Bailey, who

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