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OFFICIAL: Huss Appointed Associate Head Coach and Head Coach in Waiting For Men’s Basketball at Creighton

Following up on reports from earlier today. Alan Huss’s return to Creighton is now official. Here’s the statement announcing the move from Creighton: Creighton University has appointed Alan Huss as associate head coach and head coach in waiting for men’s basketball. Huss most recently served as the men’s basketball head coach at High Point University.

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Xavier Basketball Staff Update

Story Courtesy Tom Eiser, Xavier Athletic Communications Xavier University Sedler Family Men’s Basketball Head Coach Richard Pitino announced the completion of his basketball staff, including six members of his New Mexico staff that led the Lobos to Mountain West Conference Championships and NCAA Tournament appearances each of the past two seasons. The new Xavier staff that comes

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OFFICIAL: Richard Pitino named Head Basketball Coach at Xavier

Following up on last nights reports. Richard Pitino has officially been named as the head men’s basketball coach at Xavier. Here’s the official statement from Xavier: Xavier University Vice President and Director of Athletics Greg Christopher announced tonight that Richard Pitino will be the new Sedler Family Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Pitino has been the head coach at the

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REPORT: Richard Pitino to Xavier

According to a Jon Rothstein report, New Mexico’s Richard Pitino will become the next head basketball coach at Xavier. He would replace Sean Miller who departed for Texas on Sunday. More on this move as it continues to develop…

Villanova issues statement on Neptune dismissal

Villanova University announced today that it is making a leadership change in its Men’s Basketball program effective immediately. Kyle Neptune will no longer serve as the William B. Finneran Endowed Head Coach after three seasons at the helm. A national search for the next leader of Villanova Men’s Basketball will begin immediately. Assistant Coach Mike Nardi will serve as Interim

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REPORT: Neptune out at Villanova

Villanova has fired men’s basketball coach Kyle Neptune after three seasons, marking the end of a tenure without an NCAA tournament appearance. This was first reported by Villanova’s student newspaper, The Villanovan and later confirmed by ESPN. Neptune, who succeeded Hall of Famer Jay Wright in 2022, struggled to maintain Villanova’s strong basketball tradition, finishing

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Wright promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Providence

Providence College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kim English announced today (July 30) the promotion of Corey Wright to assistant coach.  Wright came to Providence College in 2023 to work as a graduate assistant with the men’s basketball staff. “Corey has proved to be a valuable member of our staff over the last 16 months,” Head Coach Kim English said. 

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Palumbo promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at Providence

Providence College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kim English announced the promotion of Matt Palumbo to assistant coach.  Palumbo spent the last year at Providence as the special assistant to the head coach prior to working under English for two years at George Mason.  “Matt is very deserving of this promotion,” Head Coach Kim English said. “He is one of the most

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Villanova adds Jamie Young as Assistant Basketball Coach

Villanova today announced the hiring of Jamie Young as an assistant coach on its Men’s Basketball staff. Young brings 24 years of coaching experience to the Wildcats, including stints with the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers and most recently as an assistant coach at Le Moyne College. “Jamie is an outstanding addition to our coaching staff,”

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