Brian Barone

Barone receives contract extension at SIUE

Following the most successful Division I season in program history, SIUE men’s basketball Head Coach Brian Barone has agreed to a contract extension to remain the Cougars’ head coach through at least the 2025-26 season. “I want to thank Chancellor Minor for his impact on the entire university and for showing confidence in me while acknowledging the

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SIUE extends Barone through 2023-24

SIUE Director of Athletics Tim Hall has announced a contract extension for men’s basketball Head Coach Brian Barone which will take him through the 2023-24 season. Barone’s current contract runs through the 2022-23 season, with an option for the 2023-24 season. Hall said the extra year provides some clarity to current student-athletes and potential recruits.

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SIUE extends Barone through 2023-24 season

SIUE Director of Athletics Tim Hall has extended men’s basketball Head Coach Brian Barone’s contract through the 2023-2024 season. Barone has served as the Cougars’ acting head coach since March 2019. “I have spent significant time, since my arrival in early August, observing, watching, listening and asking questions – department-wide, but especially within men’s basketball,”

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McMurray Joins SIUE Men’s Basketball Staff

Detae McMurray has joined Head Coach Brian Barone on the SIUE men’s basketball staff as a Graduate Assistant for Player Development. McMurray played two seasons at Drake, appearing in 65 games, while making 56 starts. As a senior in 2017-18, he was third on the team at 10.0 points per game while adding 4.1 rebounds

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OFFICIAL: Brian Barone Joins SIUE Basketball Staff

Following-up on some “dirt” that HoopDirt.com posted earlier this morning (SIUE Dirt)… SIUE men’s basketball Head Coach Jon Harris has announced the addition of assistant coach Brian Barone to the men’s basketball staff. “We are excited to have Brian join our staff,” Harris said. “As the son of a former coach, he brings a wealth

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