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La Salle’s Dunphy collects 600th career victory

La Salle University head men’s basketball coach Fran Dunphy earned the 600th win of his illustrious career as the Explorers defeated Coppin State, 81-62, inside Tom Gola Arena on Sunday afternoon. The victory makes Dunphy just the 43rd NCAA DIvision I head coach to win 600 games in a career. Dunphy is a 1970 La Salle graduate

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Daily Dirt – 8/4/23

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) A few things to wrap-up the first week of August… I have heard that Northern Kentucky has hired Isaac Wodajo – most likely as the Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Wodajo spent last season as the head coach at Wabash Valley College. He also served as a graduate assistant at

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La Salle Basketball Staff Update

La Salle University head men’s basketball coach Fran Dunphy announced changes to his coaching staff on Monday. Mark Hueber, who was hired as video coordinator in May, has been elevated to assistant coach, joining Donnie Carr and John Cox. Additionally, former Explorer Andrew Lafond and former manager Andrew Thorp will serve as graduate managers. Hueber spent last season on the bench as an

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Hueber named Video Coordinator at La Salle

La Salle Head Men’s Basketball Coach Fran Dunphy announced the addition of Mark Hueber to the staff on Friday afternoon, assuming the role of video coordinator. “I am really excited to rejoin Coach Dunphy and become an Explorer!” said Hueber. “I grew up in the Philadelphia area and revere the history and pride that La Salle basketball has.” Prior

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REPORT: La Salle set to hire Dunphy

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) According to a report from Mike Jensen, La Salle is expected to name Fran Dunphy as their new head basketball coach. HoopDirt.com mentioned Dunphy as a serious contender here back on 3/29 (DAILY DIRT). Dunphy, a Philadelphia native, has previously served as the head coach at Temple (2006-19) and Penn (1989-2006).

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OFFICIAL: La Salle parts ways with Howard

La Salle University head men’s basketball coach Ashley Howard will not return next season, Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Brian Baptiste announced Monday. “I would like to thank Ash for the guidance he provided to our student-athletes over the last four years,” Baptiste said. “Unfortunately, the performance on the court did not meet our expectations. The time is

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HoopDirt.com Daily News – 11/4/21

Former Penn State head coach Pat Chambers has joined Ashley Howard’s staff at La Salle as the volunteer Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Chambers spent 2011-20 as the Nittany Lions head coach (148-150), and was also the head coach at Boston U from 2009-11 (42-28). More HERE. The NCAA officially rejected Oklahoma State’s appeal

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Howard announces staff changes at La Salle

La Salle University head men’s basketball coach Ashley Howard announced that both John Cox and Mike Doyle have transitioned into new roles within the program.  Cox, who operated as the Director of Basketball Operations over the course of last season, will now be the Director of Player Development, Scouting and Analytics. “In Coach Cox’s first year

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