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NAIA NEWS: Crutcher named Head Basketball Coach at Fisk

Fisk University Athletic Director Valencia Jordan announced a new era for Fisk men’s basketball when she named former Tennesssee State University basketball player Jeremiah Crutcher as the head coach. Crutcher, who prepped at Hunters Lane High School in Nashville, coached Whites Creek High School, also in Nashville, to the TSSAA Class AA Final Four last

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Teichmann departs Florida College; Named Head Basketball Coach at Georgia Gwinnett College

Georgia Gwinnett College’s Office of Athletics has reached another historical milestone with the appointment of Chase Teichmann as the first men’s basketball head coach. The men’s basketball program is scheduled to begin NAIA competition in the 2025-26 athletic season, playing home games in the college’s new Convocation Center that’s set to open this fall. Men’s basketball adds

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NAIA NEWS: Cross named Head Basketball Coach at Ottawa U (KS)

Ottawa University Director of Athletics, Janet Eaton-Smith, is pleased to announce the hiring of Matt Cross as the head men’s basketball coach. Cross comes to Ottawa University from NAIA Texas College in Tyler, Texas. He has guided four separate programs to national tournament appearances: Texas College, Talladega College, LSU-Shreveport, and Lamar State College.  “I’m ecstatic

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Wanamaker promoted to Head Basketball Coach at Texas Wesleyan

Texas Wesleyan University announced the promotion Brian Wanamaker to the position of Head Men’s Basketball Coach, effective immediately. Wanamaker, an alumnus of the University, has been an integral part of the Ram’s basketball program since 2019, serving as assistant coach.  Throughout his four-year tenure with TXWES, Wanamaker has played a pivotal role in guiding the

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Jarvis elevated to Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Missouri Baptist

Missouri Baptist University Director of Athletics Jeff Fore announced Taylor Jarvis as the 15th head men’s basketball coach in program history on Monday afternoon. The promotion comes after Preston Ingram was announced as the head men’s basketball coach at NCAA Division II school Maryville University. Ingram departs for Maryville after five seasons at Missouri Baptist. In his time leading

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