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NAIA NEWS: Scott named Head Basketball Coach at Midway

Midway University has hired Akeem Scott as the head coach of the men’s basketball program at Midway University. “I am excited to be working with Midway University as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach,” said Scott. “I’d like to thank President Marsden, Jake Brumbelow, and the search committee for this opportunity to impact the lives of

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Veteran D1 assistant Tony Jones named Associate Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Johnson U

Johnson University has announced the addition of Tony Jones as the new Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach. Coach Jones previously coached at both Southwestern High School (1986-1991) and Alcoa High School (2011-2013), as well as the collegiate level with Buffalo (1993-1996), Toledo (1996-2001), Milwaukee (2001-2005) Tennessee (2005-2011), Auburn (2014-2015), and Oakland (2017-2022). Coach Jones also

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NAIA DIRT: Midway University opens (again)

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Not quite sure what’s going on at NAIA Midway University, but I can confirm that the men’s basketball job has now opened for the second time this off season. Midway released veteran head coach Joe Krupinski back in March following a 16-12 (11-7 RSC) season. A few months later, they hired

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INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Kemp named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Eastern Oregon

After two seasons in the position of Interim Head Coach, Chris Kemp has dropped the interim tag and officially been named the leader of EOU Men’s Basketball. “I am excited to announce that Chris Kemp has been named our head men’s basketball coach,” Athletic Director and Head Women’s Basketball Coach Anji Weissenfluh said. “He earned this opportunity through the past

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JUCO Rock Valley opens as Bredehoeft becomes Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Avila U

The Avila University Department of Athletics is excited to introduce Tyler Bredehoeft as the next head coach of Avila University’s men’s basketball program. “I’m excited for Tyler to have the opportunity to take over the Avila University men’s basketball program,” Avila University Director of Athletics Shawn Summe said. “His experience as a basketball coach, as a Kansas

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OFFICIAL: McClung named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

Following up on something that I mentioned earlier today (NAIA DIRT). NAIA Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has officially named Jesse McClung as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the official release from SMWC: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Associate Vice President of Athletics Kevin Lanke announced the hiring of Jesse McClung as the head men’s basketball coach at

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NAIA NEWS: Fundalewicz steps away from Basketball position; assumes administrative role Embry-Riddle (AZ)

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Ariz.) of Athletics, Phil Hess, has announced that Eric Fundalewicz will be the transition from his role as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach, and assume the position of Assistant Athletic Director “Eric works well with everyone in our department and is a respected member of both our campus and Prescott communities”, Hess said.  “He

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