Russ Pennell

Pennell, Central Arkansas part ways

The University of Central Arkansas and head men’s basketball coach Russ Pennell have agreed to part ways effective immediately, according to Dr. Brad Teague, UCA’s director of athletics. Pennell, in his sixth season at UCA, has been on a leave of absence for personal reasons since Dec. 16. Teague said Tuesday that Pennell will not

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Official Statement from Central Arkansas on Russ Pennell

The University of Central Arkansas released the following statement on the status of head men’s basketball coach Russ Pennell. Reports about Pennell ‘s future surfaced earlier today. University of Central Arkansas men’s basketball coach Russ Pennell is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the program for personal reasons, according to Dr. Brad Teague, UCA’s

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Central Arkansas Dirt…

According to a report this morning by Jeff Goodman, Central Arkansas had parted ways with head basketball coach Russ Pennell. We are now hearing conflicting reports, and it now appears that Pennell will be taking an indefinite leave of absence, but is still technically employed by the college. In his 5+ seasons at UCA, Pennell

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Central Arkansas Dirt…

I can confirm a couple of staff moves by Russ Pennell at Central Arkansas.  Josh Lowery and Tyler Miller who both served as Graduate Assistants / Assistant DBO’s at UCA last season have both been promoted – Lowery will serve as an assistant coach, and Miller will assume the DBO role.  Lowery played at Pepperdine

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