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OFFICIAL: Billy Kennedy will not return to Texas A&M

Following up on a report from Tuesday…. Texas A&M Director of Athletics Scott Woodward announced that Billy Kennedy will not return as head coach of Texas A&M men’s basketball.  Kennedy coached eight seasons at Texas A&M, posting a record of 151-116. “Billy’s tenure included some great memories and remarkable achievements,” Woodward said. “He represented our

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Auburn suspends assistant coach Bowman

Auburn has released the following statement regarding the status of assistant men’s basketball coach Ira Bowman; “As we continue to gather information regarding a situation that recently arose, it is important that we be thorough and proactive, yet prudent and cautious. Therefore, Ira Bowman will not coach or participate in any responsibilities with the men’s

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Texas A&M Assistant Basketball Coach Resigns

Texas A&M assistant basketball coach Isaac Chew has resigned. Chew was in his second season on the Aggies staff, and had previously worked at Virginia Tech and Murray state. Chew released the following statement: “While I will miss the incredible men in this program, stepping away from basketball is what is best for my family

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Tennessee’s Barnes Inks Extension through 2023-24

Tennessee Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer announced Thursday that reigning SEC Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year Rick Barnes has received a contract extension through the 2023-24 season. “Rick has done an exceptional job of reestablishing our men’s basketball program into a championship-level program,” Fulmer said. “He stepped into what was a difficult situation as

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University Arkansas assistant basketball coaches receive pay increases

According to WholeHogSports.com, University of Arkansas assistant basketball coaches Melvin Watkins, T.J. Cleveland, and Scotty Thurman have all received pay increases for the 2018-19 season. The report, which was obtained from a freedom of information act request, lists the increases (and salaries) as following: Melvin Watkins: increase of $8,000 to $391,635 T.J. Cleveland: increase of

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Ira Bowman Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Auburn

Ira Bowman has been named an assistant coach for the Auburn men’s basketball program, head coach Bruce Pearl announced Friday. Bowman comes to Auburn after spending the past six seasons at the University of Pennsylvania under head coach Steve Donahue. He was instrumental in the recruitment of team’s top players and in the on-court development

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