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Ivory out as Head Basketball Coach at Mississippi Valley State

Mississippi Valley State University Athletics has announced that head men’s basketball coach George Ivory will not be returning next season.  “MVSU Athletics would like to thank Coach Ivory for his unwavering contributions to Mississippi Valley State University as both a student-athlete and head coach,” said Dr. Alecia Shields-Gadson. “His impact on the institution spans decades and reflects a

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Madlock resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Alabama State

After four years as head coach of Alabama State University men’s basketball, Tony Madlock announced he is stepping down from his position on Sunday. “Coach Madlock did a commendable job leading our men’s basketball program,” Alabama State Vice President and Director of Athletics said. “In just three seasons, he transformed the program into a 20-win team, a SWAC

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Alcorn State adds 3 to Men’s Basketball Staff

Alcorn State University Men’s Basketball is proud to announce the addition of three new assistant coaches to Head Coach Jake Morton‘s staff for the upcoming season: Adam Braswell, Emeka “Meka” Chiazor, and Devon Smith. Each brings a distinct background of success in player development, recruitment, and championship-level experience to the Braves basketball program. “We’re excited to welcome Adam,

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FAMU Basketball Staff Update

Florida A&M head men’s basketball coach Charlie Ward has announced the additions of Rob Lewis as Assistant Coach and Sebastian Aguilar as the Director of Basketball Operations. These appointments mark another significant step in the program’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its coaching staff and build upon recent successes. Ward is pleased to add Lewis to the staff.

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Lazarus named Assistant Basketball Coach at Florida A&M

Florida A&M Head Men’s Basketball Coach Charlie Ward has announced the appointment of Jarrod Lazarus as the new Associate Head Coach for the Rattlers. This move marks a significant step in the program’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its coaching staff and build upon recent successes. “Jarrod Lazarus is the perfect addition as Associate Head Coach

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Alabama A&M Basketball Staff Update

New Alabama A&M Basketball Head Men’s Basketball Coach Donte’ Jackson has begun to assemble his staff for the 2025-26 season. Kyle Jones has been hired as the associate head coach, and Cameron Prather and Devarus Walker have joined the staff as assistant coaches. Kyle Jones – Associate Head Coach Jones comes to The Hill after

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Crarey named Head Basketball Coach at Grambling

Story Courtesy Curtis Ford, Associate AD for Athletic Communications, Grambling The Grambling State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Trayvean D. Scott introduced Patrick Crarey II as the 14th head coach of the GSU Men’s Basketball program on Friday morning.  “Coach Patrick Carrey II is the right leader at the right

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OFFICIAL: Jackson named Head Basketball Coach at Alabama A&M

Following up on our SWAC DIRT from earlier today…Donte’ Jackson has officially been named as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Alabama A&M. Here’s the release from the college: Alabama A&M University President Dr. Daniel K. Wims and Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant welcomed new AAMU head men’s basketball coach Donte’ Jackson during an introductory

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Hughley resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Alabama A&M

Alabama A&M University Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant announced a change in the leadership of the AAMU men’s basketball program with the accepted resignation of head coach Otis Hughley Jr. on Tuesday. A focused national search for the Bulldogs’ next head coach will begin immediately as well. “We want to thank Otis Hughley Jr. for his

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