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Hollowell named Assistant Coach at Texas Southern

TSU head men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones has announced the hiring of Stacy Hollowell to his coaching staff for the 2023-24 season. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our program,” said head coach Johnny Jones. “Winning the NAIA  National Championship at Loyola University in New Orleans in 2022 is a testament to his

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Jackson earns 4-yr Contract Extension at Grambling

The University of Louisiana Board has approved a four-year contract extension for Grambling State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Donte’ Jackson, announced on Friday. His contract is set to run through 2028.  “Coach Jackson is a builder of men and has crafted a strong program that not only competes fiercely on the court, but also in

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OFFICIAL: Southern parts ways with Men’s Basketball Coach Sean Woods

Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first reported earlier today (SWAC DIRT). Sean Woods is officially out as the men’s basketball coach at Southern University. Here’s is the announcement from SU: Southern University Director of Athletics Roman Banks announced today that Sean Woods will not be returning as head men’s basketball coach. Woods concludes his five-year tenure

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SWAC DIRT: Sean Woods out at Southern

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Sean Woods is no longer the head basketball coach at Southern University. I teased this one on Twitter earlier today, and in yesterday’s Daily Dirt. Woods had been the head coach at Southern since 2018, where he put together a 64-82 (.438) record. He also spent time

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Alcorn State’s Bussie extended through 2026

In conjunction with President Felecia M. Nave and Director of Athletics Raynoid Dedeaux, Alcorn State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Landon Bussie has put pen to paper on a contract extension that will see the Baltimore native stay in Lorman, Mississippi beyond his current deal. With the 2022-23 athletic season rapidly approaching, Alcorn State was keen on keeping one

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Veteran head coach Alexander joins Alcorn State Basketball Staff

Veteran coach Cyrus “Cy” Alexander will be joining the men’s basketball staff at Alcorn State University under the direction of Head Coach Landon Bussie. Alexander becomes the second assistant coach to join Bussie’s staff in the last 10 days, officially completing the staff for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Enjoying summer workouts as the defending 2021-22 Southwestern Athletic

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Hughley, Jr named Head Basketball Coach at Alabama A&M

Alabama A&M Director of Athletics Bryan Hicks has announced the hiring of Olympic and former National Basketball Association (NBA) coach Otis Hughley, Jr. as the Bulldogs head men’s basketball coach on Monday, April 18. “First, I would like to thank the search committee for their tireless work in conducting a national search for our next head men’s basketball coach,” said

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Jones inks contract extension at Texas Southern

Texas Southern head men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones has agreed to a contract extension, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Kevin Granger announced Tuesday. The extension, which is pending the approval of the Texas Southern University Board of Regents, will keep Jones as head coach of the Tigers through the 2026 season. Jones ushered the Tigers into

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OFFICIAL: Madlock named Head Coach at Alabama State

I mentioned this one in today’s DAILY DIRT – it’s now official. Alabama State has named Tony Madlock as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the release from ASU: Alabama State University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Jason Cable has named Tony Madlock the new head men’s basketball coach for the Hornets. Madlock comes to Alabama State after

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Alabama A&M Basketball Search Committee announced

Alabama A&M Director of Athletics Bryan Hicks has announced a seven-person search committee to help determine the next head men’s basketball coach for the Bulldogs. That group consists of Vann Pettaway, Frank Sillmon, Rose Powell, Dexter Williams, Dr. Geremy Cheeks, Edward Egerton III and Myles Parker. Vann PettawayThe all-time winningest coach in program history, Pettaway led A&M men’s basketball for 25 years from 1986-2011.

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