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sports11 months ago•3 min saved

Bruce Pearl Retires from Auburn Basketball, Son Steven to Take Over

Bruce Pearl, after 11 seasons and a highly successful tenure at Auburn, has announced his retirement, with his son Steven Pearl set to succeed him as head coach. Pearl, a prominent figure in college basketball with a legacy of NCAA tournament appearances and Final Four runs, cited personal reasons for stepping down and expressed confidence in the future of Auburn's program. He also dismissed speculation about a Senate run, reaffirming his commitment to Auburn.

via Yahoo Sports|

#auburn-basketball #bruce-pearl #coaching-succession

sports1 year ago•6 min saved

Grand Canyon to join Mountain West Conference in fall 2025

Grand Canyon University is joining the Mountain West Conference a year early, strengthening the league with a highly competitive program that has a strong track record in non-football sports, which could benefit the conference both competitively and financially in the short and long term, despite some controversy and schedule adjustments.

via Nevada Sports Net|

#college-sports #conference-realignment #grand-canyon

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"Eric Musselman's Move: USC Hires Arkansas Coach to Lead Men's Basketball Team"

Eric Musselman has been named the new head coach for USC Men's Basketball, bringing with him a successful coaching career at various levels. USC's Director of Athletics, Jennifer Cohen, expressed excitement over Musselman's appointment, highlighting his track record of building winning programs and commitment to excellence. Musselman, who previously coached at the University of Arkansas and the University of Nevada, is eager to lead the Trojans and uphold the university's values. His hiring is subject to a successful background screening.

via University of Southern California Official Athletic Site|

#college-basketball #eric-musselman #head-coach

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"Legendary Miami Women's Basketball Coach Katie Meier Announces Retirement"

Katie Meier, the head coach of the Miami women's basketball team, has announced her retirement after 19 seasons, during which she led the team to 10 NCAA tournaments and an Elite Eight appearance last season. She will remain with the university as a special adviser and ambassador for the athletic department. Miami will now begin a national search for her replacement, and Meier's new role will involve fundraising for women's programs, mentoring, and liaising with alumni. Her legacy as both a player and coach is extensive, and she leaves behind a strong impact on the Miami basketball program.

via ESPN|

#katie-meier #miami-hurricanes #ncaa-tournaments

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Iowa Women's Basketball Takes on Florida Gulf Coast: Preview, Streaming, and Key Notes

No. 5 Iowa Hawkeyes (5-1) will face off against Florida Gulf Coast (4-1) in the Gulf Coast Classic semifinal of women's basketball. Iowa coach Lisa Bluder is on the verge of her 500th win at Iowa, with the team advancing to the semifinals after a 98-59 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne. Caitlin Clark scored 29 points and recorded eight assists, becoming the 18th player in NCAA Division-I history to reach 2,900 career points. Florida Gulf Coast, led by Maddie Antenucci, has qualified for eight of the last nine NCAA tournaments.

via The Gazette|

#florida-gulf-coast #iowa #lisa-bluder

sports3 years ago•13 min saved

NCAA Tournaments: Records Broken, Drama Unfolds, and Calls for Better Officiating and Discourse.

The N.C.A.A. Tournaments were filled with upsets, trash talk, and heartwarming moments. Underdogs from New Jersey made an impression, L.S.U. set a women’s championship scoring record, and high school friends met again in the men’s final. Women's basketball players showed they can talk trash and back it up, while the men's tournament may see more upsets in the future. The Big East is thriving without football, and pep bands showed how much they care about their teams.

via The New York Times|

#mens-basketball #ncaa-tournaments #pep-bands