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Kentuckey Removes Interim Tag from Kyra Elzy

University of Kentucky director of athletics Mitch Barnhart has removed the interim tag and officially named Kyra Elzy, a Kentucky native who has spent nearly a decade on the UK staff, as the program’s eighth head coach. Elzy has signed a contract, which will be made available here, keeping her at the helm of the

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Week 3: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis

By AJ Nelson, WHoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 3 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Pivot Analysis which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2020-21 college basketball season. This

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Jody Martinez Scores 500th Career Win

Taylor women’s basketball head coach Jody Martinez picked up his 500th career victory on Wednesday, as the Trojans (7-3, 3-2 CL) triumphed over RV Indiana Wesleyan (5-2, 2-1 CL), 80-69. Martinez improved his overall coaching record to 500-207 with Wednesday’s win, as he boasts a 70.7 winning percentage through 21 years as a head coach.

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Week 2: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis

By AJ Nelson, WHoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 2 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Pivot Analysis which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2020-21 college basketball season. This

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WNBA star Kahleah Copper named PNW assistant coach

Head coach Courtney Locke announced Monday the hiring of WNBA star Kahleah Copper as assistant coach for the Purdue University Northwest women’s basketball program for the 2020-21 season. Copper is a fifth-year pro and remains an active member on the Chicago Sky roster. She enjoyed a breakout season in 2020 as the team’s second-leading scorer

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