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UC Riverside Women’s Basketball Staff Update

University of California, Riverside Head Women’s Basketball Coach Nicole Powell announced today the hiring of two assistant coaches, Brad Langston and Taylor High. Both coaches join Powell at UCR after spending three seasons on her coaching staff at Grand Canyon University (GCU). During their three seasons together at GCU, Langston and High helped guide six

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Flowers resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Cal State Northridge

California State University, Northridge Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jason Flowers announced his resignation today. He had coached the Matadors for 10 seasons with a record of 150-169, three Big West Tournament Championships and three NCAA Tournament appearances during his tenure. “I am proud of the Matador Women’s Basketball program and our record of success,” Flowers

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UC Riverside’s Margaritis suspended for 20 days

(AP) – The University of California, Riverside says women’s basketball coach John Margaritis has been suspended after an investigation revealed a violation of school policy. The Riverside Press-Enterprise reported Friday that the suspension is for 20 days without pay. Officials didn’t say what policies Margaritis violated. While suspended he will be prohibited from having any contact with

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UC Irvine Head Coach Doug Oliver Announces Retirement

After 41 years of coaching college basketball, UC Irvine women’s basketball head coach Doug Oliver has announced he will retire at the end of the 2015-16 season. “I appreciate the opportunity and support (Athletics Director) Mike Izzi and the administration have given me,” Oliver said. “It’s just time. I’ve enjoyed coaching here and look forward

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