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sports2 years ago

George Mason hires Duane Simpkins as new assistant coach.

American University has named Duane Simpkins, a George Mason assistant coach, as their new head coach. Simpkins replaces Mike Brennan, who was let go earlier this week. Simpkins has deep ties to the area as a coach and player, having served as a high school coach and a star player at Maryland. He spent the past eight years at George Mason and helped lure top talent to the men's basketball program. American University has not reached the NCAA tournament since 2014.

via ESPN|
#american-university#basketball#coaching
sports2 years ago

Tony Skinn Leaves Maryland to Become Head Coach at George Mason

Tony Skinn, a former player who helped lead George Mason to the Final Four in 2006, has been hired as the men's basketball coach at the university. Skinn replaces Kim English and is expected to galvanize the team with his coaching style and connection to the university's finest hour on the court. Skinn was most recently an assistant coach at Maryland and has also worked at Ohio State, Seton Hall, and Louisiana Tech.

via ESPN|
#coaching#george-mason#mens-basketball
sports2 years ago

Tony Skinn appointed head basketball coach at George Mason University.

Maryland men’s basketball assistant coach Tony Skinn has been hired as the new head coach for George Mason's men's basketball program. Skinn, who played for George Mason from 2003-06, will be a head coach for the first time in his career. He replaces Kim English, who left for the head coaching job at Providence. Skinn is known for his connections in the DMV area and is considered a great recruiter.

via Testudo Times|
#basketball#george-mason#head-coach
sports2 years ago

Kim English named new head coach for Providence men's basketball team.

Kim English has been hired as the new head coach for the Providence men's basketball team, leaving George Mason after two seasons. English replaces Ed Cooley, who left for Georgetown after 12 seasons. English has quickly risen up the coaching ranks, starting as an assistant in 2015 before becoming head coach at George Mason in March 2021. Providence has become a top-half Big East team under Cooley, winning one conference tournament and one regular season title during his tenure while advancing to seven NCAA tournaments.

via The Washington Post|
#coaching#college-basketball#george-mason
sports2 years ago

"Coaching Changes and Twitter Spats: Updates in College Basketball"

Kim English has been finalized as the new head coach for the Providence basketball team, signing a six-year contract. English spent the past two seasons as George Mason's head coach and was selected as Providence's top target in the week leading up to Ed Cooley's departure for Georgetown. English is a former star player at Missouri and was a two-time All-Big 12 selection. He will replace Cooley, who led the Friars to seven NCAA tournament appearances in 12 seasons.

via ESPN|
#basketball#george-mason#kim-english
sports2 years ago

Kim English named new head coach of Providence men's basketball team.

Providence is set to name George Mason's coach, Kim English, as its new coach. English, who has had a fast rise in his coaching career, inherits a ready-made program with the Friars, who have reached seven NCAA Tournaments under former coach Ed Cooley. English's first job will be convincing guard Jared Bynum to stay put, who put his name in the transfer portal after Cooley announced his decision.

via The Athletic|
#coaching#george-mason#kim-english
sports2 years ago

Kim English Takes Over as Providence Basketball Coach After Ed Cooley's Departure to Georgetown

Kim English has been hired as the new head coach for the Providence Friars, replacing Ed Cooley who left for Georgetown. English, who previously coached at George Mason, has agreed to a six-year contract with the Friars. He has a connection to Providence through Tennessee coach Rick Barnes, who helped push for English's candidacy. English played professionally until 2015 and has had a fast rise in his coaching career, with two-year stints at every stop in the past eight seasons.

via CBS Sports|
#ed-cooley#george-mason#kim-english
sports2 years ago

"Kim English signs 6-year deal as new Providence basketball coach"

Kim English has been hired as the new head coach for the Providence Friars, replacing Ed Cooley who left for Georgetown. English, who previously coached at George Mason, has agreed to a six-year contract with the Friars. He has a connection to Providence through Tennessee coach Rick Barnes and has had a fast rise in his coaching career, with two-year stints at every stop in the past eight seasons. Providence will make an official announcement soon, along with introducing its new women's basketball coach.

via CBS Sports|
#ed-cooley#george-mason#kim-english