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UNLV Hires Josh Pastner; USF Names Bryan Hodgson Coach

3/25/2025

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Pastner Joins UNLV

UNLV is set to welcome Josh Pastner as its new men's basketball coach, taking over from Kevin Kruger. With a proven track record of leading teams to five NCAA Tournaments during his time at Georgia Tech and Memphis, Pastner brings high hopes. Meanwhile, USF has appointed Bryan Hodgson, fresh off a successful 45-28 record at Arkansas State, as their head coach.

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Coaches Shift Programs

The 2025 college basketball coaching carousel is buzzing with excitement as major programs shake things up. Florida State welcomes Luke Loucks, Indiana taps Darian DeVries, and Texas brings back Sean Miller. Meanwhile, Minnesota has snagged Niko Medved, while Drake searches for a new leader after Ben McCollum's move to Iowa. Villanova and West Virginia are also on the hunt for fresh talent.

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Historical Context

UNLV's new men's basketball coach, Josh Pastner, follows a long line of impactful hires in college sports. The NCAA, formed in 1906 to regulate intercollegiate athletics, has seen coaching changes shape team fortunes, much like Don Haskins' historic 1966 championship win that integrated college basketball.

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Pastner Joins UNLV

UNLV is set to welcome Josh Pastner as its new men's basketball coach, taking over from Kevin Kruger. With a proven track record of leading teams to five NCAA Tournaments during his time at Georgia Tech and Memphis, Pastner brings high hopes. Meanwhile, USF has appointed Bryan Hodgson, fresh off a successful 45-28 record at Arkansas State, as their head coach.

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