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Menzies returns to coaching after a two-year absence. (UMKC)

UMKC announces new head coach for men’s basketball

Cristian Martinez
April 26, 2022

The athletic departments has officially announced Marvin Menzies will serve as the new men’s basketball head coach following the departure of Billy Donlon. Menzies started his career with Santa Monica Community College as an assistant head coach. He went on to work under...

UMKC men’s basketball head coach steps down

UMKC men’s basketball head coach steps down

Logan Lazarczyk
April 25, 2022

The Roos men’s basketball team is losing head coach Billy Donlon after three seasons at the helm. In a statement released Thursday, the university said Donlon was stepping away to pursue other opportunities. According to reporting from the Kansas City Star, Donlon is likely...

Jackson-Durrett comes to UMKC with multiple years of experience as an assistant head coach. (UMKC)

UMKC hires new head coach

Logan Lazarczyk
April 6, 2022

After an extensive search, Kansas City Athletics has announced Dionnah Jackson-Durrett will be the new head coach of UMKC women’s basketball. “We are delighted to have Dionnah as a part of our Kansas City family,” Director of Athletics Brandon Martin said. “She is...

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