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[NEC @NECsports]

🏀 #NECMBB is adding a superstar to its lineup!

Please join us in welcoming Dwayne Gladden, who joins the #NECfamily as our new Men's Basketball Officiating Coordinator.

🔗: https://t.co/gWHP3Mg3xV

[NEC Hoops @nechoops]

Welcome to #NEChoops & the #NECfamily! 🏀👏

[Wagner Men's Basketball @Wagner_MBB]

Adding a legend to the program🏀⭐️

Wagner College has named Tracy McGrady Strategic Advisor to men’s basketball. McGrady will advise the College on the development of sustainable structures related to NIL.

🔗 Read more at https://t.co/dKbDLMTw3N

#Toughness

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Naismith Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady has taken a role with Wagner College as strategic advisor for the men's basketball program, joining his son Laymen who committed to the team, per ESPN sources.

McGrady will lead Wagner's basketball operations, recruiting and name, image and likeness efforts, and joins a number of current and former NBA players to take administrative positions in college, such as John Wall (Howard), Stephen Curry (Davidson), Shaquille O’Neal (Sacramento State), Trae Young (Oklahoma) and others.

[NEC Hoops @nechoops]

Congrats, Coach! Racking up the accolades again‼️👏

#NECWBB x #NECelite x @FDUKnightsWBB

[FDU Women's Basketball @FDUKnightsWBB]

add it to the trophy case. 🏆

FDU’s Stephanie Gaitley has been named the @MetBasketballW Division I Coach of the Year!!

#uKNIGHTED | #NECWBB

[MetBasketballWriters @MetBasketballW]

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MBWA DIVISION I WBB 2025-26 COACH OF THE YEAR ‼️

STEPHANIE GAITLEY FROM @FDUKnightsWBB 💙

[FDU Women's Basketball @FDUKnightsWBB]

add it to the trophy case. 🏆

FDU’s Stephanie Gaitley has been named the @MetBasketballW Division I Coach of the Year!!

#uKNIGHTED | #NECWBB

[Wagner Men's Basketball @Wagner_MBB]

It’s official‼️ Introducing the 20th head coach of Wagner men’s basketball — Dwan McMillan!

#Toughness

[LIU Athletics @LIUAthletics]

Baronton Terry has been named head coach of the women's basketball program! #FinsUp🦈

📰READ MORE⤵️

https://t.co/e8koOBBCa8

[FDU Women's Basketball @FDUKnightsWBB]

the Knights land at the No. 19 spot in the final @collegeinsider Mid-Major Top 25 of 2025-26!!

#uKNIGHTED | #NECWBB

[New Haven Women's Basketball @UNewHavenWBB]

It's Coach Buff's world and we get to keep living in it for THREE MORE YEARS

#BuckleUp | #BlueAndGold

[NEC Hoops @nechoops]

Judges didn’t even hesitate on this one.

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Nico needed clearance from the tower! 🛫

@CCSUBlueDevils x @CCSU_MBB x #NECMBB

[College Slam @CollegeSLAM]

Call @_nicoashley_ Artemis II 'cause he's ready for takeoff 🚀

#CollegeSlam x @StateFarm

[College Slam @CollegeSLAM]

Getting fancy out here, @_nicoashley_ 🕺

#CollegeSlam x @StateFarm

[NEC Hoops @nechoops]

13 #NECWBB Student-Athletes were named to the @CollSportsComm Academic All-District Team!👏📚

📰Read more

🔗: https://t.co/UALGGr1tgj

[Mercyhurst Women's Basketball @HurstWBB]

That's a good lookin' resume🔥

#RollLakers☘️

[FDU Women's Basketball @FDUKnightsWBB]

congratulations to our guy @CoachTyRozier for being named to the WBCA Thirty Under 30 List!! 🎉

#uKNIGHTED | #NECWBB

[FDU Women's Basketball @FDUKnightsWBB]

congratulations to Ava Renninger who was named to the 2026 All-ECAC Second Team!!

#uKNIGHTED | #NECWBB

[NEC Hoops @nechoops]

One of the best there is! Congrats, Coach Gaitley! 👏 👏

[FDU Women's Basketball @FDUKnightsWBB]

congratulations to our very own @Coachgaitley who was named the 2026 ECAC Coach of the Year!! 👏

#uKNIGHTED | #NECWBB

[FDU Women's Basketball @FDUKnightsWBB]

there’s a familiar name down at the bottom of this list… 🤭

#uKNIGHTED | #GirlsWithSwords | @GreaterWay2Bank

[FDU Women's Basketball @FDUKnightsWBB]

“I think the women’s game has grown enough that we can start to pursue [neutral sites].” - Stephanie Gaitley

Coach speaks on the opportunity to continue growing the game of women’s basketball.

#uKNIGHTED | #GirlsWithSwords | @GreaterWay2Bank

[NEC Hoops @nechoops]

Real. Talk. 👏🗣️

#NECWBB x #NEChoops x @FDUKnightsWBB

[FDU Women's Basketball @FDUKnightsWBB]

“I think we showed what mid-majors are capable of.” - Ava Renninger

Ava speaks on the impact of the Knights’ run, and the quality of play in @nechoops and mid-major conferences.

#uKNIGHTED | #GirlsWithSwords | @GreaterWay2Bank