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UMass hires South Carolina's Frank Martin as HC

UMass hires South Carolina's Frank Martin as next head coach

A busy day of coaching hires in men's college basketball continued on Friday afternoon, as UMass officially announced its next leader.

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South Carolina forward Alanzo Frink out for season due to medical reasons

South Carolina forward Alanzo Frink out for season due to medical reasons

South Carolina coach Frank Martin has tested positive for COVID-19 on two occasions during the health crisis.

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Frank Martin tests positive for COVID-19 for second time

South Carolina coach Frank Martin tests positive for COVID-19 for second time

The 54-year-old announced in June that he tested positive for COVID-19 the previous month. Martin was sure to note on Friday that things were different and more challenging this time around. 

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The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz

The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz

The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?

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Frank Martin recovered from coronavirus diagnosis

South Carolina's Frank Martin recovered from coronavirus diagnosis

Despite being asymptomatic, the head coach did test positive for COVID-19, and has since recovered after a period of self-quarantine.

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