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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 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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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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