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Howard Community College promoted Jamaal Wise to head men’s basketball coach for the 2026-27 season after he led Montgomery College to a 55-35 record in three seasons.
Howard Community College named Cole Harshman the third head coach of its JV men’s basketball team. He will continue as an assistant coach with the varsity program.
Mike Smelkinson leaves the Howard Community College men’s basketball team after a 153-77 record and becomes the college’s permanent Associate Vice President of Athletics.
