Missouri State dismisses basketball coach Dana Ford

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Missouri State basketball coach Dana Ford won't return to the program for the 2024-25 season.

Athletic director Kyle Moats announced Sunday that the school dismissed Ford after a 17-16 season, 8-12 in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Ford, 39, was hired on March 22, 2018, and had a 106-82 record (64-48 MVC) in six seasons. Under Ford, the Bea