College Insider is a periodic compilation of notes, quotes and inside information from the college athletics scene and curated by Forum sports reporter Eric Peterson (epeterson@forumcomm.com).

MOORHEAD — North Dakota State head coach David Richman helped Jason Kemp land a graduate position on the Bison men's basketball coaching staff two decades ago. Richman was later a groomsman in Kemp's wedding.

Now, Kemp is entering his first season head coach of the Minnesota State Moorhead men's basketball program. Kemp will square off against his good friend at 7 p.m. Thursday when the Bison and Dragons meet in exhibition play at the Sanford Health Athletic Complex at NDSU.

“It’s a good thing for our community," said Kemp, who was on staff with the Bison from 2005-2013. "But at the same time

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