The ability to shoot on the move and also make quick ball-handling moves on the catch is a skill that many players lack in today’s game. Majority of players play the game downhill or north to south. This isn’t necessarily the wrong way to play, but it limits your ability to be a proficient scorer and
Open Shot Attempts- What’s Behind the Numbers?
In the rapid expansion of basketball analytics, coaches have faced a barrage of new statistics. The information can be overwhelming, and coaches don’t always have the time to research and reflect on the value of each new metric. One statistic to pay close attention to, in my opinion, is the characterization of whether or not
Sheehan Elevated to Men’s Basketball’s Full Time Assistant at WPI
WPI Men’s Basketball coach Chris Bartley recently announced Ryan Sheehan has been elevated to the program’s full time assistant coach. Sheehan takes over for Ryan Flynn ’06. With Sheehan on staff the past two years the Engineers have sported an overall record of 37-16 (.698) and an 18-10 ledger (.642) in the ultra-competitive NEWMAC to
Dr. Dish Skill Builder: Corner Lift Shooting
It’s been a blast working with some great basketball minds in the Dish Lab this summer. Recently, we had Coach Nick of Bballbreakdown stop by the Lab to run through some great basketball drills and concepts. Coach Nick has been a great friend of ours for a couple years now and continues to put out incredible content on his YouTube
DSU Alum Jeremiah Barnes Tabbed as New Assistant Coach
Dixie State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jon Judkins announced Tuesday the hiring of former DSU standout Jeremiah Barnes as a new assistant coach. Barnes, who played at Dixie State for two seasons from 2009-11, most recently served as an assistant coach at fellow Pacific West Conference member Academy of Art the past five seasons. “It
Bemidji State adds Dustin Boll to Men’s Basketball staff
Bemidji State University head men’s basketball coach Mike Boschee announced the hiring of assistant coach Dustin Boll on Tuesday. Boll joins Beaver Men’s Basketball after spending the previous two seasons as a graduate assistant at Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference program Winona State University. Boll helped the Warriors advance to the NSIC Tournament Semifinals during his
Weir Adds Two More to New Mexico Men’s Basketball Staff
Head Lobo men’s basketball coach Paul Weir has announced the addition of two more staff members for the 2017-18 season. Joining the staff will be former Lobo basketball great David Chiotti and Evan Orzolek. Chiotti, joins the Lobos as Director of Player Development. He played four seasons for the Lobos from 2002-06 under former head
Begly Returns to St. Lawrence as Assistant Coach
The St. Lawrence University men’s basketball team is pleased to announce the addition of Corey Begly, a 2012 St. Lawrence graduate, to its coaching staff. Begly will join the Saints as an assistant coach under the direction of head coach Chris Downs who enters his 21st season. The Geneva, New York native was a four-year
Jerome Tang Promoted to MBB Associate Head Coach at Baylor
Baylor men’s basketball head coach Scott Drew announced Tuesday that Jerome Tang has been promoted to associate head coach. Tang is entering his 15th season as an assistant on Drew’s staff. Tang has been integral in the Bears’ rise to national prominence. He has helped lead the Bears to six consecutive 20-win seasons, posting a
Albano Named College of Staten Island Assistant Coach
The College of Staten Island men’s basketball program has announced the hiring of J.C. Albano as its new assistant coach. Albano will take over a vacated assistant position, and will join new head coach T.J. Tibbs and current assistant Nicholas Doran. Alongside Albano’s appointment, Tibbs has added Abe Akanmu and Orin McKay, Jr., to his staff
Brunjes, Sizemore Added To Palm Beach Atlantic Men’s Basketball Staff
Head men’s basketball coach Dave Balza has added two graduate assistants to his staff for the 2017-18 basketball season, as Evan Sizemore and Matt Brunjes will join the Sailfish this fall. Sizemore graduated cum laude with honors from The Ohio State University in the spring of 2017, earning a bachelor’s of science in education. During
2nd Annual Basketball Coaches Clinic: Presented by Adams Street Academy- October 9th, Brooklyn, NY
You are cordially invited to the Second Annual Basketball Coaches Clinic: Presented by Adams Street Academy. On Monday October 9th, come to St. Thomas Aquinas and learn from some of the best coaches in the area as they share plays, drills, and player development ideas. The clinic will include: On court demonstrations, question and answer