Minnesota State University Moorhead men’s basketball head coach Chad Walthall announced Thursday that he will retire from coaching after 12 seasons in Moorhead. Walthall’s career highlights include: · Average of 21 wins per year. · National Coach of the Year & Central Region Coach of the Year (2015). · Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Coach of the Year (2015). · Six NCAA Tournament appearances (2012,
Drill of the Week
NBA skills trainer and iCan Player Development founder Kyle Travis introduces a great shot fake drill designed to help you keep your defender off balance and create space for an open shot. https://www.youtube.com/embed/8hYSbQu5gQg ADJUSTMENT DRIBBLE Catch Dish pass at top of the key Shot fake, side step and adjustment dribble left for an open 3-point
Crutchfield Named Omaha Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Vice Chancellor / Director of Athletics Adrian Dowell announced Chris Crutchfield as the 22nd head coach of Omaha men’s basketball Friday morning. Crutchfield brings 20 years of coaching experience to the program. Crutchfield returns to the Maverick family after previously serving as an assistant coach in the 1995-96 season. He also donned the crimson and black
Official: Archie Miller Named Head Coach at URI
Archie Miller has been named as the new men’s basketball coach for the University of Rhode Island, Director of Athletics Thorr Bjorn announced Friday. Miller signed a five-year contract with Rhode Island. He will be officially introduced as the 21st head coach in program history during a press conference Monday, March 21 at 10 a.m.
Drill of The Week
This versatile ball handling drill from NBA trainer and iCan Bball founder Kyle Travis works on changing direction in small pockets of space. https://www.youtube.com/embed/vYXNN0o7hNE 2 ball drill You need two basketballs and some space to work Beginner: Cross balls in front with one bounce in-between Intermediate: Cross in front, then through the legs w/bounce in-between
Justin DeGrood Promoted to Head Coach at Gustavus Adolphus College
Justin DeGrood ’07, the lead assistant coach of Gustavus Adolphus College men’s basketball for the past nine seasons, has been named head coach of the program, the College announced today. “We are thrilled to elevate Justin to serve as our head men’s basketball coach,” Gustavus athletics director Tom Brown said. “Justin has strong relationships with
Rick Pitino Named MAAC Coach of the Year
Iona College head coach Rick Pitino was named 2021-22 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Men’s Basketball Coach of the Year, as voted on by the league’s 11 head coaches. In just his second season at the helm of the Gaels, the Hall of Fame coach and his Iona squad posted a league-best 17-3 record and
Rob Senderoff Named MAC Coach of the Year
The Kent State Golden Flashes took home multiple Mid-American Conference awards, highlighted by Sincere Carry being named Player of the Year, Rob Senderoff being named Coach of the Year and Justyn Hamilton being named Sixth Man of the Year, the conference announced Wednesday. Coach Senderoff earns his first Coach of the Year award in his
Rich Shayewitz named SSU’s men’s basketball head coach
The Sonoma State University athletic department has named Rich Shayewitz as the head coach of the men’s basketball program, as announced by Senior Director of Athletics Dr. Nicole Annaloro on Monday. “Rich has had proven success with both our men’s and women’s basketball programs spanning more than 20 years,” Annaloro said. “He coaches with integrity
Scott Drew Named Big 12 Coach of the Year
Baylor men’s basketball picked up numerous All-Big 12 awards, led by head coach Scott Drew becoming the first in league history to win three-straight Big 12 Coach of the Year honors and Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua being named Big 12 co-Defensive Player of the Year, as announced Sunday evening by the league office. The 2021-22 Phillips
John Becker Named America East Coach of the Year
The Catamounts won three of the five major wards – Cioffi Men’s Basketball Head Coach John Becker was named Coach of the Year, Ryan Davis repeated as Player of the Year, and Aaron Deloney was chosen as the league’s Sixth Man of the Year. Becker guided Vermont to a 25-5 overall record, including a 17-1 mark
Bucky McMillan Named Southern Conference Coach of the Year
Samford head coach Bucky McMillan was named the Southern Conference Coach of the Year by the media, and sophomore guard Ques Glover earned first team All-SoCon honors by both the coaches and the media when the league released its postseason men’s basketball awards Wednesday afternoon. In just his second season in charge of the program, McMillan