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Walthall Retiring as MSUM Head Men’s Basketball Coach

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,

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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