Keiser Head Men’s Basketball Coach Dante Calabria has announced the addition of Matt Miller as the new Seahawks Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Miller will oversee the developmental team in addition to working with the guards and making scouting reports. Prior to Keiser, Miller spent two seasons as the Graduate Assistant at the University of Arizona
Turgeon Hires Video Coordinator at Maryland
Maryland men’s head basketball coach Mark Turgeon announced the addition of Greg Manning Jr. as the team’s video coordinator today. “We are excited to welcome Greg to our program,” said Turgeon. “His work ethic and unique ability to connect and work well with student-athletes are qualities that Greg has exhibited throughout his career. He has
Ole Miss Adds Assistant Director of On-Campus Recruiting
Ole Miss head men’s basketball coach Kermit Davis has announced the addition of Connor Walsh to his staff. Walsh, who spent the past two seasons as a graduate assistant at VCU, will serve as the team’s assistant director of on-campus recruiting. “We are excited to have Connor join our staff,” said Davis. “He is a
Mike Worley Promoted to Troy Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Mike Worley has been elevated to an assistant coach on the Troy men’s basketball staff after serving as the program’s director of basketball operations for the last five seasons, head coach Phil Cunningham announced Monday. Worley joined the Troy staff following a successful coaching stint in the junior college ranks. “I’m very pleased that things
Dr. Dish Skill Builder: Improving Team Communication in the Off-season
Most high school and college basketball teams have now ended their season and are preparing for the upcoming off-season ahead. Some players will be competing in other summer sports and others will be playing basketball for new teams. One of the biggest issues the off-season brings is communication between players and coaches. In this article,
Levin returning to Grinnell as assistant men’s basketball coach
Aaron Levin ’14 is returning to his roots. The former Grinnell College men’s basketball standout is rejoining the Pioneer program, now as an assistant coach as well as the department’s assistant strength and conditioning coordinator. Levin played 64 games in his career despite missing a season for medical reasons. He scored 805 and grabbed 247
UVU announces new six-year contract for coach Mark Pope
Utah Valley University men’s basketball coach Mark Pope has signed a new contract that will keep him with the Wolverines through the 2023-24 season. The new contract is a six-year agreement that replaces Pope’s previous five-year deal that was set to expire in 2020. “We’ve got some real momentum going at Utah Valley University and
SLU Extends Ladner’s Contract Through 2020-21
Southeastern Louisiana University has extended the contract of head men’s basketball coach Jay Ladner through the 2020-21 season, Southeastern Director of Athletics Jay Artigues announced Wednesday. Ladner’s extension is pending approval by the University of Louisiana System’s Board of Supervisors. Artigues commended Ladner’s progress and the growth of the program. “Getting Coach Ladner signed to
Penn State Hires Assistant Coach
Penn State men’s basketball coach Patrick Chambers announced today the addition of Kevin Freeman to the Nittany Lion coaching staff. Freeman matriculates to Penn State as assistant coach after spending seven years as the director of basketball administration with the University of Connecticut men’s basketball program. “Penn State men’s basketball took another step in getting
North Dakota Promotes Heatherly to Assistant Coach
North Dakota men’s basketball coach Brian Jones announced Friday that Craig Heatherly has been promoted to an assistant coaching role on his staff. Heatherly spent the previous three seasons as the Fighting Hawks’ director of basketball operations. UND captured the Big Sky regular season and tournament titles, culminating with the program’s first trip to the
TPG Pro Scout School July 9-10 Las Vegas… Use Code “Hoopdirt” to save $20.. OFFER ENDS TOMORROW
TOG is excited to announce Pro Scout School is back for another year in Las Vegas. Pro Scout School is a one of a kind event that is a must-attend for anyone interested in Scouting, Player Personnel, Coaching and Basketball Operations. Last years event was a record-setting sell-out and this year will be even better.
NBA FINALS PREVIEW: A Deep Dive Into the Conference Finals Presented by ShotTracker
Why are we here again? Well, besides LeBron, Steph, KD, Klay, Dray, and CP3’s hammy, why are we here again? How did Golden State and Cleveland both prevail, each in a thrilling seven-game series – the first time we’ve seen both conference finals go seven games since 1979? I’m glad you asked. Let’s dive in.