Things are going to look a little different when the Calumet College of St. Joseph men’s basketball team take to the hardwood for the 2020-2021 season. For the first time in 15 years, Ryan Sexson won’t be on the sideline. Sexson announced to his team earlier this week that he is stepping down as the
Webber International University Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Webber International University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Gabriel Rutledge has announced the addition of new assistant coaches Chase Driscoll and Zaronn Cann to his staff for the upcoming 2020-21 men’s basketball season. “I’m very pleased to announce the addition of both Chase Driscoll and Zaronn Cann to our coaching staff,” said Rutledge. “I believe to
Valentine resigns as Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Warner Pacific U.
After nine years at the helm of Warner Pacific University Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Jared Valentine has resigned, effective July 14th, Director of Athletics, Mike Wilson announced. “I want to thank Jared for his leadership over the Men’s Basketball program over the past nine years,” stated Wilson. “Jared has had tremendous success at the helm of
THE LIST: Now sortable and searchable (and growing)…
As you may know, HoopDirt.com has been tracking the list of cuts, suspensions, and closings in the college athletics world due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The list has been improved thanks to our great staff, and is now sortable and searchable. It can be found by following the link below, and will also now live
Boschee adds Niles to Missouri Southern Men’s Basketball Staff
Missouri Southern men’s basketball coach Jeff Boschee has announced that Warren Niles will be joining the staff as an assistant coach. “I’m excited to add Warren to our staff,” Boschee said. “He brings a great deal of playing experience and had a record breaking career at ORU and professional career overseas. I look forward to
Suggs promoted to Assistant Basketball Coach at McKendree U.
McKendree University men’s basketball coach Chris Foster announced recently that George Suggs has been promoted to the position of assistant coach for the Bearcats. Suggs has served as the program’s graduate assistant coach for the past two seasons. “We are very fortunate to be able to promote Coach Suggs to our full-time coaching position,” said
Copeland named Head Basketball Coach at NAIA Ave Maria University
When Ave Maria University looked to fill the men’s basketball head coach vacancy, it was important to find someone who could produce a winning program on the court while thoroughly understanding the mission of the school. After a month-long selection process, Jamon Copeland emerged as the candidate of choice. “I look forward to getting to
THE LIST: (UPDATE #10) College Athletics Teams Cut, Sports Suspended, & Schools Closing
*7/7/20: Here’s a new updated version of THE LIST with multiple additions since this was first published on 5/23. The college athletics landscape has seen some significant changes over the past few months, due in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic. I’ve been tweeting about schools and leagues that have eliminated or suspended sports recently,
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Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout: Screen Down Shooting Drill
In Coach Tony Miller’s 6th Dr. Dish Drill of the week, he provides a great breakdown of a “down screen/screen down” shooting drill. Check it out below! Simulate shooting off pin down screens with this 3-4 player drill. The coach will receive a pass at the top of the key. Player 1 sets a down
East Carolina Men’s Basketball Staff Update
East Carolina Head Coach Joe Dooley announced the addition of Antwon Jackson to the Pirate coaching staff as an assistant coach, as well as the promotion of current assistant coach Steve Roccaforte to Associate Head Coach on Monday. “I’m very pleased to announce the addition of Antwon Jackson to our coaching staff,” Dooley said.
George Mason Men’s Basketball Staff Update
George Mason University men’s basketball head coach Dave Paulsen has announced a trio of coaching staff updates for the 2020-21 season. Duane Simpkins, who has served as an assistant on Paulsen’s staff since 2015-16, has been promoted to associate head coach. Bryson Johnson, who has worked as a graduate manager and interim assistant coach under Paulsen, has
