Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 3 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2022-23 college basketball season. This is the eighth season that
Drill of the Week
A new basketball season is here! As a coach, I’m always looking for new team shooting drills to use with our players. Because we devote at least 20 minutes of shooting per practice, we like to have plenty of options in our drill book to choose from. Here are 3 of our favorites. 1. Chaos
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WEEK 2: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 2 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2022-23 college basketball season. This is the eighth season that
Larrañaga wins career game #700
The University of Miami men’s basketball team defeated Providence, 74-64, Saturday evening at Mohegan Sun Arena in its first game of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament. The victory marked the 700th of Miami (4-0) head coach Jim Larrañaga’s illustrious career. The win, in which his team led for 30-plus minutes against
Eastern Michigan adds Stone as Director of Basketball Operations
Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball Head Coach Stan Heath announced the hiring of LaMonta Stone as the program’s Director of Basketball Operations. Stone, who previously served as an assistant coach at Eastern during the 2000-01 and 2001-02 seasons, returns to Ypsilanti with a wealth of experience in the world of basketball. “I am excited to have LaMonta Stone join our staff as
Sadler Joins Oklahoma Men’s Basketball Staff as Special Advisor
Oklahoma head men’s basketball coach Porter Moser announced Thursday the addition of Doc Sadler to his staff as special advisor to the head coach. “I am excited to have Doc join my staff and bring invaluable experience to the program,” said Moser. “To have a spot come open when the season starts is never easy to fill. In
Worrell steps down as Men’s Basketball Head Coach at D3 Bethany
Bethany College men’s basketball head coach Mike Worrell has announced that he is stepping down effective immediately. Worrell was hired as Bethany’s 27th head coach on June 4, 2021. Director of Athletics Brian Sansom will take over as interim head coach. “On behalf of Bethany College, I thank Mike for his dedication to Bison athletics and
Yaklich extended through 2025-26 at UIC
Flames men’s basketball head coach Luke Yaklich and the University of Illinois Chicago have agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2025-26 season, Director of Athletics Michael Lipitz announced Monday. The extension is pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees at its meeting this week. “Luke leads by example with his passion, work ethic, and
D3 MSOE Head Coach Brian Miller resigns
Milwaukee School of Engineering head men’s basketball coach Brian Miller will step away from coaching following the Raiders game on Saturday 11/19. The veteran head coach will remain as the AD at the college according to the following statement released on social media earlier tonight: Miller quick facts: Coaching Awards and Accomplishments
Combs steps down as Head Basketball Coach at D3 Carroll University
Carroll University Director of Athletics Michael Schulist has announced a change of leadership in the men’s basketball program, with Head Coach Paul Combs stepping down from his position after 10-years in the program. “We would like to thank coach Combs and his family for everything they’ve done for the Pioneer men’s basketball program the last ten years,” says
Jordan Named Inaugural Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Notre Dame of Maryland University
Notre Dame of Maryland University and the NDMU athletic department are pleased to announce the hiring of T.J. Jordan as the department’s inaugural men’s basketball head coach. Starting in the 2023-24 academic year, the new program will begin competition in NCAA Division III and in the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC). Jordan joins the Gators