DePaul Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy today announced a change in leadership of the DePaul men’s basketball program. Tony Stubblefield has been relieved of his duties as head coach amid his third season. “After evaluating the current state of our men’s basketball program, a decision was made to make a change in the head
WEEK 11: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 11 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 2023-24 college basketball season. This is
What is Involved With Being a Graduate Assistant Coach?
Embarking on the journey of becoming a graduate assistant coach is an endeavor that blends academic pursuits with the dynamic world of coaching. This unique role offers aspiring coaches the opportunity to bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and hands-on experience on the field or court. As the title suggests, being a graduate assistant coach
Drill of The Week
Coach Tony Miller demonstrates a great shooting drill designed to improve players’ ability to take shots under pressure. Check out the full breakdown below! 3 Shot with Contest Whether it’s a small group workout or a block of practice time, shooting drills are a cornerstone to our basketball program. Mixing in a variety of simple
Mike Jarvis II joins Fairfield Basketball Staff
Interim Head Coach Chris Casey has announced the addition of Mike Jarvis II to the Fairfield Men’s Basketball staff. Currently an Associate Director of Athletic Development at Fairfield, Jarvis joins the staff for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. “Mike Jarvis II has a wealth of experience from several of the premier major and mid-major programs in the country. Having
Alabama’s Oats reprimanded by SEC
Alabama men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats has been issued a public reprimand by the Southeastern Conference for making physical contact with an opposing team’s student-athlete during Alabama’s game against Missouri Tuesday night, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey announced. “Nate Oats’ actions were unacceptable and violated the expectations for conduct and sportsmanship as established by the
Playing Time? Top Lineups on the Year
Games Played thru Tuesday, January 16, 2024 This week, we embark on an analysis of the top 3 most-utilized lineups in college basketball and the squad that just keeps rotating! We will delve into the quantitative underpinnings of these rotations, exploring the percentage of possessions they consume and the underlying data that shapes their construction.
Former Keene State Head Coach Rob Colbert passes away
Former Keene State head men’s basketball coach Rob Colbert passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday at the age of 53. KSC released has the following statement: We are saddened to share the passing of former Keene State College colleague, Robert (Rob) Colbert, who passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Rob served as the college’s head
Tips for Transitioning from a High School Coach to a College Coach
Every year, I get questions from high school coaches who want to make the jump to college coaching. I’ve written on the topic before based upon my experiences, but I wanted to give a more traditional outline for steps to take. As always, my number one piece of advice is just find a way to
UTEP set to honor Don Haskins with statue on campus
Legendary University of Texas at El Paso basketball coach Don Haskins will be honored with a new statue on campus. The seven-foot work of art is a gift from El Pasoans Dan and JoAnn Longoria. Haskins, the former head coach at Texas Western College — now The University of Texas at El Paso — is
WEEK 10: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 10 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 2023-24 college basketball season. This is
McCaffery becomes All-Time Wins Leader at Iowa
The University of Iowa men’s basketball team defeated Minnesota, 86-77, on Monday evening at Williams Arena. The win marks head coach Fran McCaffery’s 272nd career win at Iowa, passing Dr. Tom Davis for the most wins in school history. Iowa moves to 11-6 on the season and 3-3 in Big Ten play. McCaffery’s first win at