Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 5 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
D3 NEWS: Macciocco joins Keystone Men’s Basketball Staff
Keystone College head men’s basketball coach Andrew Kettel has announced that Tara Macciocco will be joining the men’s basketball coach staff as the Director of Basketball Operations/Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. Macciocco is no stranger to the Northeastern Pennsylvania college basketball scene. She previously was the head women’s basketball coach at Wilkes University from 2018-2023. During her time with Colonels,
Overtime Cats: Kansas State’s 9 Straight
Under second-year head coach Jermone Tang, Kansas State has developed a remarkable knack for winning overtime games. Their perfect 9-0 record in overtime contests over the past two seasons, including a flawless 4-0 this year, speaks volumes about their ability to thrive in pressure-cooker situations. But what is the secret sauce behind their overtime success?
OFFICIAL: Coastal Carolina’s Ellis announces retirement
Mentioned this earlier today – it’s now official. Here’s the statement from Coastal Carolina: Cliff Ellis, the winningest active coach in NCAA Division I basketball, has announced his retirement as the Coastal Carolina University men’s basketball coach. Ellis completed his coaching career Monday night with a victory over St. Andrews, his 831st at the NCAA Division
The Beehive State
Preseason predictions, rankings, and conference polls are intended to gauge where “experts” believe teams will finish in their respective leagues or divisions. However, this exercise becomes increasingly difficult each year due to rising roster turnover. Last season, only five Power 5 teams finished exactly where they were predicted (UCLA, Arizona, Washington, Michigan State and Iowa
WEEK 4: 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 4 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
Impressive Prep field highlights 2023 Griffin Elite Basketball Classic
Attention basketball enthusiasts! Get ready to witness the ultimate clash of talent at the Griffin Elite Basketball Classic 2023! We’re bringing together the finest Division I recruits from across the nation, ready to take on the top-ranked high school boys basketball programs in Northern Kentucky and Ohio December 15 thru the 17th. This is your
Lulley named Director of Men’s Basketball Program Management at Fordham
Shannon Lulley, who has served as Fordham’s Associate Director of Athletic Development for the past three years, was named the Director of Program Management for the Fordham men’s basketball program. In her new position, Lulley will work closely with the head men’s basketball coach managing all administrative day-to-day operations. She will also monitor all student-athletes campus
BREAKING: Radebaugh resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Charleston Southern
Charleston Southern Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Barber has announced that Head Men’s Basketball Coach Barclay Radebaugh has stepped down from his post, effective immediately. “Coach Radebaugh and I met and have mutually agreed that in the best interest of our basketball program, new leadership is needed and that now is the right time to
Drill of The Week
Creighton University Men’s Head Basketball Coach, Greg McDermott shares a streak free throw shooting drill that’s incorporated into their daily practice routine. Check out the full breakdown in the video below! Streak free throw shooting Free Throw shooting is a huge part of the game. For the 2022-23 season, the Bluejays shot 90% from the free
Tarleton’s Billy Gillispie to be away from team indefinitely
Billy Gillispie’s absence from his team has now been termed indefinite in an updated release from Tarleton State. Back on 11/19, TSU released a statement saying that Gillispie would miss the SoCal Challenge this week due to “medical circumstances.” Today’s release paints a new picture: Due to medical circumstances, Tarleton State men’s basketball head coach Billy
Former Blue Devil Robinson named Duke’s Director of Basketball Player Development
Duke men’s basketball head coach Jon Scheyer announced Wednesday the hiring of former Blue Devil captain, Justin Robinson, as the team’s director of player development. Robinson, a four-year letterwinner and member of ACC Championship teams in 2017 and 2019, finished his five seasons at Duke as a team captain during his senior campaign in 2019-20. “Justin Robinson embodies the values