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Drill of The Week

In this drill from FIBA Certified Trainer and basketball coach Mathieu Delarche, work on your complete skillset of ball-handling, footwork, and jump shooting. footwork series Start at the free throw line, stay low, and begin ballhandling Wait until the dish passes out the next ball and step to the left or right elbow for a

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Georgia assistant basketball coach suspended

According to multiple reports, the University of Georgia has suspended men’s basketball assistant coach Wade Mason for an incident during halftime of Wednesday night’s game against LSU. Mason reportedly got into a physical altercation with director of player development Bryan Fish. Mason is in his first season at Georgia, after spending the past five at Stephen F.

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Interim tag removed; Sanders named permanent Head Coach at Binghamton

 In the midst of a resurgent season that has the Bearcats near the top of the conference standings, Levell Sanders has been named permanent men’s basketball coach at Binghamton, Interim Director of Athletics Dennis Kalina announced on Thursday. Sanders signed a five-year contract that will keep him atop BU’s program through the 2026-27 season. “Levell has quickly proven to

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BREAKING: Maine, Barron part ways

 The University of Maine and men’s basketball head coach Richard Barron have mutually agreed to part ways. “After many conversations with Coach Barron regarding the direction of our men’s basketball program, we have agreed that a new voice is needed to lead the team,” Director of Athletics Ken Ralph says. “Although a change in leadership is always a difficult

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Tubby Smith steps down at High Point; G.G. Smith takes over

High Point University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tubby Smith announced today that he is stepping down as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at High Point University for the remainder of the 2021-22 season.  His son and current associate head coach G.G. Smith will take over as the Head Coach for the remainder of the 2021-22 and the 2022-2023 season.  Smith

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PREP REPORT: Stoneman to replace Smith at Oak Hill

Back on February 8th, legendary Oak Hill Academy (VA) head coach Steve Smith announced his retirement at the conclusion of this season. After weeks of speculation as to who his replacement would be, the choice has now been made known. Former Oak Hill assistant coach Yerrick Stoneman confirmed to The State today that he will

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Shingler out at Maryland

Maryland assistant coach Bruce Shingler will not return, the university announced. A short two-sentence statement was released by the school: “Men’s basketball assistant coach Bruce Shingler will not return to the program. He will be paid the remainder of his contract which expires on April 30, 2022.” Shingler was suspended for 30 days back on January 13th

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South Plains Head Coach Steve Green nabs career win #700

Synonymous with the all-time greats of collegiate basketball, solidified with an intangible resume, South Plains College men’s basketball head coach Steve Green added to his legacy Monday night as the Texans pummeled Clarendon College 90-71 at the Texan Dome, giving Green his 700th career win in his 28th season on the hardwood. Green becomes just the 28th coach

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Week 14: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions

By AJ Nelson, HoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 14 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 2021-22 college basketball

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