Penn State men’s basketball head coach Micah Shrewsberry announced the addition of two hires Monday. Tre Whitted, former NBA G League assistant coach and professional player, has been tabbed as the assistant to the head coach, while former Purdue standout Grady Eifert has been selected as video coordinator. Tre Whitted Tabbed as Assistant to the
Former Keuka MBB head coach lands as WBB coach at Elmira
Elmira College’s Interim Director of Athletics, Rhonda Faunce, has announced the promotion of Thad Phillips to the role of head women’s basketball coach. Phillips joined the Soaring Eagles as an assistant coach for the men’s and women’s programs for the abbreviated 2021 seasons. He takes the reins from EC alumnae Bridget Catanese Paluga ’08, who served as interim
Drill of the Week
Our very own Coach Mason demonstrates a great drill incorporating two key footwork fundamentals for players to work on. Check out the full breakdown and video demonstration below! Shooting Footwork Fundamentals Step-in Shooting: players will plant and anchor their dominant foot and then step-in off the pass from the Dish and shoot. Rhythm Shooting: Right
Brooks named Director of MBB Recruiting at Xavier
Xavier University Sedler Family Men’s Head Basketball Coach Travis Steele announced on Friday that he has hired Jordan Brooks as the program’s Director of Recruiting. Brooks comes to Xavier after two seasons as an assistant coach at Southeastern Louisiana University. Prior to Southeastern, Brooks coached at Howard University (2017-19) as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator.
Berard named Assistant Coach at Cal Poly
Bringing more than a decade of Division I coaching experience to the Cal Poly men’s basketball program, Keith Berard was announced on Friday as an assistant coach with the Mustangs, completing third-year head coach John Smith‘s staff for the upcoming season. “I’m very excited to add someone to our staff who brings a wealth of experience,
Ricky Harris ’10 Joins UMass Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
Following a standout career at UMass and an 11-year professional career overseas, Ricky Harris is coming home. The 2010 Massachusetts alum is returning to Amherst as the Director of Player Personnel/Assistant to the Head Coach, contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, head coach Matt McCall announced on Friday. “When you talk about wanting to get
Tyler Parker Promoted at South Alabama
University of South Alabama head men’s basketball coach Richie Riley made the announcement Thursday that current assistant coach Tyler Parker is being promoted to the program’s recruiting coordinator. Parker — who has been involved in all coaching duties since his elevation to an assistant position on the staff two years ago — not only is
Cleveland State Names Cline Special Assistant to the Head Coach
Cleveland State Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dennis Gates has announced the addition of Matt Cline to the team’s coaching staff, joining the Vikings as Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Cline replaces Dickey Nutt who accepted a position as Gaston College’s head men’s basketball coach. “I’m thrilled to welcome Matt Cline to our coaching staff,”
Official: Jackson Resigns at Pittsburgh Greensburg
The University of Pittsburgh Greensburg announced that Brody Jackson has resigned as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Jackson accepted as position as Athletic Director and Head Basketball Coach at his alma mater Manchester High School in Akron, Ohio. Jackson, who finished his fourth season as head coach, was named the 2019-20 AMCC Coach of the
Tulsa Men’s Hoops Announces Will Bartlett as Director of Men’s Basketball Operations
Will Bartlett was named the Director of Men’s Basketball Operations at The University of Tulsa, it was announced today by Head Coach Frank Haith. Bartlett brings to Tulsa over 15 years of experience with men’s basketball at the Division I level. He has spent the last two years at St. John’s University as the Director of
EKU Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Mike Allen Promoted to Recruiting Coordinator
Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball assistant coach Mike Allen has been promoted to recruiting coordinator, head coach A.W. Hamilton announced on Thursday. “Mike is one of the best coaches I’ve ever been around,” Hamilton said. “His ability to recruit, coach, build relationships, and develop young men is a gift not many have. He’s been a key
Kevin Sutton Joins FGCU Men’s Basketball Staff as Assistant Coach
Kevin Sutton, a 36-year coaching veteran, has been announced as an assistant coach for the FGCU men’s basketball program by head coach Michael Fly today. Sutton joins the Eagles after a three-year stint at Rhode Island and has worked overall at programs in the ACC, the A-10, the Big East and the CAA. “I am extremely