Tracking individual stats and box scores has been a standard method of basketball analysis across most organized levels of play. However, that doesn’t always provide the whole picture. As basketball analytical methods and technology have developed, so has the use of more advanced statistical metrics. The tracking of lineup performance and on court player impact
DEI Alliance announces “Next Up” Participants
The Rising Coaches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alliance has announced the finalist for the “Next Up” Head Coaches Training Initiative. The organizations that make up the Rising Coaches DEI Alliance each nominated coaches for the opportunity to participate in a workshop with sports search consultant Katy Young Staudt. Katy Young Staudt was recently named a
Baylor’s Drew, Tennessee’s Barnes announce positive COVID tests
Last night, Baylor head coach Scott Drew announced that he had tested positive for COVID-19. Today, Tennessee made a similar announcement regarding head coach Rick Barnes. Both announcements are below:
Auburn imposes 2020-21 post-season ban for Men’s Basketball
Auburn and head coach Bruce Pearl have released the following statement surrounding self-imposed penalties involving the men’s basketball program that the university has enacted. The Auburn men’s basketball program will forgo postseason competition for the upcoming 2020-2021 season. The NCAA and the SEC have been notified. The athletics department and university administration, in conjunction with
Penny adds Johnson to Memphis Basketball Staff
Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway has added Jermaine Johnson to his staff as an assistant coach. Johnson has reportedly inked a one-year deal. Johnson is a Memphis native who had a ton of success at Melrose (TN) High School from 2007-13. During his time there, he won five straight District 16 AAA championships and captured
Former Stetson Head Basketball Coach Dr. Glenn Wilkes passes away
Dr. Glenn Wilkes, legendary Stetson men’s basketball coach and internationally renowned steward of the game, passed away late Saturday night. He was 91. Wilkes spent 36 seasons as head coach at Stetson (1957-93), amassing a school-record 552 victories. A member of the Stetson Athletics, Florida Sports, and ASUN Conference Halls of Fame, Wilkes was inducted
Billy Kennedy headed to Wichita State
Isaac Brown, elevated last week to interim head coach at Wichita State, announced that former Texas A&M boss Billy Kennedy will be joining his staff as an assistant coach. “I’m excited to welcome Billy to our basketball family,” Brown said. “He has been a mentor of mine for over 30 years and has proven himself
Colorado State Extends Medved’s Contract Through 2025-26
Colorado State has signed men’s basketball head coach Niko Medved to an extension that will keep him with the Rams through the 2025-26 season, athletic director Joe Parker announced. Medved was originally signed to a five-year contract when he was hired on March 23, 2018. “We are thrilled to be able to re-affirm our commitment
The Member for a Day Coaches vs Cancer Auction
Coaches vs Cancer is auctioning off the chance to play a round of golf with over 100 college basketball coaches, at some great courses across the country. Here’s more info: For over 25 years, Coaches vs. Cancer has united coaches and fans nationwide to help the American Cancer Society defeat a common enemy – cancer.
HDPlaybook: Top Offensive Videos of the Week
Through out the week, HoopDirt.com has been sharing coaching videos on Twitter. Below are our Top Offensive Videos: 1. PICK AND ROLL OFFENSE 101 with Assistant Coach Dave Severns of the Los Angeles Clippers is an incredible primer on incorporating the pick and roll action into an offensive attack. Covering everything from the basic teaching
Pujol inks contract extension at North Alabama
University of North Alabama men’s basketball head coach Tony Pujol has signed a five-year contract extension at the school. The deal runs through the 2025 season. “I would like to thank President (Kenneth) Kitts, Provost Ross Alexander, Director of Athletics Mark Linder and everyone in the UNA athletic department,” said Pujol, who enters his third season at
Wallace joins Humboldt State Men’s Basketball Staff
Dee Wallace enters his first season as a member of the Humboldt State men’s basketball coaching staff. Wallace will be the Lumberjack’s recruiting coordinator. He comes to HSU from Pearl River Community College in Mississippi, where he was the assistant coach this past season for the Wildcats. This past season, the Wildcats captured the MACJC