The Wisconsin State Journal published an article today about how Wisconsin men’s basketball seniors confronted head coach Greg Gard in secretly recorded meeting back in February. The seniors were critical of Gard on many fronts. According to the Journal, “Gard didn’t care for them or have their backs. One player said he’d have a hard
Missouri State extends Ford’s contract
The Missouri State University Board of Governors formally approved the contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Dana Ford. The extension will take Ford’s deal through March 31st, 2025. Ford, who has been the head coach at MSU for the past three seasons, has compiled a 49-40 (.551) record during his tenure. During the COVID
Jones tabbed as Assistant Coach at Northwood (MI)
The Northwood University men’s basketball team has announced the hiring of of former NU standout Maurice Jones as an assistant coach. He replaces Carlos McMath, who recently was named the head coach at Schoolcraft Community College. “I am very excited to have Maurice back at Northwood as an assistant coach,” said Lonnie Griffin, who is
Cantafio joins Vandy Basketball Staff as Director of Player Personnel
Joey Cantafio enters his first season as the Director of Player Personnel for the Vanderbilt men’s basketball program in 2021-22. Prior to Vanderbilt, Cantafio spent four seasons on staff with the Lamar men’s basketball program, including the last two as an assistant coach. Cantafio spent his first two seasons with the program as the director
Art U. adds Palmquist-Clark to MBB staff
Academy of Art University Athletics has announced Gabe Palmquist-Clark as its new assistant coach for men’s basketball. Bringing more than nine years of experience across the junior college and NCAA Division II levels with a stint at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M most recently, Palmquist-Clark will join Head Coach Scott Waterman and his staff ahead of the Urban
Official: Matt Bolton Named University of the Ozarks Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Fresh off an American Southwest Conference Men’s Basketball Championship, head coach Travis Carruthers has announced the hiring of Matt Bolton as the new assistant coach. Bolton, of Cato, New York, served as the assistant coach at NCAA III Cazenovia College in New York during the 2020-21 season. Bolton was responsible for recruiting, designing practice plans,
Official: Karl Henrikson Retires After 18 Years as Southern Maine Men’s Basketball Coach
After 18 seasons leading the University of Southern Maine Huskies’ men’s basketball program, Husky alum Karl Henrikson ’79 will retire from his alma mater as the longest tenured men’s basketball coach in University history. USM Director of Athletics Al Bean has announced that a national search for Henrikson’s replacement will begin shortly with the
Welty To Join Arizona Christian Men’s Basketball Staff
Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jeff Rutter is excited to announce the hiring of Hudson Welty as a new assistant coach for the Firestorm. Coach Welty joins the ACU MBB staff after two seasons as an assistant coach at NAIA No.1 Indiana Wesleyan University. “I am really excited to have Hudson join our program,” commented Coach
Drill of the Week
Competitive shooting drills are great for any player’s development and also a great way to get kids excited about their training. These drills, games and competitions are a great way to hold players accountable and focused on their goals. Let’s check out a few of my favorite competitive drills that I love doing with my
Drexel Names Will Chavis Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Drexel Head Men’s Basketball Coach Zach Spiker has named Will Chavis as an assistant coach for the upcoming season. Chavis will be returning to the college game after serving as a high school head coach in Philadelphia for the last four seasons. Chavis will work with all aspects of the program. That will include player
Sean Hanna Named ESU Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Former East Stroudsburg University men’s basketball graduate assistant Sean Hanna is returning to ESU as the Warriors assistant coach, head men’s basketball coach Jeff Wilson announced on Wednesday. “I am beyond excited to rejoin the men’s basketball program at ESU,” Hanna said about his new position. “I want to thank President Long, Dr. Gray and Coach
Wilkins Returns to Virginia as Graduate Assistant
Former Virginia standout Isaiah Wilkins has been named a graduate assistant for the Cavaliers, Dean and Markel Families Men’s Head Basketball Coach Tony Bennett announced Tuesday (June 15). Wilkins returns to Grounds after a three-year professional career. Wilkins played for Ratiopharm Ulm in Germany’s top league, the BBL, in 2020-21. He played professionally in Poland