Jimmy Collins, the first head coach to lead the UIC men’s basketball program to the NCAA Tournament, passed away early Sunday morning, December 13. He was 74 years old. Collins was named head men’s basketball coach for the Flames on March 27, 1996 and he would go on to spend 14 years at the helm through
Chris Beard Earned his 100th win as Texas Tech’s head coach
Beard reaches the 100-win milestone at Tech faster than any coach in the program’s history… He is the 17th coach at Tech… Beard won his first game as the Red Raider head coach with a 93-67 victory over Houston Baptist on Nov. 11, 2016. Since then, Beard has led the program to the 2018 NCAA
Hoop Insights: Kentucky’s Shooting Woes
by Aaron Hanshaw / Just Play Solutions – Analytics Academy In a year where so many things look different than they once were, it’s no surprise this college basketball season has begun in equally unusual fashion: Bill Self is playing small ball, Frank Martin is bald, and the highest-profile tournament took place in New Jersey.
Daily News & Notes – 12/10/20
News and notes from the college basketball coaching world… Interesting side note from D2 Fort Hays State win at Kansas State on Tuesday. FHSU head coach Mark Johnson (the all-time leader in wins at the school), and associate head coach Jeremy Brown both missed the game due to COVID issues. 2nd-year assistant Todd Johnston led
Rutledge promoted to Associate Head Coach at Henderson State
Henderson State men’s basketball assistant Mark Rutledge has been promoted to the title of associate head coach, the program announced. Rutledge, who is entering his third season with the Reddies, has been instrumental as the right-hand man to head coach Jimmy Elgas since coming on in 2018 and played a key role in leading Henderson
Daily News & Notes – 12/8/20
Today’s news and notes from around the college basketball coaching world… Pitt head coach Jeff Capel said he’s worried about his players and let it be known he doesn’t trust the NCAA, wonders about the amateur status of college players and can’t understand why they are attempting to play games right now. Capel told KDKA,
Stetson Assistant MBB Coach Suhr Resigns
Stetson men’s basketball assistant coach Brendan Suhr has resigned to become the Chief Global Officer of Strategic Relationships for MindVue. Founded in 2015, MindVue optimizes performance and improves mental wellness through a learning experience platform that measures and builds mindset skills. “I am so excited for Brendan and this opportunity he has with MindVue to impact the
Week 2: 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 2 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 2020-21 college basketball
Daily News & Notes – 12/7/20
News and notes from around the college basketball coaching world… Houston assistant Quannas White led the #10 Cougars to a 77-67 win over South Carolina on Saturday. He was named as the acting head coach after both head coach Kelvin Sampson and assistant coach Kellen tested positive for COVID-19. Kelvin is expected to miss UH’s
Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout:Drift and Lift with Ryan Razooky
Our partner and elite skills trainer, Ryan Razooky demonstrates a great basketball drill focusing on stabilization and shooting rhythm after catching the ball called Drift and Lift shooting. Check out the full breakdown in the video below! Drift & Lift Shooting The player will start at the elbow. Then the player drifts down to the
McNeese State MBB Coach Schroyer has interim tag removed from AD role
McNeese State University men’s head basketball coach, Heath Schroyer, who has held the role of interim director of athletics since mid-June, has been named permanent director, announced McNeese President Dr. Daryl Burckel on Thursday following approval by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System. Schroyer has served as the McNeese men’s basketball head
Oregon promotes Stubblefield to Associate Head Coach
Oregon Men’s basketball assistant Tony Stubblefield has been promoted to associate head coach, coach Dana Altman announced. “This is a well-earned promotion for all the outstanding work that Tony has done for our program,” said Altman. “His work ethic, knowledge of the game and loyalty to the University of Oregon and our team have really contributed