The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced today that 15 men’s basketball coaches have been named to the late-season watch list for the Werner Ladder Naismith Men’s Coach of the Year award. A list of 10 National semifinalists will be announced March 5. Four finalists will be named on March 17. The winner will be announced on
Butch Pierre resigns at Northwest Florida
Northwest Florida State Athletic Director Ramsey Ross announced that men’s basketball head coach Butch Pierre resigned his duties effective immediately due to family medical reasons. “We appreciate Coach Pierre’s dedication and effort in leading our student-athletes,” Ross said. “I am confident that as we move forward, Northwest Florida State men’s basketball will be stronger than
OFFICIAL: Garrett named Interim Head Basketball Coach at EGSC
Travis Garrett has officially been named as the Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach at East Georgia State College. This was first reported by HoopDirt.com back on 1/26 (JUCO DIRT). Here is the official announcement from EGSC: East Georgia State College is proud to announce Travis Garrett as the interim head coach for the EGSC men’s
Alabama’s Oats agrees to raise + contract extension
University of Alabama Director of Athletics Greg Byrne announced Thursday that head men’s basketball Nate Oats and the University have agreed to a raise and contract extension. The new agreement will extend his current contract by three seasons to six years and keep him in charge of the Crimson Tide basketball program through March 14, 2027.
Hoop Insights: Ayo Dosunmu Keeps Getting Better
For the past two years, amidst moderate draft buzz, Ayo Dosunmu, the Chicago native has returned, been talked about in the preseason, and helped raise the level of the program. The Illini won 12 games his freshman year, 21 last year, and they’re on pace to pass that mark this year, now sitting at fifth in the country.
UTRGV Athletics Set to Host Memorial Service for Coach Lew Hill on Feb. 23
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will host a memorial service in honor of men’s basketball head coach Lew Hill, who passed away on Feb. 7 at the age of 55, on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 1 p.m. at the UTRGV Fieldhouse. Additionally, members of the community not attending the memorial service
Daily News & Notes – 2/17/21
Today’s Daily News & Notes from around the college basketball coaching world… Earlier this week, I mentioned the t-shirt that Butler head coach LaVall Jordan wore on Saturday that honored the late John Thompson with a quote, and also listed all of the current African-American D1 head coaches on the back. I’ve now learned that
Week 12: 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 12 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
Hoff Resigns as Graceland University Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Cory Hoff has resigned as the men’s basketball coach at Graceland University after three seasons as the head coach. Hoff previously served as the assistant coach for two years, including during the Yellowjackets’ NAIA national championship run in the 2017-18 season. Assistant Coach Ernest Shand will serve as the acting coach for the remaining three
BREAKING: BC fires Jim Christian
Boston College William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Pat Kraft announced today that head men’s basketball coach Jim Christian has been relieved of his duties effective immediately. Christian finishes his seven-year tenure at Boston College with an overall record of 78-132 (.371), including an ACC mark of 26-94 (.217). “I know that Jim gave everything that he had into leading
Daily News & Notes – 2/15/21
Daily News & Notes from around the college basketball coaching world… Providence Head Coach Ed Cooley missed Saturday’s game at DePaul with a non-Covid issue. Assistant Coach Jeff Battle led the Friars to a 57-47 win in his head coaching debut. No word on if Cooley will return for tomorrow’s game at UConn. Following last
Drill of the Week
Our good friend and NBA Shooting Coach John Townsend demonstrates a great 3-point shooting challenge called Plus 5. Check out the full breakdown in the video below! https://www.youtube.com/embed/Za9U_2JYzU8 This drill focuses on the difference between makes and misses as players try for a score of plus 5. Made shots are plus 1 and missed shots