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Georgia Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Michael Curry Sr. and Tim Dather, who combined have more than two decades of experience in the NBA, have joined the Georgia Basketball staff, head coach Tom Crean announced on Wednesday. Curry is a Player Development Assistant, while Dather is Director of Basketball Strategy. “We’re obviously very excited to add two really, really high quality
Hoop Insights: Gonzaga’s Offensive Efficiency
by Patrick Schmitt / Just Play Solutions – Analytics Academy Mark Few has had a great career at Gonzaga, having won over 600 games as head coach of the Bulldogs since 1999. This year’s team may be the most talented in his tenure, as they’re off to a 6-0 record, with three victories over top-15
Chicago State suspends Men’s Basketball for remainder of 2020-21 season
The Chicago State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced today that it is suspending all men’s basketball competition-related activities for the 2020-21 season to focus on the health, safety, and academic pursuits of the Men’s Basketball student-athletes. The remaining 14 programs, including Women’s Basketball, will continue with their regular schedule and competitions. “It was a difficult
Daily News & Notes – 12/22/20
Daily news and notes from around the college basketball coaching world… Former Penn State head coach Pat Chambers spoke publicly for the first time since he “resigned” back in October. Chambers appeared on a podcast hosted by two current Penn State players, telling the duo “I learned I’ve got to be more mindful with words,
Buettner promoted to men’s basketball associate head coach at Michigan Tech
Michigan Tech men’s basketball head coach Kevin Luke announced Friday assistant coach Josh Buettner has been promoted to the position of associate head coach. Buettner has served in his current role for the past 13 seasons. His responsibilities include leading recruiting efforts for the program and game day coaching. He began his duties with the
Penny inks 5-yr, $12.5m extension at Memphis
Third-year Memphis basketball head coach Penny Hardaway and the University of Memphis have agreed to a five-year extension, totaling $12.25 million over the entire term. The new agreement amends the binding MOU previously agreed upon on March 20, 2018, and is extended through April 15, 2026. The annualized total compensation for the newly added period
OFFICIAL: Shields resigns from coaching position at Tarleton State
Following up on a report from HoopDirt.com earlier today. Steve Shields resignation as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Tarleton State has now been made official. Here is the official statement from the school: Tarleton Men’s Basketball assistant coach Steve Shields has resigned from his position. He has accepted a position to become the North
Week 4: 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 4 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
Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout: Baseline Drift with Coach Tony Miller
In this Dr. Dish Drill of the week, Coach Tony Miller demonstrates a great team shooting drill called Baseline Drift Shooting. This drill incorporates players driving the baseline and then kicking the ball out to the baseline drift player for an open shot. Check out the full breakdown below! More teams are incorporating the “baseline
Daily News & Notes – 12/18/20
Today’s news and notes from around the college basketball world… Good article from the St. Louis Post Dispatch on SIUC head coach Bryan Mullins, and his assistant coach (and older brother) Brendan. “I never got to boss him around as a kid, that’s for sure,” said Bryan. “It’s enjoyable to be with him every single
Hoop Insights: Marquette’s New Go-To Threat on Offense
The player making the strongest impact from this rebuilt 2020-2021 roster is guard Koby McEwen. The Senior from Toronto played second chair to the likes of Howard in seasons past, only averaging 9.5 points per game in 2019-20. Yet so far this season, he’s been the go-to scorer late in games for Marquette and is leading the team with 15.7 points per game (almost three full points ahead of his next teammate).