Naismith Hall of Fame coach Herb Magee added another achievement to his legendary career, picking up his 1,100th victory with the #23 Thomas Jefferson University men’s basketball team’s 98-79 decision over Kutztown (1-3). The Rams are now 4-0 on the year. Magee is just the second coach in the history of college basketball to reach
Belmont to name court for Rick Byrd
Former head coach will also have endowed scholarship in his name Belmont University Director of Athletics Scott Corley announced Thursday a series of initiatives to honor former men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd. Firstly, Belmont is naming the playing surface at the Curb Event Center Rick Byrd Court, with a formal ceremony to precede the
Hoop Insights: How Cole Anthony will get even better for UNC
There’s no denying that last year was a fun year for the freshman class in the ACC. A freshman won Player of the Year (Zion Williamson), a freshman led the league in scoring (R.J. Barrett), and a freshman held down starting point guard duties for the national champs (Kihei Clark). Four ACC freshmen became lottery
Watson becomes all-time wins leader at Southern Indiana
The 13th-ranked University of Southern Indiana men’s basketball team opened the new Screaming Eagles Arena with an 82- 63 victory over Kentucky Wesleyan College Monday evening. The Eagles’ victory makes Head Coach Rodney Watson the USI all-time leader with 232 wins, surpassing former Head Coach Bruce Pearl, who posted 231 between 1992 and 2001. Watson
Week 1: 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 1 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
TPG Sports Group Scouting Experiences…Save $25
TPG Sports Group launched 3 new Scouting Experiences for 2019! Participants will receive hands-on basketball scouting training from actual NBA executives. Not only will you receive presentations on talent evaluation but you will also scout NBA prospects during live college games and discuss your evaluations. – Charleston, SC (November 21-22, 2019) @ The Charleston Classic– Brooklyn,
Pitts announces retirement at King University
King University has announced the retirement of head men’s basketball coach George Pitts, effective at the close of the 2019-20 season. Pitts, whose coaching career spans nearly a half-century, has piloted the Tornado men’s basketball program since 2006. During that time, Pitts’ teams have made three NCAA Southeast Regional appearances and brought home several conference
HOT: Coaching Change made at D2 Concordia U (St. Paul)
Concordia University, St. Paul Director of Athletics Regan McAthie has announced the promotion of Eric Johnson to interim head men’s basketball coach, effective immediately. The position has been vacated with former head coach Joey James resigning his position for a new coaching opportunity. “Eric has always served as an incredible role model, advocate and mentor
SIUE extends Barone through 2023-24 season
SIUE Director of Athletics Tim Hall has extended men’s basketball Head Coach Brian Barone’s contract through the 2023-2024 season. Barone has served as the Cougars’ acting head coach since March 2019. “I have spent significant time, since my arrival in early August, observing, watching, listening and asking questions – department-wide, but especially within men’s basketball,”
HoopDirt.com and Just Play Solutions once again partner on Coach of the Week program
November 12, 2019 For Immediate Release BOSTON, MA – HoopDirt.com and Just Play Solutions have announced that they will once again team up to present college basketball’s Coach of the Week Award. The awards program will culminate with the 2019-20 Coach of the Year honors which will be announced in March. This will be
Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout: Duke Transition Shooting Drills
In this breakdown, Coach Sam Miller of Duke University demonstrates a great sequence of drills around shooting in transition while using their Dr. Dish CT. These drills work on multiple skills: Running wide, conditioning, attacking on the catch, passing, shooting off the move, AND shooting off the dribble. On the initial catch from
UNC Pembroke Head Coach placed on leave
UNC Pembroke head men’s basketball coach Ben Miller has been placed on administrative leave by the university. Assistant Tony Jones coached the team in last night’s 95-90 OT season opening win vs. Catawba. According to a report from the Robesonian, Miller was placed on a two-week leave this past Monday following an incident with his