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Developing Confidence in Your Shooters

This article was written by Tennessee State University assistant men’s basketball coach Russ Willemsen. Confidence comes from consistent preparation at game speed. I am a firm believer that a coach has a way, like no other, to instill supreme confidence in his players. Some of this can be developed through conversation and building a strong

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DJ Evans Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at EMCC

Former EMCC All-American DJ Evans has been named assistant men’s basketball coach at East Mississippi Community College, as announced this week by EMCC head men’s basketball coach Billy Begley. Evans, who helped lead the EMCC Lions to back-to-back NJCAA Tournament appearances in 2011 and 2012, most recently served as an assistant coach last season at

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Alabama A&M Men’s Basketball Staff Update

Alabama A&M interim head basketball coach Dylan Howard has assembled his staff for the 2018-19 season. Derrick Tillmon has joined the staff as the associate head coach, and Antwain Banks and Carl Richburg will serve as assistant coaches. Derrick Tilmon While at Morehead State, he helped the Eagles win 23 games during the 2015-16 season

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Importance of Timing

The season is drawing closer and many teams are getting an early jump preparing. Whether they are working out players or passing out playbooks, everyone is itching for the season and that first practice. This time of year is great for getting mentally and physically prepared for the season. When that first practice comes, you

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Bobby Hurley adds Drazen Zlovaric to Arizona State Basketball Staff as an Assistant Coach

Drazen Zlovaric joined Bobby Hurley’s staff in September of 2018 after stints at Cleveland State and as a graduate assistant at Tennessee (2015-17) under Rick Barnes. His overseas playing career included stops with BC Igokea (Adriatic League and Eurocup) in 2014-2015, Zeppter Vienna (Eurochalenge, Austrian League) in 2014, BC Best Balikesir (Turkish Basketball League) in

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