University of North Dakota head men’s basketball coach Brian Jones built some lasting relationships while playing professionally in Australia nearly two decades ago and as he embarks on his 11th-season with the Fighting Hawks’ program, one of those is paying off in the form of his newest assistant coach. Jones announced on Wednesday that Australia’s
Dr. Dish Drill of the Week – Handling, Finishing & Conditioning
Coach Mason is back in the #DishLab to bring you our second Dr. Dish Drill of the Week! Since tryouts and training camps are quickly approaching, the main focus of this week’s drill is geared towards working on your all-around game with emphasis on ball handling, finishing at the rim, and conditioning. Keep reading below
Enright Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Bridgewater College
Steven Enright is entering his second season with the Bridgewater College men’s basketball program, and was promoted to Associate Head Coach before the 2016-17 season. Before coming to Bridgewater, Enright served on head coach Dan Hurley’s staff at the University of Rhode Island as the Rams’ assistant director of basketball operations. A native of South
BRIAN BARONE: Self Awareness in Coaching…Don’t be a Stranger
Recently, my seven year old was acting perfectly. He got ready for church, acted saintly during mass, said thank you without being prompted after doughnuts, unloaded dishwasher when we arrived home, grabbed his glove and asked me to go play catch all before lunch. He was “locked in”. Just a few days prior he was
Randall Herbst Promoted to Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Green Bay
Green Bay men’s basketball assistant coach Randall Herbst has been promoted to associate head coach, head coach Linc Darner announced. “Randall is an incredibly valuable member of my coaching staff and is well deserving of this title,” said Darner. “He’s a tireless worker and tremendous recruiter. He has incredible knowledge of the game and has
Booth Joins St. Mary’s Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
St. Mary’s College of Maryland Assistant Athletic Director/Head Men’s Basketball Coach Chris Harney ’97 announced the addition of Walter Booth, Jr. to the men’s basketball coaching staff. Booth will be the program’s first-ever full-time assistant coach and will also serve as the Assistant Director of Game Operations. Harney said, “We are excited to have Coach Walter
Maurice Williams Joins Stevenson University Men’s Basketball Staff
Maurice Williams has been named an assistant coach with the Stevenson University men’s basketball program. Williams comes from Frostburg State University as the programs top assistant in 2015-16. He was involved with all aspects of the program with an emphasis on recruiting, player development and opponent scouting. Williams also played for the Bobcats from 2009-12.
Interim Tag Removed; Chapman Named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at William Paterson University
Long-time Pioneer assistant Brian Chapman has been named the head coach of the William Paterson men’s basketball program. “I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the William Paterson men’s basketball program,” said Chapman. “I am very excited about the future of Pioneer Basketball, and eager to get our 2016-17 season underway.” Chapman served
Kentucky Staff Update: Justus Moves to Assistant Coach Role; Robic named Special Assistant
Joel Justus, who joined Kentucky two seasons ago as the director of analytics and then special assistant to the head coach, will move to one of the three assistant coaching positions for the 2016-17 season, head coach John Calipari announced Friday. John Robic, who has served as an assistant to Calipari at three different schools
Scott Thom Named Head Basketball Coach at College of Marin
Scott Thom, seven year Pac-12 veteran, has been named men’s basketball head coach at College of Marin. He takes over for Marshall Collins, who served as head coach since November 2015. Thom comes to COM from Washington State University and UC Berkeley, serving under legendary coaches Ernie Kent and Mike Montgomery. Prior to that he
OFFICIAL: Cobian Named Video Coordinator at Hofstra
Following up on a rumor that HoopDirt.com posted earlier this month (NY DI DIRT)… Hofstra University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Joe Mihalich announced today that Andrew Cobian as joined his staff as the program’s video coordinator. “Andrew will be an integral part of our staff,” commented Mihalich. “He has a tremendous work ethic and we
Dr. Dish Partners with Pure Sweat Basketball
We at Dr. Dish Basketball are thrilled to announce our partnership with Pure Sweat Basketball! Together we will take skill development to another level with the combination of our high-tech Dr. Dish basketball shooting machines and Pure Sweat’s cutting-edge basketball training program. Pure Sweat is a basketball training company that offers a variety of products and services