In a study of twelve high division 1 college basketball programs, we gathered data to understand which had a greater impact on offensive efficiency – paint touches, ball reversals, or a combination of the two. To do so, we tracked the number of paint touches and ball reversals before a shot attempt, foul, or turnover
San Jose State Adds Will Kimble to Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff
The San José State men’s basketball team gains the experience of two NCAA postseason appearances as a player and coaching success at the high school, junior college and Division I levels with the addition of Will Kimble as an assistant coach. Spartans head coach Jean Prioleau made the announcement. “I’ve always watched Will from a distance while
Kyle Green Promoted to Associate Head Basketball Coach at Northern Iowa
University of Northern Iowa men’s basketball coach Ben Jacobson has announced the promotion of Kyle Green to Associate Head Coach. Green will be entering his 13th year on the Panther basketball coaching staff. He serves as the program’s recruiting coordinator and works with the Panther post players . Green is in his third stint as
Josh Riikonen Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Huntington University
Huntington University head coach Ty Platt announced the hiring of Josh Riikonen as an assistant coach for the Forester men’s basketball program. Riikonen comes to HU after spending several years as a high school varsity assistant coach with his most recent stint at Huntington North High School. He has also coached at Jay County and
Dante Calabria Named Interim Head Basketball Coach Keiser University
Director of Athletics Kris Swogger announced Dante Calabria as the Interim Head Coach of the Keiser University men’s basketball team. Calabria will be entering his second year with the program and first as the interim coach. In 2016, Calabria helped the Seahawks to the Sun Conference Regular Season Championship and an appearance in the Elite
McConnell Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Tarleton State
The Tarleton men’s basketball team has added veteran coach Rodney “Mac” McConnell to its staff as an assistant coach. McConnell has plenty of experience with Tarleton as a player and coach. Mac, as players and coaches call him, played for the Texans from 1998-00 and then transitioned into coaching as a graduate assistant in 2001-02.
HOT: Koelbl Resigns as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Wisconsin-La Crosse
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse head men’s basketball coach Ken Koelbl has announced his resignation to pursue a full-time position in the UW-La Crosse Admissions Office. He completed his 14th season as the Eagles’ head coach in 2016-17. The university will put an interim coach in place for the 2017-18 season and conduct a national search for
OFFICIAL: Kyle Bankhead Named Director of Basketball Operations at UNC Greensboro
UNCG men’s basketball head coach Wes Miller announced the addition of Kyle Bankhead to his staff as the Director of Basketball Operations Thursday. Bankhead brings eight years of collegiate basketball coaching experience with him along with NCAA Division I playing experience at Gonzaga. This move was first mentioned by HoopDirt.com back on 8/28 (Daily Dirt).
Frank, Nwandu Named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coaches at Penn State Harrisburg
Penn State Harrisburg Men’s Basketball announces Jeff Frank and Chris Nwandu as assistant coaches for the 2017-18 school year. Frank comes to the program after being a Graduate Assistant at Hofstra University. Chris Nwandu brings a unique perspective to the staff, having just finished his playing career at Shippensburg University. Jeff Frank was a manager
Brendan Rooney Named Interim Head Basketball Coach at Cal State Maritime
Cal State Maritime Athletics has promoted Brendan Rooney to Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach to replace long-time head coach Bryan Rooney (Cal State East Bay Names Rooney Head Coach). Brendan is the younger brother of Bryan, and his been a part of Bryan’s staff for the past three years. Brendan has been instrumental in the
HOT: Cal State East Bay Names Bryan Rooney Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Cal State East Bay Director of Athletics Jason Carmichael announced Thursday the hiring of Bryan Rooney as the ninth head coach of the CSUEB men’s basketball program. Rooney joins the Pioneers after spending the last 10 seasons as the head coach at California Maritime Academy, where he accumulated 200 victories and captured seven California Pacific
UMBC Basketball Staff Update
UMBC head men’s basketball coach Ryan Odom announced enhancements to his staff for the 2017-18 academic year. Coach Odom named Griff Aldrich the program’s director of recruiting and program development. In addition, Malcolm Brent and Jake Brudish will serve as graduate managers. Assistant coaches Nate Dixon, Eric Skeeters and Bryce Crawford all return for their