Tennessee State men’s basketball Head Coach Dana Ford, the 2016 Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year, signed a contract extension through the 2020-21 season. “I’m really happy that University President Dr. Glenda Glover, Dana and I were able to work out an extension for him,” TSU Director of Athletics Teresa Phillips said. “I think
HoopDirt.com Starting Five by FastModel Sports – USA v Spain (2012)
HoopDirt.com’s Starting Five Presented by FastModel Sports FastModel Sports® is the creator of FastDraw® & FastScout®, the best play diagramming and report building software in basketball. FastDraw is used by all U.S. professional teams, 85% of college teams, and 6,000+ high school and youth teams. Learn more about FastDraw here. By: Wes Kosel / HoopDirt.com Contributor As we approach the 2016
Tom Berryman Named DBO at SEMO
Tom Berryman was hired as director of operations at Southeast Missouri, completing Rick Ray’s staff for the upcoming 2016-17 campaign. Berryman spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Charleston. He has nine years of coaching experience, including four as a member of Anthony Grant’s staff at the University of Alabama.
Midwestern State Names Dylan Dudley Assistant Basketball Coach
Midwestern State coach Nelson Haggerty announced the addition of Dylan Dudley as his top assistant Tuesday afternoon. Dudley brings vast experience to the MSU bench helping build the foundation of two national championship programs at Drury (2013) and Central Missouri (2014). “It was important to get a coach who was familiar with this level of basketball. He
Pershin Williams Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Columbus State
Columbus State University head men’s basketball coach Robert Moore announced the hiring of Pershin Williams as the assistant coach Tuesday. Williams, a former Cougar player under CSU Hall of Fame coach Herbert Greene, brings nine years of college coaching experience to the staff. He will be responsible for recruiting, defensive assignments during the game and
Free Playbook: Road to Rio International Playbook
The 2016 Rio De Janeiro Olympics are coming up on us fast. The field is set and the best teams in the world will tip off in less than a week. Our Road to Rio Playbook features 53 of the best half court sets and out of bounds plays run in the lead up to
“The Dish” sponsored by Dr. Dish: Basketball Shooting: 3 Footwork Styles of NBA Players
Here at Dr. Dish, we always stress the importance having your feet shoulder-width apart in order to create a solid basketball shooting base. This allows you to transfer the most energy from your legs as you elevate over your defender to release your shot. However, when it comes to the angle of your feet in relation
Corey Tate Named Assistant Coach at Saint Louis
St. Louis native Corey Tate has been tabbed an assistant coach for the Saint Louis University men’s basketball team, head coach Travis Ford announced. Tate, a longtime coach at Mineral Area College in Park Hills, Mo., spent last season as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Missouri. “I am thrilled to welcome Corey Tate to the Billiken family,”
Former NBA Player Josh Howard Named Head Coach at Piedmont International
Dr. Charles Petitt, President of Piedmont International University (PIU), Winston Salem, NC, has announced that former NBA all-star Josh Howard has accepted the position of head basketball coach and will start immediately. Howard, a decorated graduate of Wake Forest (2003), was one of only three basketball players in the history of the ACC unanimously selected
Hartley Named Director of Basketball Operations at Radford
Radford men’s basketball head coach Mike Jones announced the addition of Junard Hartley as Director of Basketball Operations Friday morning. In his new role, Hartley will oversee the daily operations of the men’s basketball program, including the logistics of budget, game-day management, coordination of managers’ duties, team travel arrangements and equipment coordination. “I first met
Broncs Add Fraser-Pauls to Staff
Chandler Fraser-Pauls has been named the Rider University men’s basketball team’s Director of Player Development. “I am excited to welcome our newest addition, Chandler Fraser-Pauls, to our coaching staff,” said fifth-year Rider head coach Kevin Baggett, the 2015 MAAC Coach of the Year. “Chandler comes to us after having played for Bruiser Flint at Drexel
Redding Named Head Coach at Penn State Berks
The Penn State Berks Athletic Department is excited to announce the hiring of Timothy Redding as the new head coach of the men’s basketball program, effective immediately. “It is an honor to be selected as the head coach at Penn State Berks,” said Redding. “I have a great deal of respect for Penn State with