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
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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
NCMC Names Esry New Head Men’s Basketball Coach
North Central Missouri College has selected Jeremy Esry, originally from Hamilton, MO, to fill the vacancy of Head Men’s Basketball Coach left open after Steve Richman moved to Head Women’s Softball Coach. Jeremy received his Associate in Arts from NCMC and during his time, played men’s basketball. Jeremy continued his education at Central Methodist University
Northeastern Announces men’s basketball staff changes
The Northeastern men’s basketball team is pleased to announce the additions of Bobby Martin and Joel Smith to the coaching staff. In addition, assistant coach Chris Markwood has been promoted to associate head coach heading into the 2016-17 season. “I am very pleased and excited to announce the new additions to our staff,” said head
UC Irvine Dirt II…
Yesterday, HoopDirt.com mentioned some of the staff moves at UC Irvine (UC Irvine Dirt). In addition to those moves, head coach Russell Turner has also hired former Old Dominion Head Coach Blaine Taylor as an assistant coach. He will replace Nick Booker who departed for his alma mater Davidson College where he has become the
Mark Lane Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Cape Fear CC
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Mark Lane returns to Cape Fear Community College having spent last season at Hill College in Hillsboro, Texas. Prior to his stint at Hill College, Lane was an assistant coach at Mars Hill University for two seasons. During the 2013-14 season, Lane was influential in helping Mars Hill defeat Division I Furman University. A native