In its 100+ years of existence, the sport of basketball has seen its share of coaching greats. This inventive bunch has transformed the game into the fast-paced global sport it is today. Every superstar in every era and at every level saw his or her legacy strengthened by his head coach. Though they don’t
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Support Staff Q&A: Davidson DBO Abe Woldeslassie
This is the first in a series of Q&A’s with DI support staffers. Hopefully this can be helpful for young guys trying to climb the coaching ladder. Our first Q&A is with Davidson College Director of Basketball Operations Abe Woldeslassie: What is your title? How long have you been in your current position? Director of
VIDEO: Roy Williams Collapses During Timeout
North Carolina head coach Roy Williams collapsed during a timeout in the second half of last night’s game at Boston College. Williams was taken to the locker room, and assistant coach Steve Robinson coached UNC the rest of the game. Following the Tar Heels 68-65 victory, Williams said that he had a bout of vertigo,
Tuesday Starting Five – 2/9/16
HoopDirt.com’s Tuesday 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: Lucas Shapiro / HoopDirt.com Contributor Notre Dame Fighting Irish –
Week 12: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week Presented by The Hoop Group
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 12 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by The Hoop Group. The coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by the Hoop Group which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2015-16 college basketball season. The complete list of
Harry Statham Becomes All-time Wins Leader at Four-year Level with 1,099th Victory
McKendree University men’s basketball coach Harry Statham became the all-time wins leader in college basketball history at the four-year level – men’s or women’s – as the Bearcats recorded a 92-84 win Saturday afternoon at Maryville University. Statham, in his 50th season at the helm of the McKendree program, earned career win No. 1,099 thanks
Recruitment Study Survey
Recruitment Study Survey Coaches, If you’re tired of missing out on what you believe to be critical information on recruits this survey is for you. This study is being conducted as research to help assist you and make your recruitment duties more efficient. The questionnaire can be filled out online through Survey Monkey HERE. Please
Louisville Imposes Post-season Ban on Men’s Basketball
The University of Louisville has decided to ban the men’s basketball program from all conference and NCAA postseason competition following the 2015-16 season. University President James Ramsey released the following statement on the matter: When the University first learned of allegations against our men’s basketball program, it initiated the University’s existing processes to undertake a complete and thorough
Daily Roundup – 2/5/16
Looking for a home in South Florida? Louisville head coach Rick Pitino has recently listed his newly renovated Miami-area mansion for $25.9 million. According to the Wall Street Journal, Pitino and his wife Joanne purchased the waterfront home for $5.4 million in 1999. Over the past year, the home has been renovated and expanded, with a new wing
Hoop Group to Sponsor HoopDirt.com’s Coach of the Week Award
New Jersey’s premier basketball company, The Hoop Group, and HoopDirt.com Launch Partnership Neptune, NJ | February 3, 2016 Hoop Group and HoopDirt.com, the leading website in college basketball coaching news, are excited to announce a partnership between the two companies. The partnership will make Hoop Group the proud sponsor of HoopDirt.com’s Coach of the Week Award. “HoopDirt.com provides
“The Dish” sponsored by Dr. Dish- Practice Plan
Basketball Practice Plan: 4 Ways to Motivate Your Players Standing in front of your team, you make a promise to your players. You swear to offer something that videogames and a river of texts from their friends can’t give them – athletic skills and a showcase for their talents and a team-based work ethic. You
Gregg Marshall Becomes All-time Wins Leader at Wichita State
Gregg Marshall became the Shockers all-time coaching wins leader, surpassing hall of famer Ralph Miller, and No. 21/22 Wichita State took care of Southern Illinois, 76-55, Wednesday night to stretch its Missouri Valley Conference lead to four games with seven to play. A night of milestone achievements also included the program’s 1,500th victory. Marshall (221-81