Michael Cook, Harris-Stowe State’s head men’s basketball coach, has named Jordan Andrews as the assistant coach for men’s basketball. “I am so excited about the addition of Jordan Andrews to our staff. Jordan brings energy, enthusiasm, and a love for the game is infectious to everyone. Jordan has been around the game for his entire life and has
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Awl named Assistant Basketball Coach at Randolph-Macon
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Liban Awl has been named the Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Randolph-Macon College. Awl most recently was an assistant coach at his alma mater, Chestnut Hill College, which he was named in April 2020. Prior to that, Awl assisted the Freshman, JV, and Varsity teams at Osbourn Park High School in Manassas, Va. from 2019-2020. “We are
D2 DIRT: Edward Waters U (FL) opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I teased this one on Twitter yesterday – I can now confirm that Fredrick Summers is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Edward Waters University (SIAC). Summers was hired as the head coach at EWU back in 2018, after a short stint as the head coach at Talladega
Upshur elevated to Assistant Basketball Coach at Portland State
Portland State Men’s Basketball Coach Jase Coburn has announced that Director of Player Development Quinton Upshur has moved into a full-time assistant coach role with the Vikings. Upshur has worked at Portland State for the past year as an Academic Advisor and Basketball Program Director of Player Development. He will now have full on-court responsibilities as a Vikings Assistant Coach
Drill of The Week
In this Dr. Dish drill, Coach Tony Miller demonstrates a great screening drill. Learn how reading the screen can create open shots for both the ball handler and the screener. The full drill breakdown is below! Flip the Screen Drill Player 1 starts on the wing; Player 2 (the screener) starts at the top of the key;
Newton named Head Basketball Coach at D3 Berea
Berea College Director of Athletics Ryan Hess has named Austin Newton head coach of the Mountaineer men’s basketball team. When asked about the opportunity Newton said, “After spending over half of my life in Madison County, I’ve been able to see firsthand the numerous opportunities that Berea College provides to its students and athletes. I couldn’t be more proud
Strange joins Clark University Basketball staff
Clark head men’s basketball coach Tyler Simms announced the addition of Tyler Strange to his coaching staff on Wednesday in the role of Assistant Coach. “We are extremely excited to have Tyler join our program,” stated Simms. “He brings a great deal of experience as a coach, most recently coming from Division I Wofford University
Air Force hires Jordan as Assistant Basketball Coach
Jon Jordan joins the Air Force Men’s Basketball staff, announced by head coach Joe Scott. “We are excited to welcome Jon back into the Air Force basketball program,” Scott said. “He has been an integral part of winning teams at both Air Force and Denver. Having his basketball and Academy knowledge is a significant addition to our
Cifliku tabbed as new Video Coordinator at Ohio U
The Ohio men’s basketball team has added Mike Cifliku to their staff as video coordinator for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Mike has been a long-time student worker, dedicating his time to the men’s basketball team for 6+ years. Mike has been with the Ohio men’s basketball organization since September of 2016 where he started as a student manager. His job entailed facilitating equipment, aiding
JUCO DIRT: Colorado Northwestern opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Nathan Terrin is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Colorado Northwestern Community College. I have heard that he will be taking a job in the private sector. Terrin had been at CNCC for the past six seasons, where he also served as the
UConn to pay Kevin Ollie another $3.9 million over firing
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn announced Thursday it has agreed to pay former men’s basketball coach Kevin Ollie another $3.9 million to settle discrimination claims surrounding his 2018 firing. The money is in addition to the more than $11.1 million in back salary Ollie has already been paid after an arbitrator ruled in January that he was
Citadel Basketball Staff Update
The Citadel Head Basketball Coach Ed Conroy has announced the completion of his inaugural staff with four hires: Assistant Coaches Chris Hill and Patrick Reilingh, Director of Basketball Operations Austin Kidd, and Graduate Manager Hunt Conroy. “I am very excited about the additions to our Citadel basketball staff. We have an accomplished staff of great teachers, great