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JUCO NEWS: Itawamba CC’s Pate announces retirement; Wilson named as next Head Coach
Itawamba Community College’s men’s basketball coach Grant Pate plans to step down at the end of the 2023-24 season, the program announced Wednesday. Assistant coach Darrian Wilson will take over for the 2024-25 season. Pate is in the middle of his 12th season leading the Indians basketball program. “It wasn’t an easy decision,” said Pate.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College restarts Basketball; Names Sinkfield as new Head Coach
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (GA) is headed from the NJCAA to the NAIA in July, 2024. The college, which dropped basketball back in 2008, will re-start their men’s and women’s programs as they move to the four-year level and join the Southern States Athletic Conference (SSAC). To get ready for this move, ABAC has named
George Washington Basketball Staff Update
George Washington University men’s basketball head coach Chris Caputo has officially announced the promotions of Matt Colpoys and Cooper Handelsman to assistant coaches, elevating each of their roles in the program. Per new NCAA rules in effect this season, men’s basketball saw an increase in two coaches allowed to perform on-court duties. “Both Matt and Cooper have executed their roles with tremendous
D2 DIRT: Alaska Fairbanks head basketball coach placed on leave
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) D2 University of Alaska Fairbanks head men’s basketball coach Greg Sparling has been placed on leave, and has been replaced on an interim basis by current assistant coach Drew Hedman. Sparling has been away from the team since mid-December, with Hedman at the helm for the past seven games (1-7). When
DePaul fires Head Basketball Coach Tony Stubblefield
DePaul Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy today announced a change in leadership of the DePaul men’s basketball program. Tony Stubblefield has been relieved of his duties as head coach amid his third season. “After evaluating the current state of our men’s basketball program, a decision was made to make a change in the head
WEEK 11: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 11 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2023-24 college basketball season. This is
What is Involved With Being a Graduate Assistant Coach?
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Embarking on the journey of becoming a graduate assistant coach is an endeavor that blends academic pursuits with the dynamic world of coaching. This unique role offers aspiring coaches the opportunity to bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and hands-on experience on the field or court. As the title suggests, being a graduate assistant coach
Drill of The Week
Coach Tony Miller demonstrates a great shooting drill designed to improve players’ ability to take shots under pressure. Check out the full breakdown below! 3 Shot with Contest Whether it’s a small group workout or a block of practice time, shooting drills are a cornerstone to our basketball program. Mixing in a variety of simple
Mike Jarvis II joins Fairfield Basketball Staff
Interim Head Coach Chris Casey has announced the addition of Mike Jarvis II to the Fairfield Men’s Basketball staff. Currently an Associate Director of Athletic Development at Fairfield, Jarvis joins the staff for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. “Mike Jarvis II has a wealth of experience from several of the premier major and mid-major programs in the country. Having
Alabama’s Oats reprimanded by SEC
Alabama men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats has been issued a public reprimand by the Southeastern Conference for making physical contact with an opposing team’s student-athlete during Alabama’s game against Missouri Tuesday night, SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey announced. “Nate Oats’ actions were unacceptable and violated the expectations for conduct and sportsmanship as established by the
Playing Time? Top Lineups on the Year
Games Played thru Tuesday, January 16, 2024 This week, we embark on an analysis of the top 3 most-utilized lineups in college basketball and the squad that just keeps rotating! We will delve into the quantitative underpinnings of these rotations, exploring the percentage of possessions they consume and the underlying data that shapes their construction.