Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard from multiple sources that D2 Cal State San Marcos intends to name UC San Diego assistant Nick Booker as their new head men’s basketball coach. Booker joined the Tritons staff in 2020 after a three year stint as the associate head coach at Eastern Washington. The coaching veteran
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Drill of The Week
In this drill from Coach Tony Miller players will work on finishing against a defender. As the game of basketball gets faster and faster, players need to be able to finish through contact. Using your body control to not be phased by the defender jumping with you. Playing at full speed can catch the defender
NAIA NEWS: Ohio Christian names Miller as new Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Ohio Christian University has announced Ron Miller as their new head men’s basketball coach. “I am extremely blessed to be the next head basketball coach at Ohio Christian University,” Miller said. “I believe we have the potential to do great things here and I am very excited to become part of the Trailblazer family.” “We are
DAILY DIRT: Louisiana JUCO Edition
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I have heard about a couple of JUCO moves in the state of Louisiana… BATON ROUGE CC: Multiple sources have told me that Dr. Donald Green is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at NJCAA D1 Baton Rouge CC. Green had been the head coach at BRCC since 2018, and
NAIA NEWS: Keller joins Rocky Mountain Basketball Staff
Head Coach Bill Dreikosen will add one of Montana’s most decorated coaches and a Rocky Mountain College Athletics Hall of Famer to his staff for the upcoming season, announcing the hiring of Steve Keller to join his staff as an assistant coach for the 2023-24 season. “I am excited to have Steve Keller joining our men’s basketball
D2 NEWS: Hanson named Assistant Basketball Coach at Minnesota Crookston
The University of Minnesota Crookston men’s basketball program announced the hiring of Joel Hanson as assistant men’s basketball coach. Hanson comes to Minnesota Crookston after spending two years as a graduate assistant for the men’s basketball program at Upper Iowa University. He joins the staff of Head Coach Bryan Beamish, who enters his second season leading
JUCO NEWS: Gossett takes over at Northern Oklahoma Tonkawa
Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa has selected Brandon Gossett to lead the Maverick basketball program. Gossett comes to NOC after serving as an assistant coach for the Kansas City Kansas Community College Blue Devils the past two seasons. “It’s an honor to be named the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Northern Oklahoma Tonkawa,” Gossett said. “I
REPORT: Former Marquette Head Coach Wojciechowski set to take G-League job
According to a report today from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, former Marquette head coach Steve Wojciechowski will be named as the new head coach of the G-League’s Salt Lake City Stars (Utah Jazz Affiliate). Wojciechowski was the head coach at Marquette from 2014-21, where he went 128–95 (.574), and made two NCAA tournament appearences. The former
Long-time Towson assistant Kevin Clark retires
I TWEETED about this one back on 5/4 – it’s now been made “official”… Long-time Towson assistant Kevin Clark has officially retired. Tigers head coach Pat Skerry TWEETED the following earlier today: Clark had spent the past 13-seasons on Skerry’s staff, serving first as an assistant, then being promoted to associate head coach, and most
Paulson resigns as Head Coach at NAIA Carroll College
Carroll College Athletic Director Charlie Gross has announced that he has accepted Kurt Paulson‘s resignation as Men’s Basketball Head Coach after five seasons. “Kurt did an outstanding job leading Carroll’s Men’s Basketball program.” Said Gross. “The team was highly competitive on a national level; they shined in the classroom and were engaged in the community at
Troy University Basketball Staff Update
With the 2023-24 men’s basketball season around the corner, Troy University head coach Scott Cross announced three coaching changes made. The three include the promotion of Brandon Gilbert to Assistant Coach and the hiring of Larry Cordaro as Director of Operations and Kelvin Lewis as Director of Player Development. Gilbert has been with Troy for the past three seasons after
Hollowell named Assistant Coach at Texas Southern
TSU head men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones has announced the hiring of Stacy Hollowell to his coaching staff for the 2023-24 season. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our program,” said head coach Johnny Jones. “Winning the NAIA National Championship at Loyola University in New Orleans in 2022 is a testament to his