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Evansville’s Lickliter receives vote of confidence from AD

Evansville head men’s basketball coach Todd Lickliter has received a vote of confidence from Director of Athletics Mark Spencer. Spencer told WEHT Eyewitness news yesterday, “I have confidence in Coach Lickliter and his staff.  They are implementing a new system that has proven to work for a program at this level and has been successful

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Nebraska’s Hoiberg will return next year

Despite his struggles as the head men’s basketball coach at Nebraska over the past three years, Fred Hoiberg will return on a restructured deal for year four. Hoiberg is 21-65 (.244) during his tenure in Lincoln, including a 7-20 (1-15 Big Ten mark this season. Alberts and Hoiberg released the following statements: Statement from Nebraska

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SWAC DIRT: Mississippi Valley State’s Hunter placed on leave

Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Mississippi Valley State head men’s basketball coach Lindsey Hunter has been placed on leave by the university. He will be replaced for the rest of the season by former Arkansas-Pine Bluff head coach George Ivory. Hunter has been at MVSU for the past three seasons, where he has compiled a 7-72

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NAIA DIRT: SMWC opens

NAIA Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (IN) has opened, as Enzley Mitchell IV is no longer the head coach there. Mitchell was hired as the first-ever men’s basketball coach at SMWC back in June of 2020. This season was the inaugural one for the squad – they finished 3-26 (0-18 River States Conference). An official release is

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Week 15: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions

By AJ Nelson, HoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 15 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 2021-22 college basketball

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Cheung steps down as Head Men’s Basketball at UConn Avery Point

Story Courtesy UCAP Athletics Sam Cheung will step down as head men’s basketball coach at the University of Connecticut Avery Point, as announced today by Athletic Director Michael Kobylanski. Cheung and assistant coach Jim Miller will remain in their roles until a successor is appointed and assist with the transition over the weeks ahead. Cheung has served as the

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Howard issues statement following suspension

Michigan head basketball coach Juwan Howard has issued the following statement regarding the incident at the end of the Wolverines game with Wisconsin on Saturday: “After taking time to reflect on all that happened, I realize how unacceptable both my actions and words were, and how they affected so many. I am truly sorry.” “I

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Michigan’s Howard suspended, fined; Wisconsin’s Gard also fined

The Big Ten has released the following statement regarding yesterday’s post-game fracas after the Michigan and Wisconsin game: In collaboration with University of Michigan and University of Wisconsin, the Big Ten Conference has reviewed the postgame physical altercation between the Michigan Wolverines and Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball teams on February 20, 2022, in Madison, Wisconsin. 

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Drill of The Week

In this drill from FIBA Certified Trainer and basketball coach Mathieu Delarche, work on your complete skillset of ball-handling, footwork, and jump shooting. footwork series Start at the free throw line, stay low, and begin ballhandling Wait until the dish passes out the next ball and step to the left or right elbow for a

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Finger Lakes CC Head Coach retires; Assistant Coach takes over

The Finger Lakes Community College Men’s Basketball team saw their season come to an end today, as the Lakers traveled to Mohawk Valley Community College to compete in the opening round of the NJCAA Region III Tournament, and lost 57-68. The game marked the final one in the career of head coach Richard Jones, who

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Georgia assistant basketball coach suspended

According to multiple reports, the University of Georgia has suspended men’s basketball assistant coach Wade Mason for an incident during halftime of Wednesday night’s game against LSU. Mason reportedly got into a physical altercation with director of player development Bryan Fish. Mason is in his first season at Georgia, after spending the past five at Stephen F.

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How to Create a Killer Cover Letter for Your Coaching Resume

For samples of effective cover letters for coaches, sign up to be a member of The Coaching Portfolio Guide today! A cover letter is a document to an employer explaining your interest in a specific job. This letter should also highlight your qualifications for the advertised position.  The number one mistake that coaches make when

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