In this drill from Ratiopharm Ulm and FIBA Skills Trainer Moris Hazija, work on different behind-the-back dribble variations that will help you create space for your shot. https://www.youtube.com/embed/cdfB2qvGkmU Behind the Back into Space – Set up two cones about five feet apart offset from the top of the key– Work on different behind-the-back moves into
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Clemson Basketball Staff Update
No secret here, but Clemson has finally made these moves official. Here’s the release on Brad Brownell’s hiring of Billy Donlon and Sean Dixon: Clemson University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Brad Brownell announced the addition of Billy Donlon as associate head coach and Sean Dixon as assistant coach to his staff on Monday. The Clemson
HOT: Herenda out at FDU
Following-up on my TWEET from earlier today… FDU Director of Athletics Bradford Hurlbut announced today that Greg Herenda will not return as head men’s basketball coach. Herenda concluded his ninth season this past year compiling a 101-142 record during his time at FDU, including NEC championships in 2016 and 2019. “We thank Greg for his contributions to the Knights Athletic Department
OFFICIAL: Eldridge elevated to assistant coach at Iowa
Following-up on something from today’s DAILY DIRT…Courtney Eldridge has officially been elevated to assistant coach at Iowa. Here’s the release: University of Iowa head men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery announced on Monday that he has elevated Courtney Eldridge to assistant coach, replacing the position previously occupied by Billy Taylor. Eldridge has been on the Hawkeyes’
OFFICIAL: Barsh joins Florida State Basketball Staff
I mentioned this one a few times over the last couple of weeks. It’s now official…R-Jay Barsh has been named as an assistant at Florida State, replacing Charlton Young (Missouri). Here’s the release from FSU: R-Jay Barsh, a veteran with more than 15 years of coaching experience, has been named an assistant basketball coach at
OFFICIAL: Doyle named Head Coach at D3 Shenandoah
Last week, I mentioned that Nick Doyle was the leader at D3 Shenandoah (Daily Dirt). It’s now official – he has been named as the Hornets head coach. Here’s the official statement from Shenandoah: Shenandoah University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Bridget Lyons announced Monday the appointment of Nick Doyle as the Hornets new head men’s basketball coach. Doyle,
UNCW’s Siddle receives contract extension, increased compensation
Fresh off a record-setting 27-win season and the program’s first postseason championship, second-year UNCW Head Men’s Basketball Coach Takayo Siddle has received a two-year contract extension that features increased annual compensation and a revised incentive structure. Siddle guided the Seahawks to a share of the regular season title in the Colonial Athletic Association – the school’s eighth in
Desmond Balantine Named Assistant Coach at Tiffin University
Desmond Balantine has joined the Tiffin University men’s basketball coaching staff. Balentine will be joining the Tiffin University men’s basketball program as the Head Assistant Coach. Des played two seasons at the University of Incarnate Word under Dr. Carson Cunningham, where he was voted team captain two years in a row, helping lead the UIW
OFFICIAL: Reynolds named Assistant Coach at The Citadel
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I first mentioned this move back on 3/31 (DAILY DIRT). It’s now been made official – John Reynolds has been hired as an assistant at The Citadel. Here’s the release from the school: The Citadel’s new Head Basketball Coach Ed Conroy has his first Assistant Coach in fellow Bulldogs Hoops alumnus John Reynolds. A 2011 graduate of The
Daily Dirt – 4/25/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I few things to start the week… I have heard that Furman will hire former D2 Flagler College head coach Chad Warner as an assistant coach. He would replace Jimmie Williams who left to become the head coach at D2 Anderson University. Warner had been at Flagler for the past five
Bunkenburg out at D3 Benedictine U (IL)
Keith Bunkenburg is no longer listed as the head men’s basketball coach at D3 Benedictine University (IL). He has been replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach Jordan Townsend. According to Benedictine’s newspaper The Candor, Bunkerburg “said the N-word to a Black player on his team during an open gym Tuesday.” The report goes