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
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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
Critchley named Head Basketball Coach at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Longtime high school teacher and coach Ted Critchley has joined Minnesota State Community and Technical College as the new head coach of the Spartan men’s basketball team. One of only two coaches in Minnesota to have ever led three different high school basketball programs to the state tournament, Critchley has a distinguished record that also
Romano rejoins Rhode Island College Basketball Staff
Rhode Island College has named Mike Romano as an assistant men’s basketball coach. “I am very excited to be back at Rhode Island College,” Romano said. “There is a tremendous basketball tradition here and I am looking forward to helping the program get back to the top of the Little East.” “Mike was here at Rhode Island College for
Daily Dirt – 9/15/22
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Catching-up on a few things that I’ve heard as the season approaches… Bruce Hamburger, who spent last season as an assistant at Columbia, has departed the staff and landed at D2 Pace University. The veteran coach has been an assistant at Seton Hall, FDU, and St. Peter’s. He also spent 11-seasons