An independent review of the University of South Florida men’s basketball program concluded that Associate Head Coach Tom Herrion committed misconduct in violation of university policy stemming from inappropriate comments made to student-athletes. Following the review, USF Vice President of Athletics Michael Kelly has decided not to renew Herrion’s contract and Herrion is no longer with
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IVY LEAGUE DIRT: Dartmouth adds two to staff
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm through multiple sources that the Dartmouth men’s basketball program will add Jabari Trotter as an assistant coach, and Zack Curran as the new Director of Basketball Operations. Trotter will return to the Big Green staff after serving assistant at Hawaii for the past three seasons. The 2012 Dartmouth
Levine named Assistant Basketball Coach at UNC Asheville
UNC Asheville Head Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Morrell announced the hiring of Justin Levine as assistant coach on Tuesday. Levine joins the Bulldog staff after spending the previous two years as an assistant with the Columbia University Men’s Basketball team. “We are really excited to have Justin on our staff,” Morrell said. “He comes
UNC Pembroke MBB staff update
UNC Pembroke men’s basketball head coach Drew Richards announced a pair of staff changes on Tuesday morning with the promotion of Dory Hines, as well as the addition of Corey Hendren. Hines will enter his third season alongside Richards after serving on UNCP’s staff during the abbreviated 2020-21 season, as well as during Lander’s run to
Baskin returns to Mississippi State Basketball staff
Tevin Baskin has returned to the Mississippi State’s men’s basketball staff as the program’s director of scouting and analytics announced by head coach Ben Howland. Baskin served as a graduate assistant during the 2018-19 and the 2019-20 seasons where the Bulldogs posted consecutive 20-plus win seasons and made a 2019 NCAA Tournament appearance. He spent last
Ragin’ Cajuns add Zimmerman to Men’s Basketball staff
Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Men’s Basketball coach Bob Marlin announced on Tuesday the addition of in-state native and former Mississippi State letterwinner Derrick Zimmerman as an assistant coach beginning in the 2021-22 season. The appointment of Zimmerman, a native of Monroe, is subject to approval by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors. Zimmerman spent the past
Graves named Assistant Coach at Clark
Matt Graves, who has served for the past two years on the staff at Division I Mount Saint Mary’s University, has been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Clark University. Graves’ appointment was announced by Cougar Head Coach Tyler Simms. Graves brings a wealth of experience to his new position in Worcester, as
Golding finalizes UTEP MBB staff
UTEP men’s basketball Head Coach Joe Golding officially announced his staff starting for the 2021-22 season. Joining Golding on the bench are associate head coach Jeremy Cox, assistant coaches Butch Pierre and Earl Boykins, chief of staff Bryen Spriggs, director of recruiting and player development Khristian Smith, and director of basketball operations Caleb Villarreal. JEREMY COX –
Penn State Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Penn State men’s basketball head coach Micah Shrewsberry announced the addition of two hires Monday. Tre Whitted, former NBA G League assistant coach and professional player, has been tabbed as the assistant to the head coach, while former Purdue standout Grady Eifert has been selected as video coordinator. Tre Whitted Tabbed as Assistant to the
Former Keuka MBB head coach lands as WBB coach at Elmira
Elmira College’s Interim Director of Athletics, Rhonda Faunce, has announced the promotion of Thad Phillips to the role of head women’s basketball coach. Phillips joined the Soaring Eagles as an assistant coach for the men’s and women’s programs for the abbreviated 2021 seasons. He takes the reins from EC alumnae Bridget Catanese Paluga ’08, who served as interim
Drill of the Week
Our very own Coach Mason demonstrates a great drill incorporating two key footwork fundamentals for players to work on. Check out the full breakdown and video demonstration below! Shooting Footwork Fundamentals Step-in Shooting: players will plant and anchor their dominant foot and then step-in off the pass from the Dish and shoot. Rhythm Shooting: Right
JUCO DIRT: Sinclair CC Head Coach to become D1 Assistant
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) Jeff Price, the head coach at NJCAA D2 Sinclair Community College (OH) has departed and will become the associate head coach at NCAA D1 University of Central Arkansas. Price had been the head coach at SCC for the past 18-years, and also served as the AD for the past eight. During