Jackson Capel, a former NAIA All-American who played eight seasons of professional basketball in Europe, has been added as a volunteer assistant basketball coach for the men’s basketball program. David Balza, who is entering his eight season as the Palm Beach Atlantic University Head Basketball Coach, made the announcement. From 2009 through 2017, Capel played
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OFFICIAL: Parker named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Guilford
Dominic Parker has been added as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Guilford College. HoopDirt.com first mentioned this one back on 10/23 (Daily Dirt). Parker comes to Guilford after one year as an assistant coach at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. While at UMES, Parker was responsible for recruiting efforts, scouting, film, and coordinating
REPORT: Wichita State expected to part ways with Marshall by end of week
According to a report by Jeff Goodman, Wichita State is expected to part ways with embattled head coach Gregg Marshall by the end of the week. CBS Sports has also confirmed the report. Marshall has been under investigation by the school for the past month, following allegations that he verbally and physically abused players, staff,
Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout: UW-Milwaukee Celtic Shooting Challenge
Head Coach of UW-Milwaukee’s Men’s Basketball Team, Pat Baldwin, demonstrates a great shooting challenge drill utilizing the Dr. Dish CT machine called Celtic Shooting. The goal of this drill is for players to make 2 shots in a row from 5 different spots in around 2 minutes. Check out the full demonstration in the video
Tom Izzo diagnosed with COVID-19; Issues statement
Michigan State head basketball coach Tom Izzo issued a statement today following his COVID-19 diagnosis:
Cornerstone University’s Elders wins #700
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In a night filled with milestones, Head Coach Kim Elders capped off yet another incredible achievement notching win number 700 in his Cornerstone career with a 91-83 victory over Saint Xavier. Redshirt-senior Tyler Baker had a milestone of his own in the win, hitting a three in the first half that gave him 1,000 career
UVI names Duncan as new Head Basketball Coach
The University of the Virgin Islands welcomes Alfonzo Duncan to the University’s Athletics Department, where he will serve as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Wellness Center Manager. Duncan brings over 30 years of experience in intercollegiate coaching and athletic administration to the department at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I & II
Crevelone named Assistant Basketball Coach at CSU Bakersfield
Heading into the 2020-21 season, Rod Barnes has rounded out the CSU Bakersfield men’s basketball coaching staff with the addition of Chris Crevelone as an assistant coach. A former collegiate basketball player with over ten years of coaching experience, Crevelone brings a wealth of knowledge to the Roadrunners. “I am very excited to be adding
Elmhurst U. Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Elmhurst University Men’s Basketball Coach John Baines has announced the additions of John Cheng and Tyler Pierce to the Bluejays’ coaching staff. Both will be serving as volunteer assistant coaches for the 2020-21 season. A graduate of Denison University, Cheng comes to Elmhurst after spending the past two seasons as an assistant coach at the
OFFICIAL: Short named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Central Missouri
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com mentioned back on 11/3 (Daily Dirt). Central Missouri’s hiring of Adam Short as an assistant coach has now been made official. Here is the release from UCM: The University of Central Missouri and Coach Doug Karleskint is very excited to announce the hiring of Adam Short as the newest
Dakota Wesleyan’s Wilber returns from leave
Dakota Wesleyan University head men’s basketball coach Matt Wilber has returned from a leave of absence, according to a report from the Mitchell Republic. Wilbur had been on an unspecified leave since early October. According to the report, Mitchell will coach the Tigers this weekend in the NAIA Basketball Classic. DWU will face Valley City
Gilliland joins Mercer Basketball Staff
Head Coach Greg Gary announced the hiring of graduate manager Ben Gilliland, who joins the staff after a stint with the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Gilliland, a native of Beloit, Wisc. comes to Mercer following two seasons as a student manger with the Golden Gophers’ men’s basketball program. At Minnesota, Gilliland was responsible for creating video