This article was written by University of West Florida Assistant Men’s Coach Brian Benator. With the start of college basketball season upon us, each member of a coaching staff is charged with many responsibilities. Whether you are in charge of recruiting, academics, or team travel, more than likely you have some type of responsibility
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Merchant Marine adds Brooks as Assistant Basketball Coach
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This week, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy second-year men’s basketball head coach Rob Pryor announced the addition of Derek Brooks as an assistant coach for the Mariners ahead of the 2018-19 season. Brooks officially began his tenure at Kings Point this past Tuesday. Brooks, a 2011 U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, served on the women’s basketball
OFFICIAL: Rimm Named Associate Head Basketball Coach at IUPUI
Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported back on 10/31 (IUPUI DIRT)… The IUPUI basketball program and head coach Jason Gardner have announced the hiring of Byron Rimm II as the program’s associate head coach. Rimm brings 11 years of head coaching experience to Gardner’s staff and replaces longtime staffer Matt Crenshaw, who took a
Arena at Reynolds Coliseum to be named for Legendary NC State Head Coach Jim Valvano
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Historic William Neal Reynolds Coliseum will now share its name with another icon of NC State Athletics, as former men’s basketball head coach Jim Valvano will join Hall of Fame women’s basketball coach Kay Yow in being recognized at the famed venue. At a ceremony on December 5 prior to NC State’s Heritage Game, James.
Tommy Dempsey Inks Contract Extension at Binghamton
Binghamton Director of Athletics Dr. Patrick Elliott has given seventh-year head men’s basketball coach Tommy Dempsey a contract extension through the 2020-21 season, the department announced on Tuesday. Dempsey was beginning the final year of his existing contract this winter. “I believe strongly in the future success of our program under Tommy’s leadership,” Elliott said.
HoopDirt.com and Just Play Solutions team up to present 2018-19 Coach of the Week / Coach of the Year Awards
For Immediate Release November 12, 2018 BOSTON, MA – HoopDirt.com and Just Play Solutions have strengthened their partnership by once again teaming up to present college basketball’s Coach of the Week Award, culminating in the 2018-19 Coach of the Year Award. This will be the fourth season that HoopDirt.com will recognize coaches weekly at
Franklin & Marshall’s Robinson takes indefinite leave of absence
Franklin & Marshall men’s basketball coach Glenn Robinson will take an indefinite medical leave of absence before the start of the 2018-19 season to recuperate from a chronic respiratory illness. Assistant Coach Nick Nichay will coach the team until Robinson returns. “We wish Coach Robinson the best during his recovery from this illness,” said Director
Singer Named Associate Head Basketball Coach at St. Thomas
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com mentioned in our Small College Staff Update back on 11/6… Harrison Singer has been named as the Associate Head Basketball Coach at St. Thomas University (FL). Singer spent the last two seasons as the associate head coach at Gwynedd Mercy University. As defending champions in the Colonial States Athletic
SPORTS ANALYTICS IN THE CLASSROOM: HOW ONE HISTORICALLY BLACK UNIVERSITY IS CHANGING THE GAME
By 2022, the sports analytics market is expected to skyrocket to $4 billion. Yet even as top international players are duking it out for industry supremacy, an assistant professor of computer science at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C. is poised to make just as big an impact on the data-charged future of sports.
BYU’s Rose Receives Contract Extension
BYU director of athletics Tom Holmoe announced that men’s basketball coach Dave Rose has signed a contract extension through the 2020-21 season. “It’s a privilege to be the head coach at BYU,” Rose said. “I’m proud of everything we have accomplished and am excited about the future. I’m grateful to the university administration and the
Pro Shooting Workout with Courtney Boylan-Douglass
Dr. Dish basketball recently caught up with former Big Ten star and professional player Courtney Boylan-Douglass. She’s currently playing overseas basketball for Elitzur Holon which is located in Israel. Courtney, a tremendous leader and vital piece for the University of Michigan was a 4-year player from 2008- 2012. This summer she’s had the opportunity to
DAILY DIRT: Small College Men’s Basketball Staff Updates…
Catching-up on some small college men’s basketball staff moves… There has been a lot of attention given to the University of Maine for hiring Edniesha Curry as a men’s assistant coach this season. While she may be the only female DI assistant on the men’s side, others are following in her footsteps at the small