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DAILY DIRT – 8/13/20

Catching-up on a few things… I have heard that Niagara head coach Greg Paulus is finalizing his staff – it sounds like he may have two spots to fill. The names that I’ve heard here are former UAB assistant Kevin Devitt, and a current staffer in the A-10. Should be official shortly. Kevon Davis is

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Lincoln University (PA) Men’s Basketball Staff Update

Lincoln University head men’s basketball coach Corey Lowery has announced the completion of his coaching staff with the retention of Allen Pritchett and the additions of Will Joyce and Keyshawn McMahon.  “I am very excited about the men’s basketball staff that I assembled,” said Lincoln University head men’s basketball coach Corey Lowery. “There were three

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Stay Ready Program

In light of the uncertainty facing college athletics, and with in-person meetings significantly reduced, Just Play is offering the Stay Ready Program to help coaches create a more effective socially distant opportunity to prepare players and increase readiness for when play resumes. With coaches facing new challenges, such as figuring out the most effective ways

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Pro Skills Basketball is looking for City Directors to join our network of youth basketball LEADERS!

Pro Skills Basketball (PSB) is a professional youth basketball organization specializing in AAU/Club Teams, Camps, and Clinics across the United States. Our mission is to change the culture of youth basketball … and that begins with our City Directors! PSB is looking for men AND women of high character to join our network of youth

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Washburn Men’s Basketball Adds Assistant Coach

Washburn men’s basketball coach Brett Ballard has announced the addition of Jonathan Raney to the Ichabod bench. For the past three seasons, Raney has served as the head coach at Bishop Seabury Academy in Lawrence finishing the season 22-2 before the season was cut shot due to COVID-19. He has also spent the last six seasons

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OFFICIAL: Willis named Head Men’s Basketball Coach at SPSCC

Following up on something that HoopDirt.com first mentioned back 7/21 (DAILY DIRT). Jonathan Willis has now officially been named as the new head men’s basketball coach at South Puget Sound Community College. Here is the announcement from the school: In his new position as head men’s basketball coach, Jonathan Willis brings a blend of coaching

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REPORT: Bruiser to reunite with Calipari; Will join UK staff

With the departure of Kenny Payne to the Knicks, it seems that John Calipari has worked quickly to find his replacement. According to a Tweet by Jon Rothstein, Cal will hire Indiana assistant Bruiser Flint. Flint worked for Calipari at UMass from 1989-96, and took over after Calipari departed for the NBA. He spent five

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Kentucky associate head coach Kenny Payne headed to the Knicks

Kentucky men’s basketball associate head coach Kenny Payne, regarded as one of the top assistants in the country, is leaving the college basketball ranks to join the NBA. Payne has accepted an assistant coaching position with the New York Knicks, the organization announced Tuesday. Payne’s departure ends a memorable 10-year run that included 295 wins, the

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Coaching veteran Bernsen joins Eastern Illinois Basketball staff

Eastern Illinois men’s basketball coach Jay Spoonhour has completed his coaching staff for the 2020-21 season with the hiring of veteran coach Mark Bernsen.   Bernsen, a veteran of more than 40 years at the prep, collegiate and professional level, comes to EIU following a stint coaching in the Irish Super League with the Tralee Warriors.   He

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KTS Basketball Virtual Coaches Clinic – 8/21/20

KTS Basketball Virtual Coaches Clinic    Date: 8/21/20 Time: 2pm – 3:30pm EST Cost: Free To join event on zoom, email [email protected] or DM your email address to @ktsbasketball on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook Featuring: Jerrance Howard – Kansas University – Assistant Coach Stephen Giles – Atlanta Hawks – Pro Personnel Scout Josh Pastner – Georgia Tech – Head Coach Moderators: Alan Major – UNC Charlotte

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Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout: Guard/Post Shooting

In Coach Tony Miller’s 10th Dr. Dish Drill of the week, he walks through a great shooting drill for post players and guards! Check out the full explanation below! Work with both your post players and your guards in this week’s drill.   As the coach is receiving a pass from the Dish: Post 1 sets

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