Dutchess Community College has announced Robert Piano as their new head men’s basketball coach. Born and raised in Cairo, NY, Coach Piano graduated from Cairo-Durham High School in 2009. After high school he played college basketball at Columbia-Greene Community College. He then continued his education and graduate from Springfield College with a bachelor’s degree in
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Daily News – 2/5/21
Today’s Daily News & Notes from around the college basketball coaching world… Sad news to report, as Bryant & Stratton (Albany) head men’s basketball coach Pat Filien has passed away. Before taking over at BSC, Filien served as a D1 assistant on the men’s side at Vermont and Albany, and on the women’s side at
Hoop Insights: UVA and the Importance of Jay Huff
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by Aaron Hanshaw | Just Play Sports Solutions | Analytics Academy There’s this funny thing about Virginia under Tony Bennett: People talk a whole lot about the team, and sometimes talented players get lost in the conversation. It isn’t a bad thing at all; basketball is a team sport. It’s also not Bennett’s fault, as he’s not sitting around grabbing
Daily News & Notes – 2/3/21
Today’s Daily News & Notes from around the college basketball coaching world… Indiana head coach Archie Miller is taking some heat from the Indy Star’s Gregg Doyel. After Miller blamed last night’s loss 75-71 loss to Illinois on a lack of toughness, Doyel TWEETED the following with a link to his latest article: “IU’s Archie
Former NIU head coach joins Detroit Mercy staff
The University of Detroit Mercy men’s basketball team was able to add a new piece to its program as seasoned veteran Mark Montgomery will serve as an assistant coach for the remainder of the year. He takes over for Keith Legree, who left prior to the start of the season to take over the head
Daily News & Notes – 2/1/21
Today’s News & Notes from around the college basketball coaching world… Mixed messages from Kansas State AD Gene Taylor this weekend on the future of head coach Bruce Weber. Taylor told The Mercury on Saturday that “our intention” is for Weber to return next season. However, when speaking with Wichita Eagle on Sunday, Taylor said.
Week 10: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
By AJ Nelson, HoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 10 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2020-21 college basketball
Gimbel tabbed as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Washington College
Washington College head men’s basketball coach Aaron Goodman has announced that Joe Gimbel has joined the Shoremen as assistant coach. “I am excited to welcome Joe Gimbel to our Shoremen Basketball Family!” stated Goodman. “He has a terrific pedigree, working alongside legendary, Big 5 Hall of Fame Coach, Fran Dunphy, and current coach and Temple basketball
Drill of the Week
Our good friend and NBA Shooting Coach John Townsend demonstrates a great 3-point shooting drill called 42s to work on stationary and off the move 3-point shots. Check out the full breakdown in the video below! This drill involves 42 3-point shots in sets of 3. This means players will shoot 3 shots on the
John Chaney passes away
Legendary college basketball coach John Chaney passed away today. He was 89. Mike Jensen of the Philadelphia Inquirer first reported this, and was later confirmed by Dana O’Neil of The Athletic. Chaney had led to Temple to 17 NCAA tournament appearances, and five trips to the Elite Eight, during his 24-year tenure with the Owls.
Gaston College (NC) hires former D1 head coach Nutt to start MBB program
Gaston College (NC) will be launching an athletics program to begin play during the 2021-22 academic year. The college has made a splash, by hiring Dickey Nutt as their new head men’s basketball coach, and former NBA player Gene Banks as their AD. Nutt, a veteran coach, has served as the head coach at Arkansas
Hoop Insights: Mizzou Basketball Is Winning Without the Three
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A big factor in Missouri’s success this season is the high percentage shooting around the rim by Jeremiah Tilmon.