Some news and notes from around the college basketball coaching world, with a little bonus DIRT at the end… UC RIverside head coach Mike Magpayo got win #1 as a head coach in last night’s 57-42 triumph over Washington. The win represents the first by both a Filipino and Asian DI head coach. It’s been a
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Eastern New Mexico Men’s Basketball Adds Morris to Coaching Staff
Eastern New Mexico head men’s basketball coach Brent Owen is pleased to announce the addition of Anthony “Tony” Morris to his staff. Morris will assume duties as an assistant coach immediately and joins the Greyhounds following a stint as a Graduate Assistant coach at the University of Washington. Owen will add Morris as his second assistant
Yale Men’s Basketball Staff to Host Virtual Coaching Clinic on Dec. 12
Free clinic will Feature Guest Speaker Seth Greenberg of ESPN Three-time Ivy League Coach of the Year James Jones and his staff will host a virtual Coaching Clinic on Saturday, Dec. 12 beginning at 9 a.m. The clinic will feature an X’s and O’s session with the Yale coaches and special guest speakers, including ESPN
Week 1: 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 1 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
National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame announces Class of 2021; Two coaches included
Six accomplished former players and two decorated former coaches have been selected to the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2021. The honorees will be enshrined in November 2021 in Kansas City at the 2021 National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Celebration presented by Nike. The event is part of Kansas City’s
HoopDirt.com and Just Play Solutions team up again for Coach of the Week Award
BOSTON, MA – HoopDirt.com and Just Play Solutions have announced that they will once again team up to present college basketball’s Coach of the Week Award. The awards program will culminate with the 2020-21 Coach of the Year honors which will be announced in March. This will be the sixth season that HoopDirt.com will recognize coaches weekly at the DI,
Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout:L-Cuts with Coach Tony Miller
In this Dr. Dish Drill of the week, Coach Tony Miller breaks down a great team shooting drill centered around L-cuts. Check out the full breakdown below! Teaching players to get open is an essential skills for any level. In this drill, players are able to practice L-Cuts from the center of the floor. L-Cut
Schlabaugh tabbed Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at UAFS
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University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jim Boone has announced the hiring of Zach Schlabaugh to join his staff as an assistant coach. Schlabaugh arrives at UAFS after spending the 2019-20 as an assistant coach at Cornell College (Iowa), where he worked under his father Dave Schlabaugh. In his one season,
Thewman joins Lamar State College Port Arthur Basketball Staff
The newest recruit to the Lamar State College Port Arthur basketball team didn’t need a map to find his way to campus. Seahawks Assistant Coach Brock Thewman is a Southeast Texas native through and through. “I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to coach in my hometown area,” said the native of Beaumont and 2014 graduate
REPORT: Chicago State’s Irvin intends to opt out of season
According to a report by Stadium, Chicago State head men’s basketball coach Lance Irvin intends to opt out of coaching during the 2020-21 season. Irvin told Stadium, “I’m not comfortable coaching this season because my doctor suggested that it wasn’t the right thing to do for my health. She said it’s not worth the risk
Rodgers joins Long Beach State Basketball Staff
Missed this one from earlier this month – catching-up now….With Long Beach State assistant Bobby Braswell electing to opt out of the season due to COVID-19 concerns, Dan Monson has added Marc Rodgers to the 2020-21 men’s basketball staff. Here’s the official release from the school: Long Beach State has announced that Marc Rodgers will
Hill hired as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Idaho
Johnny Hill has been hired as Assistant Coach of the University of Idaho men’s basketball team, head coach Zac Claus announced last week. “Our program is very fortunate to have added such a terrific young coach to our staff at this time in Johnny Hill,” said coach Claus. “It was resounding with how consistent everyone was that