Head Coach Jamion Christian announced a new member to his staff today as Seth Jackson comes aboard with a wealth of experience and knowledge honed at the collegiate and professional levels domestically and abroad. GW’s new director of scouting and analytics most recently served as an assistant coach at McKendree University where he was the
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New Orleans Men’s Basketball Staff Update
New Orleans head men’s basketball coach Mark Slessinger has announced the promotion of Cory Dixon to director of basketball operations/on-campus recruiting, and the promotion of Bradley Feig to video and analytics coordinator. Cory Dixon The UNO alum (class of 2014) joined the staff last season as the director of player development/internal operations following his professional playing
OFFICIAL: Schmitt departs North Texas; Joins HDI
Following up on something that HoopDirt.com mentioned back on 10/20 (DAILY DIRT). Andy Schmitt’s move from North Texas to HD Intelligence is now official… HD Intelligence Co-Founders Colton Houston & Matt Dover have announced the addition of Andy Schmitt as a sales consultant for men’s basketball. HDI continues to make waves within the college basketball
Boeheim releases statement following positive COVID-19 test
Syracuse head men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim has tested positive for COVID-19. The 75-year old long-time Orange head coach released the following statement on Twitter: The men’s basketball program has paused all activities, as another member of the program also tested positive. Syracuse AD John Wildhack released the following: “Our top priority is the health
UT Martin Head Coach Anthony Stewart Passes Away
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The University of Tennessee at Martin is saddened to announce today’s passing of Anthony Stewart, who was slated to begin his fifth season as the Skyhawks’ head men’s basketball coach later this month. He was 50 years old. “We are stunned to hear this tragic news,” Skyhawk athletic director Kurt McGuffin said. “Coach Stewart was a
Rose Promoted to Associate Head Coach of Lee University Men’s Basketball Program
Lee University men’s basketball assistant coach Cole Rose has been named associate head coach, it was recently announced by Lee athletic director Larry Carpenter and head men’s coach Bubba Smith. “Coach Rose has been an integral part of our men’s basketball program for the past seven years,” said Carpenter. “He is one of the hardest workers I know and is
Capel added to Palm Beach Atlantic Men’s Basketball Staff
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
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