Following on something that I mentioned back on December 19… I can confirm that the College of Southern Nevada will begin playing men’s and women’s basketball next season. They intend to compete in the Scenic West Athletic Conference (NJCAA D1). Southern Nevada last had basketball during the 2002-03 season. It also sounds like veteran JUCO
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Week 8: 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 8 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 2019-20 college basketball
Reset Your Basketball Mindset For 2020
Many people take the opportunity of a new year to reset their fitness goals. The same should apply for the few months remaining this basketball season and your mindset going into summer. As a coach, player, or parent, use the new year to get back to your routine and feel proud of your efforts. Ignore
Oroszko Elevated to Associate Head Coach at American International College
American International College men’s basketball head coach Andy Burkholder announced that Chris Oroszko has been promoted to associate head coach, effective immediately, on Friday, January 3. “I am extremely excited for Chris, as he has certainly earned the title of Associate Head Coach,” Burkholder said, adding that “Chris’s impact with our student athletes, both on
Rodney Terry Update II
Updating the Rodney Terry situation… We’re glad to hear that Coach Terry has been released from the hospital, and wish him a speedy recovery! Earlier posts about Terry’s recent ordeal are HERE and HERE.
Tim Cluess Update
Iona head basketball coach Tim Cluess released the following letter today regarding his current health situation: We continue to wish him the best as he works to get back to the sidelines.
Rodney Terry Update
UTEP released the following statement late last night on the condition of head basketball coach Rodney Terry:
REPORT: UTEP’s Terry hospitalized in critical condition
According to CBS4’s Lou Romano, UTEP head coach Rodney Terry is in critical condition in a Miami hospital following an allergic reaction. Multiple outlets are reporting that Terry became ill following a team meal on Wednesday night as UTEP was in Miami getting ready to face Florida International today. Assistant coach Kenton Paulino coached the
Hoop Insights: Filip Petrusev and Gonzaga Around the Rim
Through the first several weeks of the season, we’ve seen six teams take the number one spot in the polls. First, Michigan State took the top position in the preseason, followed by Kentucky then Duke. Louisville held it down for a couple of weeks, then Kansas took over for a week before a one-point loss to Villanova.
JUCO DIRT: Coaching change made at Owens CC (OH)
Bruce Johnson is no longer head men’s basketball coach at Owens Community College (OH). He has been replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach Donte Davis. Owens is now on to their fourth head coach in four seasons. Johnson was hired back in June of 2018 at OCC after a stint as an assistant
Week 7: 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 7 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 2019-20 college basketball
Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout: UNLV Post Screen the Screener
In this drill, Coach TJ Otzelberger of the UNLV Runnin Rebels showcases a great way to use the Dr. Dish CT in a team setting. Check it out below! Here Coach Otzelberger uses all 5 players to simulate the spacing of a standard post entry pass from the wing. On the opposite side, the players