Ben Miller, who was placed on leave at UNC Pembroke back in early November, has now resigned. Miller released the following handwritten letter on Instagram: Miller, a former assistant at Kansas, was in his 12th season at UNCP. There has been no official statement made from the school yet. Assistant Tony Jones has been coaching
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Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout: DHO Drift Kick Back
This is a great drill using the Dr. Dish CT shooting machine from Coach Jordan Petersen of Ellsworth High School and Positionless Basketball. Here, he combines multiple different game-like actions and each player gets a shooting rep every cycle during the drill. Check it out below! The drill begins with a dribble hand off near
HOT: Cross resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Western New Mexico
Western New Mexico Head Men’s Basketball coach, Matt Cross, has officially resigned effective immediately. In his statement Cross expressed ongoing health concerns limiting his involvement with the team. “I want to thank Scott Noble for giving me this opportunity,” said Cross. “However at this time it is necessary for me to move back to Louisiana
Cluess misses games at Iona to attend to health matter
Iona head men’s basketball Tim Cluess has not been on the bench for the Gael’s first two games of the season, and did not travel with the team on their current trip to Florida. According to Iona officials, Cluess is “not officially on medical leave. He is not with the team however as he attends
Magee notches 1,100th career victory
Naismith Hall of Fame coach Herb Magee added another achievement to his legendary career, picking up his 1,100th victory with the #23 Thomas Jefferson University men’s basketball team’s 98-79 decision over Kutztown (1-3). The Rams are now 4-0 on the year. Magee is just the second coach in the history of college basketball to reach
Belmont to name court for Rick Byrd
Former head coach will also have endowed scholarship in his name Belmont University Director of Athletics Scott Corley announced Thursday a series of initiatives to honor former men’s basketball head coach Rick Byrd. Firstly, Belmont is naming the playing surface at the Curb Event Center Rick Byrd Court, with a formal ceremony to precede the
Hoop Insights: How Cole Anthony will get even better for UNC
There’s no denying that last year was a fun year for the freshman class in the ACC. A freshman won Player of the Year (Zion Williamson), a freshman led the league in scoring (R.J. Barrett), and a freshman held down starting point guard duties for the national champs (Kihei Clark). Four ACC freshmen became lottery
Watson becomes all-time wins leader at Southern Indiana
The 13th-ranked University of Southern Indiana men’s basketball team opened the new Screaming Eagles Arena with an 82- 63 victory over Kentucky Wesleyan College Monday evening. The Eagles’ victory makes Head Coach Rodney Watson the USI all-time leader with 232 wins, surpassing former Head Coach Bruce Pearl, who posted 231 between 1992 and 2001. Watson
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
TPG Sports Group Scouting Experiences…Save $25
TPG Sports Group launched 3 new Scouting Experiences for 2019! Participants will receive hands-on basketball scouting training from actual NBA executives. Not only will you receive presentations on talent evaluation but you will also scout NBA prospects during live college games and discuss your evaluations. – Charleston, SC (November 21-22, 2019) @ The Charleston Classic– Brooklyn,
Pitts announces retirement at King University
King University has announced the retirement of head men’s basketball coach George Pitts, effective at the close of the 2019-20 season. Pitts, whose coaching career spans nearly a half-century, has piloted the Tornado men’s basketball program since 2006. During that time, Pitts’ teams have made three NCAA Southeast Regional appearances and brought home several conference
HOT: Coaching Change made at D2 Concordia U (St. Paul)
Concordia University, St. Paul Director of Athletics Regan McAthie has announced the promotion of Eric Johnson to interim head men’s basketball coach, effective immediately. The position has been vacated with former head coach Joey James resigning his position for a new coaching opportunity. “Eric has always served as an incredible role model, advocate and mentor