A few quick hitters after a late night watching a great National Championship game… I have heard that Todd Abernathy will be hired as an assistant coach at Florida Atlantic (replacing Erik Pastrana who departed for Oklahoma State). The current head coach at Trinity International (IL), Abernathy had spent four seasons as an assistant to
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FINAL RESULTS: HoopDirt.com March Madness Challenge presented by MyPlay
Here are the FINAL results from the 2019 HoopDirt.com March Madness Challenge presented by MyPlay. Congrats to our winner BBCoachK! Thanks to everyone who participated! Rank Bracket, Owner R64 R32 S16 E8 F4 NCG Champion Total PCT 1 BBCoachK 4BBCoachK 210 220 280 240 160 320 Virginia 1430 99.7 2 winner winnerhendo_kent 230 260 200
REPORT: Chris Mullin expected to resign at St. John’s
According to a report by Jon Rothstein, St. John’s head coach Chris Mullin is expected to resign (or according to other reports, be bought out). Mullin led his alma mater to a 21-13 record this past season, and an NCAA tournament appearance. His win total increased in each of his four seasons with the Red
D’Alessio Named Head Basketball Coach at Fayetteville State
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Fayetteville State University Director of Athletics Anthony Bennett has announced the hiring of Luke D’Alessio as the Broncos 18th head men’s basketball coach following a nationwide search. D’Alessio will bring 33 years of consistent success at the NCAA Division I, II, and III levels, not to leave out Junior College and High School levels, in
Daily Dirt – 4/8/19
A few things I’ve heard as the sea of sweatsuits heads out of Minneapolis… How about all of the Rick Barnes and Lon Kruger to UCLA stuff? Crazy how long this search has taken with no clear direction. I’m tired of following this one, but feel like I should. It’s like driving by an accident
Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout: Team Motion Shooting Drills- The Curl Action
In this team shooting workout in the Dish Lab, we focus on the curl action with a motion offense setting. While Dr. Dish machines have been commonly known and used in an individual and small group setting, it’s also a great tool to help maximize team drills! Check out the full drill in action below.
Mike Young Named Head Basketball Coach at Virginia Tech
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Virginia Tech President Dr. Tim Sands and Director of Athletics Whit Babcock announced on Sunday that Mike Young has accepted the men’s basketball head coaching position at Virginia Tech. The Radford, Virginia native joins the Hokies after a record-setting 17-year tenure at Wofford. The Terriers posted a 30-5 overall record in 2018-19, including a perfect
OFFICIAL: Musselman Named Head Basketball Coach at Arkansas
Former NBA and University of Nevada head coach Eric Musselman has been named as the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Arkansas, Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek announced on Sunday. Musselman has more than 30 years of coaching experience, including 14 years as a head coach in the NBA, NCAA
Pitino, Gophers Agree to Contract Extension
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The University of Minnesota has agreed to a two-year contract extension with head men’s basketball coach Richard Pitino. The agreement is subject to Board of Regents approval. “My family and I have loved living in the Twin Cities the last six years,” said Pitino. “We have met so many wonderful, supportive people. It’s an honor
REPORT: Musselman in contract negotiations with Arkansas
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According to a report by HawgSports.com, Nevada head coach Eric Musselman is in contract negotiations with Arkansas to become their next head basketball coach. This past season, Musselman led the Wolfpack to a 29-5 season, and their third straight trip to the NCAA Tournament. In his four seasons at Nevada, Musselman has gone 110-34, including
REPORT: Ryan Odom to remain at UMBC
A report today from the Baltimore Sun confirms that Ryan Odom will remain at UMBC next season, and will not be heading to Virginia Tech. Earlier today, the Washington Post reported that Odom would be announced as the Hokies new head coach today. UMBC finished 21-13 (11-5 AE) record this past season, and lost to
Buffalo promotes Whitesell to Head Basketball Coach
Jim Whitesell, the University at Buffalo’s associate head coach for the last four seasons, has been named the 14th head men’s basketball coach in school history, athletic director Mark Alnutt announced on Saturday afternoon. “After conducting a national search and talking with some of the brightest college basketball minds across the country, it was clear to