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Dr. Dish Basketball Unveils Skill Builder

Dr. Dish Basketball has bolstered their reputation as the most complete basketball training solution on the market today by announcing the release of their new product, Skill Builder. Skill Builder is the latest innovation of Dr. Dish Basketball’s Training Management System that allows coaches to create from scratch or select pre-made complete workouts that combine

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Bill Nelson Claims 500th Career Victory at Johns Hopkins

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Johns Hopkins University defeat host Franklin & Marshall, 67-57 on Wednesday night. The win was the 500th at Hopkins for head coach Bill Nelson and assistant coach Ed Richardson, who have coached together for 31 years. Nelson and Richardson are just the sixth coaching tandem in men’s Division III basketball to win 500 games together.

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DII DIRT: Coaching Change made at Elizabeth City State (NC)

HoopDirt.com has learned that Alico Dunk is no longer the head basketball coach at DII Elizabeth City State University (NC), and a search to find his replacement is now underway. There has been no official statement issued by the university at this point. Towards the end of October, Dunk elected to take leave from his

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BREAKING: Carson Harris Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Marian University (IN)

Carson Harris has resigned as Marian’s head men’s basketball coach effective at the end of the 2016-17 season. Harris spent two seasons at the helm of the program. “Marian athletics would like to thank Carson Harris for his work with our student-athletes, which should be celebrated,” said athletic director Steve Downing. “We wish him and

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WEEK 12: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by The Hoop Group

Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 12 HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by The Hoop Group. The coaches are now eligible to receive the HoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by the Hoop Group which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2016-17 college basketball season. Nominations for next week’s award

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Player Productivity: Your Team’s Productivity May Surprise You

It’s hard to believe we are now less than 30 days away from the post-season. A couple of our recent conversations with coaches have highlighted the importance of one of our innovative statistical tools designed to provide a visual representation of player productivity. If you’re interested in seeing the productivity of your team or your

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Robert Morris (Chicago) Head Coach Al Bruehl Notches 600th Career Victory

Robert Morris lllinois Head Men’s Basketball Coach Al Bruehl won his 600th career game on Saturday, January 28th as his 10th ranked Eagles defeated the University of Saint Francis by the score of 87-77 in CCAC Conference action. “I seem to get the credit for the 600 wins, but that credit also goes to our

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BYU Head Coach Dave Rose Earns 300th Career Victory

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With Saturday’s 73-62 win over Portland, BYU coach Dave Rose reached the milestone of 300 career victories. Rose (career record of 300-107), who became BYU’s head coach in 2005, is second all-time in program history in career wins and first in career winning percentage (73.7). Through 11-plus seasons, Rose has guided the Cougars to 11-straight

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HOT: John Shoffner Resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Webber International University

Athletic Director, Bill Heath, announced today that Coach John Shoffner has resigned as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Webber International University. The resignation is in effective immediately. Shoffner has been the Warriors head coach for 11 years. “I have the utmost respect for Coach John Shoffner,” stated Heath. “When I became the AD at Webber,

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Meehan Becomes Winningest Coach at Brandeis University

The Brandeis University men’s basketball team hosted Emory University Friday evening as they looked to avenge an overtime loss in Atlanta just a week ago. Brandeis topped Emory 67-59 to make head coach Brian Meehan the Judges’ all-time winningest coach in school history with 205 program wins. Brandeis is now 7-11 (3-5 in the UAA)

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Mike Krzyzewski will return to action Saturday vs. Pitt

PROVIDENCE, RI – MARCH 19: Head coach Mike Krzyzewski of the Duke Blue Devils reacts in the second half against the Yale Bulldogs during the second round of the 2016 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Dunkin’ Donuts Center on March 19, 2016 in Providence, Rhode Island. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Duke head men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will return to the sideline this Saturday against Pittsburgh after recovering from surgery to remove a herniated disc fragment from his back on Jan. 6. Krzyzewski missed the past seven games. The winningest coach in men’s basketball Division I history, Krzyzewski announced his return during Thursday’s episode of

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PDF: Arizona Board of Regents Approves Contract Extension for Sean Miller

The Arizona Board of Regents has approved a contract extension for Wildcats head basketball coach Sean Miller that will keep him in Tucson through the 2022 season. The deal also guarantees that Miller will earn $2.6 million per year, with his base salary growing by $100,000 annually until 2020. Miller’s 2017-18 contract is made up

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