Respected off the court as much as on it, Bob Schlosser led Elizabethtown College men’s basketball with dignity and class for the last 27 seasons. Schlosser, the longest-tenured and winningest head coach in program history, announced Tuesday morning that he will retire at the end of the 2016-17 season. The numbers are impressive: 363 victories,
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WEEK 11: HoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by The Hoop Group
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 11 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
HOT: Hamilton to step down at Shawnee State; Thomas named Head Coach
Shawnee State Athletics has announced that Delano Thomas will become the fifth head coach in Shawnee State men’s basketball history, beginning with the 2017-18 season. In a corresponding announcement, Jeff Hamilton will step down as head coach at the end of the 2016-17 season as part of Shawnee State’s athletic expansion program. Hamilton will remain
BRIAN BARONE: Self Awareness in Coaching…Figure It Out and Find A Way
Recently my past and my present crossed paths when my son saw highlights and postgame of Marquette (my alma mater) beating Villanova. He knows the value I put on “team” and the emphasis I put on supporting a teammate or coach. He knows my strong ties to Marquette (my framed jersey is one of the
Dixie State Head Coach Jon Judkins earns 500th career victory
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Dixie State head men’s basketball coach Jon Judkins picked up his 500th coaching victory Saturday night as the Trailblazers knocked off Pacific West Conference foe Hawai’i Hilo, 81-72. With the win, Judkins moved to 500-234 (.681) over his coaching career, which includes a 216-106 (.671) record through his 11-plus years at DSU, and a 284-128
James Madison Suspends Two Assistant Basketball Coaches
James Madison has suspended assistant basketball coaches Mike Deane and David Kontaxis for two games each for violating athletics department policy. JMU said in a statement that the suspensions are a personnel matter and will remain confidential. Deane, the former head coach at Marquette, Siena, Lamar, and Wagner, has been on the JMU staff since 2012.
OFFICIAL: Brian Nigro out as Basketball Coach at Mount Saint Vincent; Tibbs named Interim Head Coach
Following up on a report from earlier this week, it’s now been made official that Brian Nigro is no longer the head basketball coach at the College of Mount Saint Vincent (NY). Thomas (“TJ”) Tibbs, Jr. was appointed interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Tibbs has spent the past three seasons as an Assistant Coach Men’s
Dr. Dish Drill of the Week- James Harden Hesitation Scoring
Dr. Dish Basketball is thrilled to bring you another great drill this week! This week we will focus on using the high ball screen basketball drills and some offensive options you have with it. James Harden is one of the best players at using his body and changing his tempo coming off of high ball
Scranton Head Coach Carl Danzig Earns 300th Career Victory
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Carl Danzig has had a lot of impressive victories in his time as the head coach of the men’s basketball team at The University of Scranton. On Wednesday night, he reached a career milestone as his team put forth one of its best defensive performances ever under his tutelage. Danzig earned his 300th career victory as
HOT: Furman Inks Men’s Basketball Coach Niko Medved To New Contract
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Furman head men’s basketball coach Niko Medved has signed a new contract that will keep him in Greenville through the 2021-2022 season, it was announced on Thursday by Furman athletic director Mike Buddie. “It is a great feeling to know that Coach Medved is committed to being our coach well into the future,” said Buddie.
The Coaches Corner with John Colan from Coaches Inc.
This is the first in a series of interviews from John Colan of Coaches Inc. The Coaches Corner will focus on insights from some of the top basketball coaches and administrators in the country. The series kicks off with John and Valparaiso University assistant basketball coach Jackie Manuel.
Polk State Head Coach Matt Furjanic Earns 600th Career Win
Head Coach Matt Furjanic earned his 600th career win as Polk State defeated Red Devil Academy 88-36 in Winter Haven. Asked about the significance of the milestone victory, Furjanic said, “It means a lot of years in coaching, a lot of good players, and a lot of good assistant coaches.” He preferred instead to talk