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With his days as a LSUA student now behind him, the Generals men’s basketball staff has promoted student assistant coach Taylor Smith to full-time assistant coach. A native of Kiln, Mississippi, Smith prepped at Hancock High School. In the junior college ranks, he served as a manager on the Pearl River Community College men’s basketball
Brian Nigro is out as the head basketball coach at the College of Mount Saint Vincent (NY). Athletic Director and Women’s Basketball Coach Laura Pruitt is also no longer employed by the college. MSV has postponed tonight’s game vs. Maritime College. Nigro had been the head coach at Mount Saint Vincent since 2008. He had
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Former University of Cincinnati men’s basketball standout DerMarr Johnson has returned to the program as a student assistant coach Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin has announced. Johnson will assist the program while taking classes to complete his degree at UC. “He loves basketball, Cronin said. “It’s a chance for him to pursue his degree. Obviously,
Following his second arrest in two seasons, Marshall University assistant basketball coach Chris Duhon has resigned. Marshall University officials issued the following statement: “Assistant men’s basketball coach Chris Duhon has resigned his position, effective immediately. As this is a personnel matter, the department will have no further comment.” The former Duke guard has been on
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 10 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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After a coaching career that has spanned 36 years, 31 of those at Flagler College, head men’s basketball coach Bo Clark has announced his retirement at the conclusion of the 2016-17 season at a press conference this afternoon in the Flagler Room. “I have had the most incredible tenure at Flagler, but I decided that
Albertus Magnus College men’s basketball coach Mitch Oliver earns his 200th career victory on Saturday afternoon as the Falcons defeated Anna Maria, 85-82, in Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) action at The Fuller Activity Center. http://albertusfalcons.com/sports/mbkb/2016-17/releases/20170121ngnkkq
Coach Mason here bringing you another great Dr. Dish Drill of the Week! This week we are focusing on change of pace scoring and some different options players have out of it. Chris Paul is best known for his playmaking ability, unique moves, and ability to create shots for himself and teammates. These basketball drills
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Following the retirement of Mike Lightfoot, assistant coach Ryne Lightfoot has been named as the head basketball coach at Bethel College. He will officially take over at the conclusion of the 2016-17 season. Ryne Lightfoot, who is currently in his sixth season as an assistant coach, is a 2010 Bethel College graduate where he also
Marshall University assistant basketball coach Chris Duhon was arrested early Saturday morning by Hurricane, WVa. police on a charge of driving while his license was revoked for driving under the influence. Duhon was previously arrested at the beginning of last season and was suspended by the athletic department for two months (Duhon suspended – 11/30/15).
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West Virginia Wesleyan College and head basketball coach Gary Nottingham have agreed that he will no longer serve as the college’s men’s head basketball coach. In a statement released today, the school said: Wesleyan appreciates Coach Nottingham’s contributions to the basketball program during the past 2 ½ seasons and we wish him all of the best
I remember my first fall football camp at Kansas, walking into the locker room after our first session of position meetings and everyone was carrying their giant 3-ring binder that contained a couple hundred pages of plays, notes and terminology for that season’s scheme. My locker was with all of the quarterbacks, and I specifically
