The Fayetteville State University department of athletics along with head men’s basketball coach Ken Spencer welcome aboard DeShawn McCain to the coaching staff. McCain will serve as the men’s basketball assistant coach. McCain will assist in the duties and responsibilities of recruiting, player development, scouting, practicing planning, defensive coordinator, and game management. “I’m very fortunate
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Kentucky State Adds Smith to Coaching Staff
Kentucky State University men’s basketball head coach Jamaal Jackson announced Thursday the hiring of Shaun Smith as an assistant coach for the 2016-17 season. “I am pleased to add Coach Smith to our staff,” said Jackson. “First and foremost, he is a devoted husband and father, and will serve as an excellent leader for our
Montgomery hired as VCSU head men’s basketball coach
Ryan Montgomery has been named head men’s basketball coach at Valley City State University. VCSU athletic director Nate Stewart made the announcement Thursday. “The Viking community is excited about Ryan Montgomery joining us,” said Stewart. “He has a solid grasp on what’s needed to shape and maintain a top program, and we’re looking forward to
Ingram Joins Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff at Olivet College
Olivet College Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach Steve Ernst has announced Justin Ingram is joining his coaching staff as head assistant coach for the Comets. “I am thrilled to have such an experienced basketball coach join our staff,” said Ernst. “He will be a tremendous asset to the student-athletes and our program.” A native of Lansing, Ingram
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Hires Assistant
Mark Darnall joins the University of Wisconsin-Platteville basketball program as assistant coach, Pioneer Head Coach Jeff Gard announced. A Lake Mills, Wisconsin native, Darnall comes back to the state after spending the last five seasons with the University of California-Davis basketball program, where he served as the director of basketball operations and most recently as assistant coach.
Ford Inks Contract Extension at Tennessee State
Tennessee State men’s basketball Head Coach Dana Ford, the 2016 Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year, signed a contract extension through the 2020-21 season. “I’m really happy that University President Dr. Glenda Glover, Dana and I were able to work out an extension for him,” TSU Director of Athletics Teresa Phillips said. “I think
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Tom Berryman Named DBO at SEMO
Tom Berryman was hired as director of operations at Southeast Missouri, completing Rick Ray’s staff for the upcoming 2016-17 campaign. Berryman spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Charleston. He has nine years of coaching experience, including four as a member of Anthony Grant’s staff at the University of Alabama.
Midwestern State Names Dylan Dudley Assistant Basketball Coach
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Midwestern State coach Nelson Haggerty announced the addition of Dylan Dudley as his top assistant Tuesday afternoon. Dudley brings vast experience to the MSU bench helping build the foundation of two national championship programs at Drury (2013) and Central Missouri (2014). “It was important to get a coach who was familiar with this level of basketball. He
Pershin Williams Named Assistant Basketball Coach at Columbus State
Columbus State University head men’s basketball coach Robert Moore announced the hiring of Pershin Williams as the assistant coach Tuesday. Williams, a former Cougar player under CSU Hall of Fame coach Herbert Greene, brings nine years of college coaching experience to the staff. He will be responsible for recruiting, defensive assignments during the game and
Free Playbook: Road to Rio International Playbook
The 2016 Rio De Janeiro Olympics are coming up on us fast. The field is set and the best teams in the world will tip off in less than a week. Our Road to Rio Playbook features 53 of the best half court sets and out of bounds plays run in the lead up to
“The Dish” sponsored by Dr. Dish: Basketball Shooting: 3 Footwork Styles of NBA Players
Here at Dr. Dish, we always stress the importance having your feet shoulder-width apart in order to create a solid basketball shooting base. This allows you to transfer the most energy from your legs as you elevate over your defender to release your shot. However, when it comes to the angle of your feet in relation