The National Association of Basketball Coaches today announced the recipients of the 2023 NABC Guardians of the Game pillar awards. The awards are presented annually at the NABC Convention to NABC-member coaches, administrators and contributors who embody the NABC’s core values of leadership, service, education, advocacy and inclusion. Receiving the 2023 NABC Guardians of the
Martelli to Receive NABC Guardians of the Game Award for Leadership
One of the most vocal and passionate advocates for men’s college basketball and the coaching profession, University of Michigan associate head coach Phil Martelli has been selected as the recipient of the 2020-21 Guardians of the Game Award for Leadership from the NABC. Martelli will receive the award at the AT&T NABC Guardians of the
The Member for a Day Coaches vs Cancer Auction
Coaches vs Cancer is auctioning off the chance to play a round of golf with over 100 college basketball coaches, at some great courses across the country. Here’s more info: For over 25 years, Coaches vs. Cancer has united coaches and fans nationwide to help the American Cancer Society defeat a common enemy – cancer.
Anthony Grant, Shaka Smart Named to NABC Board of Directors
Anthony Grant of the University of Dayton and Shaka Smart of the University of Texas have accepted invitations to join the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Board of Directors. The appointments are effective immediately. “Anthony Grant and Shaka Smart are two of college basketball’s most respected voices,” said NABC Executive Director Craig Robinson. “In
Craig Robinson Named New NABC Executive Director
Craig Robinson, an accomplished basketball administrator and former Division I head coach, has been selected as the next Executive Director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). Robinson succeeds Jim Haney, who has held the position for the past 29 years. Robinson becomes just the fifth Executive Director in the NABC’s history. “I’m extremely
NABC Forms Committee on Racial Reconciliation, Recommends Action Steps for Coaches
Committee to be chaired by South Carolina Head Coach Frank Martin Story Courtesy NABC The NABC has announced the formation of the NABC Committee on Racial Reconciliation. The Committee, which will be chaired by South Carolina head coach Frank Martin and populated by a collection of coaches and administrators, has been charged with addressing issues
NABC Announces 2020 Under Armour 30 Under 30 Team
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches 2020 Under Armour 30 under 30 team. Here’s the official announcement from the NABC: The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced today the 2020 Under Armour 30-Under-30 Team, representing 30 of the most outstanding men’s college basketball coaches
TCU’s Dixon begins term as NABC President
TCU head men’s basketball coach Jamie Dixon has officially started his term as the 2020-21 NABC Board of Directors president, succeeding 2019-20 president Mike Brey of Notre Dame. Dixon’s term will run through the 2021 NCAA Final Four. Dixon has been at TCU since 2016 after a 13-year run as the head coach at Pittsburgh.
Springfield College’s Charlie Brock Named President of the National Association of Basketball Coaches
Springfield College head basketball coach Charlie Brock succeeded University of Kansas head coach Bill Self as president of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) on Sunday night during the annual NABC convention, held in conjunction with the 2018 NCAA® Division I Men’s Final Four®. Brock stepped into the role of president a little early
NABC Appoints 5 DI Head Coaches to Board of Directors
The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) today announced appointments of five head men’s basketball coaches to its board of directors. Northeastern University’s Bill Coen, Ed Cooley of Providence College, Frank Martin of the University of South Carolina, Purdue University’s Matt Painter and Gary Waters of Cleveland State University join the board in 2016-17.
Harvard’s Amaker Elected to NABC Board of Directors
HoopDirt.com news sponsored by Dr. Dish Harvard University men’s basketball coach Tommy Amaker has been elected to the board of directors of the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). Beginning his ninth season at Harvard, Amaker has guided the Crimson to six consecutive 20-win seasons, five straight Ivy League titles and four consecutive berths in the
Pitino to receive NABC Metropolitan Award
The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) will honor University of Louisville head coach Rick Pitino with the NABC Metropolitan Award for long and outstanding service to men’s college basketball. Pitino will receive the award at the annual AT&T NABC Guardians of the Game Awards Show on Sunday, April 5, at 6 p.m. at the