Union University President Samuel W. “Dub” Oliver has announced that Mark Campbell will be the next director of athletics at Union University. Campbell will accept this new role while remaining as the head coach for the nationally-ranked Union women’s basketball program. “Mark Campbell is an outstanding leader who embodies Union’s mission and lives out our core values of being excellence-driven,
WEEK 5: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 5 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2022-23 college basketball season. This is the fourth season that WHoopDirt.com
Chipola suspends WBB Head Coach Franklin
According to a report from WJGH, Chipola College women’s basketball Greg Franklin has been suspended by the college. The team is currently being coached by assistants Reshad Baker and Rachel Johnson, who have been leading the way for the past three games. According to the report, the suspension stems from Franklin’s “misdemeanor arrest for loitering
WEEK 4: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 4 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2022-23 college basketball season. This is the fourth season that WHoopDirt.com
D3 Rose-Hulman cancels remainder of 2022-23 Women’s Basketball season
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has announced the cancellation of the remaining 2022-23 women’s basketball season to protect the health and safety of student-athletes due to low roster numbers. “After consultation with our athletic training staff and medical personnel, we are making the unfortunate decision to cancel the remainder of the 2022-23 women’s basketball season. Our number
Verdi extended through 2026-27 at UMass
University of Massachusetts head women’s basketball coach Tory Verdi has been extended through the 2026-27 season, Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford announced on Tuesday afternoon. The new five-year contract comes after a season where the Minutewomen won the Atlantic 10 Championship for the first time in program history. “We are pleased to extend Coach Verdi in recognition of his continued
WEEK 3: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions
Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 3 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Just Play Solutions. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Just Play Solutions which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2022-23 college basketball season. This is the fourth season that WHoopDirt.com
Drill of the Week
A new basketball season is here! As a coach, I’m always looking for new team shooting drills to use with our players. Because we devote at least 20 minutes of shooting per practice, we like to have plenty of options in our drill book to choose from. Here are 3 of our favorites. 1. Chaos
Joyner, Jr resigns at Johnson C. Smith; Travis named Interim Head Coach
Steve Joyner, Jr has resigned as the head women’s basketball coach at D2 Johnson C. Smith University (CIAA). Joyner, Jr. had been at JCSU for the past ten years where he put together a 148-105 (.585) record. No reason was given for his departure. Golden Bulls assistant Coach Dante Travis has been elevated to interim
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