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Week 12: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis

By AJ Nelson, WHoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 12 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Pivot Analysis which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2020-21 college basketball season. This

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Matt Dempsey Notches 400th Win

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy 13th-year Head Women’s Basketball Coach Matt Dempsey earned his 400th career victory as a head coach when the Mariners defeated Yeshiva, 66-44, on Sunday afternoon. Dempsey’s 400 wins come from his combined career as both the women’s basketball coach for three years at Green Mountain College where he picked up 38 victories,

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Maryland’s Frese wins #500

Brenda Frese won her 500th game as a head coach at Maryland, to become the winningest coach in program history, as Terps routed Nebraska, 95-73, at Pinnacle Bank Arena on Sunday night. Frese, who is in her 19th season at the helm of the Terrapins has a 500-130 record at Maryland as she surpassed Hall of Fame

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McFerrin announces retirement at Memphis

Melissa McFerrin, who is in her 13th season as Memphis women’s basketball head coach, has retired effective immediately, director of athletics Laird Veatch announced Sunday. McFerrin won the third-most games in Memphis history with a record of 193-199, including 243-269 in her 17-year career as a head coach. The Tigers made four-straight tournament appearances from 2010-13.

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Drill of the Week

Our good friend and NBA Shooting Coach John Townsend demonstrates a great 3-point shooting challenge called Plus 5. Check out the full breakdown in the video below! This drill focuses on the difference between makes and misses as players try for a score of plus 5. Made shots are plus 1 and missed shots are

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William & Mary Women’s Basketball Opts Out for Remainder of 2020-21 Season

The William & Mary women’s basketball program has opted out and will not participate in the remainder of the 2020-21 season due to concerns over student-athlete health and well-being.   “This season presented extraordinary challenges – and I couldn’t be prouder of the hard work and sacrifices by these student-athletes and the resiliency they displayed,” head coach

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Hoop Insights: The Paige Bueckers Impact

The UConn Huskies are climbing back into familiar territory, as they’ll likely be the number one team in the national rankings next week, and they are doing it on the back of impact freshman Paige Bueckers.

REPORT: NAIA Rocky Mountain places head coach on leave

According to a report by 406mtsports.com, NAIA Rocky Mountain College (MT) has placed women’s basketball head coach Wes Keller on administrative leave. According to the report, “Keller was placed on leave by Rocky’s administration after some players objected to what they perceive is an abrasive coaching style by Keller.” The report also said that, “a

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Week 11: WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis

By AJ Nelson, WHoopDirt.com staff writer Congratulations to the following coaches who have been selected as the Week 11 WHoopDirt.com Coach of the Week presented by Pivot Analysis. These coaches are now eligible to receive the WHoopDirt.com National Coach of the Year Award presented by Pivot Analysis which will be announced at the conclusion of the 2020-21 college basketball season. This

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