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Hoop Insights: Charisma Osborne’s Stock Is Rising

The Bruins have a 36-7 record over the season and a half with Charisma Osborne in the lineup. If her improvement from last season to this season is any indicator, the Bruins will only continue to get better with Osborne leading the way.

Week 10: 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 10 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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Drill of the Week

Our good friend and NBA Shooting Coach John Townsend demonstrates a great 3-point shooting drill called 42s to work on stationary and off the move 3-point shots. Check out the full breakdown in the video below! This drill involves 42 3-point shots in sets of 3. This means players will shoot 3 shots on the

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Magarity Announces Intentions to Retire Following Season

Army West Point women’s basketball head coach Dave Magarity announced his intentions to retire following the conclusion of the 2020-21 season, it was announced Friday morning. “I discussed my decision with my wife Rita and my family, as well as with Athletic Director Mike Buddie and my coaching staff this past summer,” Magarity said. “I felt

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Iowa State’s Fennelly wins #700

Iowa State (11-5, 7-2 Big 12) got head coach Bill Fennelly his 700th career win with a gritty 62-60 victory over Kansas State (5-8, 0-6 Big 12) Thursday evening at Bramlage Coliseum. Fennelly is the 26th coach in NCAA Division I women’s basketball history to reach 700 wins, and is one of 12 active DI

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Hoop Insights: Rebounding Wins Championships

by Tony Perotti | Just Play Solutions | Analytics Academy Pat Summitt famously quoted, “Offense sells tickets, defense wins games, and REBOUNDING wins championships.” This mantra has always been a very important part of the Tennessee Lady Vols program, no matter the coach. This season is no different. Coach Kelli Harper’s Tennessee Lady Vols are ranked seventh in the nation

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Week 9: 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 9 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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Vermont WBB to Discontinue Remainder of 2020-21 Season

The Vermont women’s basketball program will not play the remainder of their 2020-21 campaign. To date the team has played just six of their scheduled 12 America East contests. The decision was made by the student-athletes with the full support of their coaches and the athletic department. “We respect our players’ decisions and they have had

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Drill of the Week

In this warm up shooting progression, NBA Shooting Coach John Townsend demonstrates a great way to specifically warm up for distance shooting. You can watch John’s first “Basic Warm Up Progression” here. For the full distance warm up, check out the breakdown below:  In this progression, John focuses on 3 drills: High Start High Quick

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Hoop Insights: Louisville’s Rise to the Top

by Tony Perotti | Just Play Solutions | Analytics Academy The Louisville Cardinals have ascended to the number one spot in the polls by consistently winning the battle beyond the three-point arc. Coach Jeff Walz and his Louisville Cardinals are 13-0 on the season and have only gotten better since entering ACC league play. A big reason for the Cardinals’

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