Our good friend and NBA Shooting Coach John Townsend demonstrates a great 3-point shooting drill called 2 & Out to work on streak shooting. Check out the full breakdown in the video below! 2 & Out The drill involves 5 spots around the three point line: corners, wings, and the top of the key. Players
Maner named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at St. Andrews U
Shareka Maner has been named as the new Head Women’s Basketball Coach at St. Andrews University (NC). Maner is a Florida native who played basketball at the University of Maine from 2009-2012 before later transferring to Henderson State University (AR) her junior year. Maner was unable to play her senior year due to a ruptured Achilles.
Nelson’s contract not Renewed by Purdue Fort Wayne
Athletic Director Kelley Hartley Hutton announced Friday (Feb. 26) that Purdue Fort Wayne Athletics will not renew the contract of head women’s basketball coach Niecee Nelson. In five seasons, Nelson coached the Mastodons to an overall record of 22-116 and 8-74 in league play. “This decision is based on the team’s competitive performance over Nelson’s time as
Hoop Insights: Texas A&M Aggies Win with Balance
by Tony Perotti | Just Play Sports Solutions | Analytics Academy The Texas A&M Aggies are grinding their way through the college season, as this team of tested veterans has worked its way to a 20-1 record and a ranking of third in the country. The Aggies’ dominance this season has been a true team effort after losing star guard
Laster Resigns as Women’s Basketball Head Coach at D2 Colorado Christian
Colorado Christian women’s basketball head coach Corey Laster has resigned from his position effective at the end of the season. “I appreciate the effort coach Laster has invested into the program, and his emphasis on character development in the lives of student athletes. We wish him well in the next chapter of his career,” athletics
Colorado Northwestern CC Head WBB Coach resigns
The Colorado Northwestern Community College women’s basketball team announced the resignation of Coach Steven Gilbert. Gilbert resigned from his role as the head coach of the Lady Spartans due to personal reasons. CNCC is currently 2-6 on the season. Eric Benedick, an assistant coach with the program, will coach the team for the remainder of the
Koclanes Departs as Dartmouth Women’s Basketball Head Coach
After eight years as the Gail Koziara Boudreaux ’82 and Family Head Coach of Women’s Basketball at Dartmouth College, Belle Koclanes has announced her departure to become the President of Strive: How You Lead Matters, a non-profit organization located in Wilmington, Delaware, that is dedicated to spreading the power of character-driven leadership. “This is an
Brown Women’s Basketball Announces Patch, Nwaigwe as Assistant Coaches
Tyler Patch, previously an assistant coach at Brown from 2014-18 and an assistant at Merrimack from 2018-20, and Ugo Nwaigwe, previously a part of the staff at Iowa and a member of the Nigerian National Team, will join the Brown University women’s basketball staff as assistant coaches, head coach Monique LeBlanc announced on Tuesday. Patch returns
Jenkins Promoted to Women’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Kansas Wesleyan
Carolyn Jenkins‘ rise to associate head coach of the Kansas Wesleyan women’s basketball program is largely symbolic in terms of her duties. But for Jenkins and KWU head coach Ryan Showman the new title is significant. Jenkins, who earned All-America honors during a stellar four-year playing career at the University of Kansas, began her coaching
Week 13: 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 13 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