Chandler, Arizona—Chandler Gilbert College Athletic Director Ed Yeager is pleased to announce the hiring of a new Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Fletcher Brown will be taking over the Women’s Basketball program in addition to serving as the Sports Information Director with the Athletics Department. Brown comes to Chandler Gilbert College after serving as the Head
Rocky Mountain’s Keller reinstated
Rocky Mountain College women’s basketball head coach Wes Keller has been reinstated following his suspension according to a release from the college. Keller was placed on leave in early February after “some players objected to what they perceive is an abrasive coaching style.” Rocky Mountain President Bob Wilmouth said; “I am just so pleased that
Drill of the Week
n this Dr. Dish Drill of the week from Coach Tony Miller, he demonstrates a great drill called Contested Closeout Shooting focused on game-like action against a defender. Checkout the full breakdown below! It can be a challenge creating game-like shooting drills for small group workouts (e.g., 2-4 players). This contested shooting drill simulates game-like
Hoop Insights: Iowa’s Efficiency Leader
by Tony Perotti | Just Play Sports Solutions | Analytics Academy The Iowa Hawkeyes and head coach Lisa Bluder have put together an impressive offense this season. Freshman Caitlin Clark is leading the way with three-pointers from the half-court logo and spinning drives to the bucket. She is the newest stat-stuffer at Iowa, following in the footsteps of another 25-plus
15 coaches named to Werner Ladder Naismith Trophy Women’s Coach of the Year late-season watch list
The Atlanta Tipoff Club announced that fifteen women’s basketball coaches have been selected for the late season watch list for the Werner Ladder Naismith Women’s Coach of the Year award. The list of 10 national semi-finalists will be announced on March 3. The list will shorten to Four finalists on March 18. The winner will be
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
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,
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
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.
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