NJIT women’s basketball head coach Mike Lane announced the hiring of Anyssa Sanchez as the program’s Director of Women’s Basketball Operations. A 2017 graduate of Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey, Sanchez received her Bachelor of Arts degree in health and exercise science. Sanchez joins the NJIT coaching staff after working one season (2019-20) as
Week 1: 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 1 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
Jasmine Robinson Hill joins the Central Penn College WBB Coaching Staff
Former standout Jasmine Robinson Hill has been named as assistant coach to the Central Penn College women’s basketball team. Originally from Bethlehem, Pa., Robinson set the all-time scoring record for the Summerdale hoopsters, amassing more than 2,000 points over four seasons, from 2010 to 2014. “I am looking forward to being back at Central Penn
Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout:L-Cuts with Coach Tony Miller
In this Dr. Dish Drill of the week, Coach Tony Miller breaks down a great team shooting drill centered around L-cuts. Check out the full breakdown below! Teaching players to get open is an essential skills for any level. In this drill, players are able to practice L-Cuts from the center of the floor. L-Cut
WhoopDirt.com Coach of the Week sponsored by Pivot Analysis set kick-off year 2
WhoopDirt.com is excited to announce the launch of their Women’s Basketball Coach of the Week program for the 2020-21 season. The weekly recognitions at each level of college basketball (NCAA DI, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO), will be presented by our partner Pivot Analysis for the second year in a row. Each weekly winner is eligible to receive
Brooks receives contract extension at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Whit Babcock announced Tuesday that head women’s basketball coach Kenny Brooks has agreed to a four-year contract extension that will keep him in Blacksburg through 2025-26 season. Since his arrival in 2016 Brooks’ Tech teams have enjoyed four consecutive 20-win seasons, with the first three resulting in trips to the
Carter added to St. Francis U (PA) WBB Coaching Staff
St. Francis University (PA) Head women’s basketball coach Keila Whittington announced on Tuesday the addition of Doug Carter to the staff as an assistant coach. “I am pleased to have Doug join our staff, especially as we get closer to the start of the season,” said Whittington. “I wanted to find someone who had experience in
Pivot Analysis: Going beyond the box score
Tracking individual stats and box scores has been a standard method of basketball analysis across most organized levels of play. However, that doesn’t always provide the whole picture. As basketball analytical methods and technology have developed, so has the use of more advanced statistical metrics. The tracking of lineup performance and on court player impact
DEI Alliance announces “Next Up” Participants
The Rising Coaches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alliance has announced the finalist for the “Next Up” Head Coaches Training Initiative. The organizations that make up the Rising Coaches DEI Alliance each nominated coaches for the opportunity to participate in a workshop with sports search consultant Katy Young Staudt. Katy Young Staudt was recently named a
Dr. Dish Skill Builder Workout: Zone Flash
Coach Mason explains a great team shooting drill utilizing the Dr. Dish CT shooting machine to simulate a zone offense with a middle of the lane flash. This drill is great for teams to simulate offensive action against a 2-3 or 3-2 zone defense. Players get the opportunity to practice their mid-range shots, receiving a