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Pitino to announce [insert hyperbole] this afternoon
From C.L. Brown's blog (Charlie Strong's 4th favorite): U of L will have a press conference Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. to announce a pair of assistant men's basketball coaching hires, but the third assistant coach won't be revealed just yet. As expected, Richard Pitino will rejoin his father's staff...
Norm Roberts a candidate for an assistant coaching spot at Florida (update: Roberts to Florida)
Jeff Goodman reports that former St. John's coach Norm Roberts could be on Billy Donovan's wish list for an assistant coaching position for the Florida Gators. Roberts previously was an assistant under Bill Self, and was known for his recruiting - especially of the New York area. As a head coach,...
Coaching carousel rumors: the Mike Dunlap watch
One reason for the St. John's Red Storm resurgence this season wasn't just the ten seniors who started the season on the roster. It wasn't just Steve Lavin's motivational magic, the Air Force One sneakers, or the quotable analogies. Lavin's coaching staff - including x-and-o's assistant Mike Dunlap...
St. John's all-star staff nearly complete: Hicks and Dunlap
As reported in Johnny Jungle last week, and now in the New York Post, the official signing of assistant coach Mike Dunlap and Director of Basketball Operations Maurice "Mo" Hicks is expected early this week. Both are expected to have a strong impact, and will round out what was promised - a dream...
Jones Confirms Move to New Jersey as one of Johnson's Assistants
A second spot on the Nets' bench has been filled. Marc Spears first reported, and Dallas Basketball's Mike Fisher has confirmed that Popeye Jones, Avery Johnson's big man coach in Dallas, is coming to New Jersey as an assistant. Jones was one of the NBA's fiercest rebounders during an 11-year NBA...
Loyalty Isn't Only for the Folks You Like
Oliver Purnell, formerly of Clemson and now at DePaul, isn't being greeted with open arms in Chicago: "Me, personally, I would have kept the whole staff," said Irvin, whose family owns the influential Mac Irvin Fire AAU program. "Billy and David know the city a bit, but they can't attack it by...
Getting Better? Nope, but Folding Chair Lookin' Good
Keyon Dooling went "pretty much" through a full practice and "with the exception of not being able to breathe", felt pretty good. He's still out. Speaking of breathing, Chris Douglas-Roberts still isn't doing much of it. He's unlikely. Courtney Lee?...
Nets Add Assistant
The Nets have filled out their coaching staff with new assistant John Loyer, who worked under Maurice Cheeks in Portland and Philadelphia and is credited with aiding the quick development of Sixers forward Thaddeus Young. With the departure of Brian Hill, the...
Nets Retain Big Man Coach Rogers
Roy Rogers, who had an offer to join Rutgers coaching staff, will instead stay with the Nets. Rogers worked extensively last season with Brook Lopez. Still, he had to take a pay cut. Lawrence Frank said of Rogers' decision: "I'm really glad Roy is coming...
Iannazzone: 22 to 26 Wins
Like he did last year, Al Iannazzone does a month-by-month breakdown of the Nets' schedule and predicts they'll win no more than 22-26 next season. Al predicted 34-38 last year, so his track record is good. His worst months: February and March, when he...
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