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Washington increases field for state basketball tournament
Washington has elected to increase the field for its state basketball tournament from eight to 12 teams, beginning with the upcoming season. The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association's (WIAA) Executive Board made the decision last week...
Former SMU hoops coach Larry Brown considering high school job
Larry Brown, the only coach to win titles in both the NCAA and NBA, is considering taking his next job at a New York high school. [caption id="attachment_15685" align="alignright" width="280"] Photo: Kevin Hoffman[/caption] The Kansas City Star...
Making the case for cuts
How cutting kids from teams has long-term benefits One of the most difficult times for any coach are tryouts. Some schools have programs where the numbers dictate the need for making cuts. No coach enjoys this part of the job — not a single on...
Kentucky prep basketball coach sued by former players
Two former Kentucky prep basketball players are suing their coach and the high school, alleging mistreatment and bullying while participating on the team. A lawsuit was filed against Muhlenberg County High School and girl's basketball coach Mike ...
Texas considers shot clock for high school basketball
Texas could be the next state to implement a shot clock in high school basketball, and the possible change has received a mixed reaction from coaches, athletic directors and athletes. [caption id="attachment_16058" align="alignright" width="238"] ...
Study: 48.8% of NBA players related to ‘elite athletes’
A new study conducted by the Wall Street Journal suggests the best path to the NBA might be having a professional athlete in the family. [caption id="attachment_15949" align="alignright" width="279"] Klay Thompson, son of Mychal Thompson, is among...
Tom Izzo: Today’s athletes don’t fight through adversity
It's transfer season in college basketball, and this year could set another record for the number of athletes who jump ship looking for a fresh start. The growing trend has irked a lot of people in college basketball, and Michigan State men's bas...
Survey: 70% say stalling OK in high school basketball
In March, Coach & Athletic Director asked coaches whether stalling was an appropriate strategy in basketball — specifically, holding the ball for several minutes in high school games where there is no shot clock. This issue became a topic for ...
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