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Lifelong Dream Leads Ryan McCarthy to Propel Alaska Anchorage Women
Since 2012, women’s basketball at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) have made the Division II national championship…
Arizona Found Sean Miller When They Needed Him Most
In 2009, Arizona parted ways with head coach Lute Olsonand, using two interims for the next two seasons. To put the past behind them, Sean Miller was hired.
To Agler, It’s Simple: Talent, Culture and Coaching Wins Titles
Brian Agler has been in the business of coaching for longer than most of his players have been alive. But without them, he would be nothing.
Short Term Focus, Long Term Goals Define Agler’s Mentality
One day a time, one game at a time, one job at a time. That's how Brian Agler approaches it all, making sure to never look past of the obstacle directly in front of him.
Taking Calm to the Storm, Agler Finds Perspective as Assistant
Taking a role with an expansion team comes at a risk and Brian Agler learned that in Minnesota. It took a few years of assistant roles before finding himself back in the driver's seat.
As Pro Women’s Leagues Gained Speed, Agler Took the Ride
After losing his job at Kansas State, a right-place, right-time scenario set Brian Agler on a course for a career in professional women's basketball.
The Legend of Slats Gill Was Born
On this day 118 years ago, Oregon State basketball legend Amory Tingle “Slats” Gill was born.
Coaching Carousel: 2019 Men’s Division I
It’s the college basketball offseason, and that means it’s all about recruiting and coaching changes. Now that most of the carousel is behind us, let’s take a look at some of the highlights of the 2019 ride:
Smesko Still Loyal After 20 Years, Pays it Forward at FGCU
Editor’s Note: Karl Smesko has been the head women’s coach at Florida Gulf Coast University since 2001 and…
Success is Validation for Smesko Style: Shoot Threes, Drive Hard
Although he's faced constant criticism for his style, Karl Smesko continues to win. FGCU makes it rain from threes and until the game changes, they aren't.