Meet Coppin State’s Men’s Basketball Coach

Get to know Coppin State’s new men’s basketball coach Michael Grant. Learn about his coaching style and what he hopes to bring to the team.

Who is Coach?

Coach is a firm believer in hard work and dedication on and off the court. He is originally from Queens, New York and he has always been around the game of basketball Coach played his first organized basketball game in the 8th grade. He continued to play throughout High School and eventually went on to play at the collegiate level. After college, Coach began his coaching career as an Assistant Coach at his alma mater, Coppin State University He eventually transitioned into a head coaching role and has been coaching at Coppin State for over 10 years.

Why did he choose Coppin State?

When Roderick Clark was hired as Head Coach for the Coppin State University men’s basketball team he knew it was going to be a challenge. But he also saw an opportunity.

“It’s a place I can really make a difference,” Clark said of his decision to come to Coppin State “It has all the pieces in place for success: great facilities, passionate fans and, most importantly, incredible young men. I’m excited to lead this team and help them reach their full potential both on and off the court.”

Clark comes to Coppin State from Virginia Commonwealth University where he spent the past four seasons as an assistant coach Prior to that, he was head coach at his alma mater, Norfolk State University

How has the team performed under him?

In his first year at the helm of the Coppin State University men’s Basketball team Coach Juan Dixon led the Eagles to a 20-12 record – the best mark for the program in nearly a decade.

Dixon, who was named Head Coach in April of 2018, inherited a team that had won just nine games the previous season. But he quickly turned things around, guiding Coppin State to a 15-3 record in conference play and a berth in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Tournament semifinals.

For his efforts, Dixon was named the MEAC Coach of the Year – becoming just the second Eagle coach to earn that honor in program history.

What is his coaching style?

Divine Oduduru, the new Head coach of the Coppin State University men’s basketball team is known for his unique coaching style. His focus is on player development and creating a family environment within the team. He is also known for his innovative offensive schemes.

Oduduru was born in Nigeria and moved to the United States when he was 13 years old. He played college basketball at Texas Tech University from 2014 to 2018. After graduation, he began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Norfolk State University In 2019, he was hired as the head coach at Coppin State University

In his first season as head coach Oduduru led the team to a 20-12 record and a berth in the NCAA tournament The team lost in the first round to Iowa State but Oduduru’s coaching style was praised by pundits and fans alike.

Oduduru’s focus on player development has helped him create a close-knit team that plays well together on the court. His offensive schemes are designed to put players in position to succeed and make the most of their skillsets.

If you’re looking for a coach who can help you develop your game and reach your potential, Divine Oduduru is worth considering.

How has he developed the team?

Since taking over as head coach of the Coppin State University men’s Basketball team in 2016, Juan Dixon has made a number of changes to the way the team plays. One of his first moves was to install a new offense that would take advantage of the team’s strengths.

Dixon has also worked hard to develop the team’s defensive capabilities. In his first season, the team allowed an average of just over 70 points per game – one of the best marks in recent years

Under Dixon’s leadership, the team has made slow but steady progress. In his first season, they finished with a record of 10-22. The following year, they improved to 13-19. And last season, they posted a winning record of 17-14.

This year, the team is off to a strong start with a record of 9-3. With continued development, they may be poised for even more success in the coming years.

What are his future goals for the team?

head coach Juan Dixon has led the Coppin State University Men’s basketball team to some impressive heights in his four seasons at the helm. In just his first season, he guided the team to a share of the regular season Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) title, and followed that up with an outright MEAC title in his second season. He was named the MEAC Coach of the Year in both of those seasons.

Under Dixon’s leadership, the team has posted a 73-53 record overall and a 50-20 mark in MEAC play. They have made appearances in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) in each of the last two seasons and are primed for another run at the conference title this season.

What are Dixon’s future goals for the team? “My goal is to continue to build a program that competes for championships on a yearly basis,” he said. “We want to be a team that is feared by our opponents and respected by everyone in college basketball ”

Dixon has certainly laid the foundation for continued success at Coppin State, and it will be exciting to see what he and his team accomplish in the years to come.

What are his thoughts on the current state of the team?

“I think the biggest thing right now is just getting our guys to buy in and trust the process,” says Coppin State Men’s Basketball head coach Juan Dixon. “We’re a young team and we’re still trying to figure things out. But I like where we’re at and I like the direction we’re headed in.”

Dixon, who is in his second year as Head Coach of the Eagles, has overseen a bit of a turnaround for the program. After going 4-24 in his first season, Coppin State improved to 13-17 last year.

What is his vision for the future of the team?

In his first season as the head coach of the Coppin State University Men’s basketball team Juan Dixon led the Eagles to a 20-13 record. Now, he’s looking to continue that success and build on it for years to come.

Dixon took some time to sit down and discuss his vision for the future of the team.

“When I took over this program, I had two goals in mind,” Dixon said. “One was to win a MEAC Championship and the other was to make sure that every player that comes through our program graduates.”

Dixon is no stranger to success, as he was a part of the University of Maryland men’s basketball team that won the 2002 National Championship He knows what it takes to win at a high level, and he wants his players to experience that same level of success.

“I want our guys to understand what it takes to win championships and how hard you have to work to be successful,” Dixon said. “I think if they can buy into that and understand what it takes to be successful, we’ll have a chance to be really good for a long time.”

In order for Dixon’s vision to become a reality, he knows that he needs everyone on board – from the players, to the Coaching Staff to the administration. But he is confident that everyone is committed to taking the necessary steps forward.

“I think we all have the same vision for where we want this program to go,” Dixon said. “We want Coppin State men’s basketball to be known as a place where players cometo develop and grow as young men, on and off the court.”

How has he helped the team grow?

Since arriving at Coppin State, is in his third season as the head men’s basketball coach Leonard Hamilton has made a big impact on the Eagles’ program. In his first season, he led the team to a 10-win improvement from the previous year en route to a 20-14 record and a berth in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI). In his second season, Hamilton guided the Eagles to their best conference record in 12 years, finishing 13-5 in league play. The team also advanced to the semifinals of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Tournament for the first time since 2006.

What are his plans for the future of the team?

In his first year as head coach Michael Grant has led the Coppin State men’s basketball team to a record of 19-12. The team has also improved its conference record to 9-7, good for second place in the MEAC standings.

Grant took over the program last year after the retirement of longtime head coach Ron Mitchell. Under Mitchell, the team had struggled in recent years posting a losing record in each of the last four seasons.

Grant has quickly turned things around, though, and has the team poised for success in the future. In addition to his 19 wins this season, Grant has also led the team to victories over two ranked opponents: then-#24 UMBC and then-#25 Delaware State.

The future looks bright for Coppin State basketball under Coach Grant. With another year of experience under his belt, and with the young talent on the roster, it is likely that the team will only continue to improve in the coming years.