Coach of Troy Athens JV Boys Basketball team. Former coach of GGBC Travel Team. Former Varsity Asst. and JV Coach at Avondale High School (State Champs 2002)
Troy, MI
Joined October 2018
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Learned so much from @BBallImmersion today! What a great way to spend a Saturday.
Thank you to @BBallImmersion for the clinic today. Thank you to @GPSouth_AD for hosting in your Historic gym and as Chris Oliver said thank you to the coaches. “You are the key to individual and personal development.”
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Thank you to @BBallImmersion for the clinic today. Thank you to @GPSouth_AD for hosting in your Historic gym and as Chris Oliver said thank you to the coaches. “You are the key to individual and personal development.”
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When you're in the lab, working on your "bag" this offseason, remember...
- 50% of your shots come with no dribble (catch and shoot)
- 20% of your shots come with 1 or 2 dribbles.
And don't forget, the more dribbles you take, the lower your shooting percentage gets.
No Dribbles - 1.19 Points Per Shot
1 Dribble - 1.07 Points Per Shot
2 Dribbles - 0.99 Points Per Shot
3+ Dribbles - 0.98 Points Per Shot
With a side note, lay ups are by far the most efficient shots in basketball, so use that dribble to get to the rim if you need to!
This data was taken from an 24-25 NBA season. It barely changes season to season.
I understand extending full court to use up time with 5 seconds or less, but with 9 seconds? It's not worth the risk of giving an immediate advantage to the offense. Also, why is the defender fighting over the top of that initial screen? Go under and meet him on the other side.
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Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Olivet, thank you coach Kortez and coach Hargraves!
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@TheDZoneBBall
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Have you noticed this SUPER IMPORTANT trend in the NCAA tournament?
Half of your shots come off the catch!
And according to analytics (HS to NBA and WNBA), they're the highest Points Per Shot or EFG%.
Each additional dribble you take after the catch, your shooting percentage goes down.
Make sure your offseason workouts are aligned with this!
Offseason workouts should contain these elements after a game-like cut:
- Shots off the catch
- Shots off 1 dribble > finishing move
- shots off 1 dribble > pull up jumper
- Shots off dribble move > finishing move
- Shots off dribble move > pull up jumper
- 1v1 and 2v2 games
The 1v1 and 2v2 games replicate the action you're trying to practice. That way, they get used to shooting and make decisions against live defenders.
Can't wait to celebrate these guys tonight!!!
Join us tomorrow night at 7PM as we honor our seniors! Support Nathan Johnson, Maddex Snipes, Cainan Hanbury, Lewis Payne, Braeden Hupman, and Enir Fjolla as we take on Royal Oak at home #GoHawks!
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We’ve been lucky to have Cainan play 3 years of varsity basketball as well. Davenport is getting a heck of player and person. Congrats Cainan!
Troy Athens 2026 MLB/RB Cainan Hanbury has signed with Davenport
football.thedzone.com/player…
@CainanHanbury31 @football_athens @DU_Football
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Troy Thrive - Steady growth and a championship standard. We caught up with Coach Vercellino to discuss the Red Hawks’ current season, the dominance of junior Alan Spahic, and how the team is giving back to the Troy community.
Full Article: troythrive.com/articles/34e0…
She gets it. Her parents get it. This is how you maximize your basketball experience.
My daughter played 2 mins vs USC…
She ran at 6am that morning
She shot over 500 3’s the day before
She did PT after and ice bathed
After the game, she got in the sauna and ran 2 miles to offset lack of game run.
Staying ready is a mindset.
It’s not for the weak minded.
It’s for the dedicated who see a bigger future ahead and the few that believe they can do the job when called upon.
This girl will see the fruits of her labor! No doubt!
#StayLockedIn #EarnIt #WinTodaysBattle
This is my annual plea for the NCAA to adopt 4 quarters for men's basketball with the free throws resetting after each quarter. No one wants to watch a free throw competition every game.
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D1:
Troy Athens (6-6) beat Troy (5-5) 58-55 in 1 OT
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FINAL! Your Red Hawks defeat Adams 59-52 at home! Great team effort tonight to wrap up 2025 #GoHawks
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Troy Athens 2026 F Lewis Payne spoke with The D Zone about their nice win tonight.
D1: Troy Athens (5-4) beat #86 Rochester Adams (5-4) 59-52
Interview by @Koja_Athletics
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Troy Athens Head Coach Mitchell Vercellino shared his thoughts on tonight's win.
Athens pulled off the upset tonight.
D1: Troy Athens (5-4) beat #86 Rochester Adams (5-4) 59-52
Interview by @Koja_Athletics
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Congrats to all three levels on their wins tonight at Kettering! A shorthanded varsity team earned a 73–52 victory. Nine players scored, led by a season-high 28 points from Alan Spahic. Hope everyone has a restful break! #GoHawks
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After an amazing official visit, and talks with @SparkyMcEwen1 & @CoachWalkerDU4 I’m blessed to announce my commitment to Davenport University!!! @DU_Football @football_athens @TheD_Zone @MichFBFrenzy @PrepRedzoneMI @MIexposure @CoachRuffing @NickGrieco32 @coachculp @alex_pallone @AdrianMcEwen @DevinRussell73 @football_athens
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"It should always be about the team.
You can’t play everybody.
And if you’re not playing, you’ve still got to be a good teammate"
- Mike Woodson
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Victory for Troy Athens Hoops! Red Hawks defeat the Ferndale University Eagles 64-29! Another team effort with 13 players getting in the score column. Next game Saturday vs. L'Anse Creuse North @ Rochester High School #GoHawks
