Personal Life Update: As some of you may have noticed, I have been absent on the Herd bench the last couple of games. Recently I was presented with an unbelievable opportunity outside of basketball that would allow me to spend the time with my family I have always dreamed of. I will always love the Herd! But that love pales in comparison to the love I have for my wife and children. Megan has been on this journey with me for over 20 years. Through ups and downs as a player and coach. 17 different moves in 4 states. Wins and losses. She’s been a rock of consistency and love. She gave up her dreams to chase mine. To all the coaches I have worked for: I take a piece of you with me to my new career. And I THANK you for lessons learned and opportunities given. Donnie Jones, Bob Williams, Jayson Gee, Dan D’Antoni, and Cornelius Jackson all believed in me and gave me an opportunity. I want to also thank Shawn Finney for teaching me that coaching was so much more than the stuff “on the floor”. To my so many friends in coaching: I thank God that basketball has introduced me to you. The great times on the road recruiting, Final Four’s, late night texts of encouragement or congratulations. I’m excited to cheer for you all now from the other side. To all my former players: it has and always will be about you guys! I’ll miss the guys keeping me young. I’ll miss our talks off the floor about life and anything else other than hoops. It has been the privilege of a lifetime to have been able to impact so many young people, and have them impact me as well. To Herd Nation: y’all are the best man. Since my time playing here in the mid 2000’s all the way through now, I see the same consistent faces. Fiercely loyal and ready to take on the world. Be excited for this year because Coach Jackson has put together a really talented group who will do big things! Now I turn my attention to a new career, in a new state once again. Hopefully this will be the last move for a long time. We will be relocating to Knoxville, TN for my position with Stryker medical. I’d imagine I’ll be coaching a little 9 and under AAU ball this summer too. Again, thank you all for the support over the years, from the bottom of my heart. It’s been a hell of a ride. Always A Son of Marshall, Adam Williams

My Sunday Morning Soap Box: My home state of WV has a serious issue with high school sports. Having a 1-9 football team make the playoffs in the state’s largest classification is a problem. 4 Classifications in total are ridiculous. @wvssac really needs to re-evaluate things.

Really amazing how much more players play along the baseline now than when I played 20 years ago. It used to be discouraged. Now…. Coaches make you guard all 94 feet.

The Herd took care of business last night! LETS GOOOOO!!! 🦬🏀

In other news…I’ve heard plenty each weekend from Jim Mora Jr. I’d like to hear from Tyson Summers to get his thoughts.

One of my favorite lessons from Coach D’Antoni regarding coaches with endless practice hours and never-ending film sessions: “Is it for them (the players), or is it for you (the coach, to feel better)?”

Let’s go baby! Excited to get this season poppin.

Another great job by our St. Joseph team getting our third straight win. Defense carried us today early, until shots started falling. Proud of the guys. 1-0👊🏼

Great effort from our whole @StJoseph_SJS team tonight in a huge win over @SHCSEagles. Every player played and did an awesome job! 1-0👊🏼‼️

I appreciate the GA doing this work 😂

All 3 Ridder teams in one picture. Really cool event! Excited for my dads last season at Embry-Riddle!

Proud of my St. Joseph Middle School guys for a great effort last night in our first win! Back at it Monday.

RT @maizeandbluegal: If anyone is wondering why there are no injuries for Indiana..here is Cignetti’s practice philosophy!! t.co/IL…

A general telltale sign of poor treatment: Many assistants leaving a staff year after year and taking similar level jobs at other schools.

2 ways to keep assistants. 1. Pay them a lot 2. Treat them really really well If you aren’t doing either of those, expect a revolving door.

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I miss the BCS😢

I’ve seen a ton of varying takes on Coach DeBoer chewing out his player last night for the disastrous personal foul penalty late. The one consistency among the takes: Those who have been in leadership positions (based on Twitter profiles) generally have a different take than those who haven’t.

Coach Altman with the ole’ retire in October to get your guy the job move

Regarding all the politicians speaking out on both sides of the Protect College Sports Act: Where has the outrage been the last 60 years? None of them cared how much athletes made until recently. I can’t be convinced they just became aware of how much money is involved with major college athletics. So… what changed?