John Cleaver

Father, husband, math teacher, and basketball coach.

[John Cleaver @Cleaves34]

C’mon AD’s… pls do the right thing!!

[WIAA @wiaawi]

APPROVED – BASKETBALL:
The Board of Control approved the implementation of a 35-second shot clock for boys and girls varsity basketball, beginning with the 2028-29 season. (Vote 10-1)

This will now go to a full membership vote at the 2027 Annual Meeting for final approval prior to implementation, due to the cost imposed on member schools. 🏀 #wiaagb #wiaabb

[John Cleaver @Cleaves34]

@blount_daryl @wiaawi We (WI) had that… it was called WISAA and those schools were always critiqued as inferior. Then the associations merged, private schools had some success, and similar critics spend their fandom complaining. So which one is it?

[Ryan @BrewPack8]

Oh to be a Brewers fan in the 80s

[Doug Gottlieb @GottliebShow]

Dennis Ruedinger - HOFer at Oshkosh, elite HC at Lourdes! Stud! This one is easy @UWOMBB

[John Cleaver @Cleaves34]

Wishing Steve Collins a wonderful retirement. He was great to me personally, having me write some material during my off years away from the sidelines. But more importantly he has been great for the game in Wisconsin. Tremendous impact on many kids. @TeachHoopsBBall

[John Cleaver @Cleaves34]

@robbie82493 I can retweet this or I would! I agree!!!! 💯

[Dave Lepisto @DLphyed]

I've coached @EmilyUrban since midway through her freshman season. She is simply one of the best point guards in @GBBKimberly history. Influential in every way. Hard to believe she won't be playing basketball anymore! @MKE_WSoccer getting a great one! https://t.co/Um3DlVChBm

[Kyle Malzhan @KyleMalzhan]

The best sights & sounds from Senior Day as the Green Bay men closed the regular season with a win.

Great crowd & energy. Better performance. Even had @RuedingerP's dad drain the full-court putt for a student to win $5k tuition. Time for postseason basketball at UWGB.

[Kimberly Girls Basketball @GBBKimberly]

Congrats to @AvaVanVonderen on reaching 1000 career points!

[John Cleaver @Cleaves34]

Congrats Ryan! Well deserved!!! ❤️ 🤍

[Cal McGinnis @CalMcGinnis]

2026 WBCA Hall of Fame Inductee!
What an honor. Nobody more deserving.
Congratulations, Dad! @CoachMcGinnis

[John Cleaver @Cleaves34]

💚❤️💚

[Kyle Malzhan @KyleMalzhan]

It’s rare to find true glue guys like Preston Ruedinger in today’s college game. He’s become the face of Green Bay men's basketball & when he got a raise this summer, his first thought was to use it on others to win. @RuedingerP

“If you say leader ... He's it." - @GottliebShow

[John Cleaver @Cleaves34]

The better the kid… @RuedingerP

[Kyle Malzhan @KyleMalzhan]

Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) reflected on having legendary coach Dick Bennett in the crowd at the Resch today — & shared Bennett’s message to him:

- The better the kid, the more they'll improve
- Find the glue
- Know who you can lose with before you know who you can win with

[Bobby Football @Rob__Paul]

UW-River Falls winning the Stagg Bowl is one of the most improbable turnarounds in recent college football memory. The Falcons hadn’t even made the D3 playoffs since 1996.

Now, head coach Matt Walker brings a national championship to River Falls for the first time ever.

[Reid Ouse @reidouse]

A head coach who avoids conflict is a head coach who creates chaos.

[Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame @HoopsHall]

Today marks 39 years since the release of the greatest sports film ever made! 🏀

Forever a classic.

#Hoosiers | #IN49OtherStates

[WisBCA @WisBCA]

Good luck to all of the high school girls basketball programs throughout the state as you start your first practice today for the season!

[John Cleaver @Cleaves34]

Wow…

[Manly Mentor @manly_mentor]

Men,
Stop doubting your worth🔥

[Chris Oliver @BBallImmersion]

Shoot when you're open.
Pass when someone else is open.
Drive when nobody's open.

This mantra simplifies decision-making. It teaches players to read the game, not just run plays. No overthinking—just clear, actionable choices.

[Steve Collins @TeachHoopsBBall]

Basketball is simple:
- Play hard.
- Play together.
- Play smart.

But coaching? Coaching is about balance:
- Push them, but don’t break them.
- Critique them, but don’t crush them.
- Love them, but hold them accountable.

That’s how you

[John Cleaver @Cleaves34]

@NancyK1734 Good luck RK (…and mom and dad)! You’ll be great!! 📚 🏀