Coach Brad Cooper

@hartwickmbb Head Coach

[James Purchin @JamesPurchin]

Ben McCollum didn’t flinch after losing three straight games in brutal environments.

“When you’re losing, the world is ending.
When you’re winning, everything’s perfect.”
That’s the lie most people believe.

Inside his program, nothing changed. No panic. No celebration. No emotional whiplash. Just a continued commitment to the process.

McCollum kept the evaluation simple. Against Illinois, it was a poor start, some growth, and losing plays late. Against Purdue, too many losing plays and a costly offensive rebound. The next game? Fewer losing plays and more winning ones.

That was the entire adjustment.

Not narratives. Not results. Plays.

Here’s what most people miss: the outside world lives in extremes. Inside great programs, everything stays boring. Stable. Grounded in the work.

McCollum filters noise ruthlessly. He listens to people who help him improve his bosses, famiand ly, mentors. Social media? Useless.

That discipline wasn’t accidental. It came from years in Division II. Getting exposed. Learning how far he still had to go. Making quiet adjustments. Building real confidence through repetition, not praise.

The takeaways are simple but uncomfortable:
Results lie. Process tells the truth.
Don’t chase wins, eliminate losing plays.
Noise doesn’t make you better; honesty does.
Faith in the work is built long before it’s rewarded.

Sometimes it won’t pay off tonight. Sometimes not tomorrow.

But if the process is right, it always shows eventually.

Question: Where do you see people abandoning the process too early—sports, leadership, or life?

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

You can’t be great at whatever sport you are playing unless you WATCH FILM

You have to be obsessed

🎥🎥@Realhoops_FL 🎥🎥

To be great you need to find opportunities to watch yourself, your opponents, and other great players and implement what you see

[hoopheadspod @hoopheadspod]

Outstanding @hoopheadspod with @bradmichael11 from @hartwickmbb
🏀 Preparation off the court is as important as practice on the court
🏀 Setting clear standards and holding players accountable
@HdStartHoops @jsunkle @drdishbball @Wealth4Coaches
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[Coach Brad Cooper @bradmichael11]

Hi all, I’m leading Hartwick Hawks Basketball and we’re working on a big goal. See how you can help us here: https://t.co/osV5T75wVi Thanks!

[Fastbreak Hoops @FastbreakHoops5]

When Kobe Bryant scored 21 STRAIGHT Lakers points during Game 5 of the 2010 NBA Finals 🐍

[Kevin Driscoll @_KevinDriscoll]

Throwback

Talking about How Good D3 hoops @d3hoops is will get you 25,000 views.

I think @WeAreD3TBT proved the level in the @thetournament this year….

Don’t you agree @D3Direct ?

[Be A King @BerniceKing]

“It is certain, in any case, that ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have.” Remembering #JamesBaldwin on his 101st birthday.

[Coach Al Berger 🍔 @ALBerger8]

Went to the game on Monday & made a play!

[Realhoops @Realhoops_FL]

🔥 COLLEGE COACHES ARE LOCKED IN 🔥
And the list keeps growing…

This is your shot to connect, compete, and get recruited.
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[Hartwick Men’s Basketball @HartwickMBB]

Future Hawks!

Concluding our 2025 recruiting class is Tristen Etienne, 6'4" forward from Park Vista, FL.

We couldnt be more excited for the future of our program. 116 days until Tip-off!

#HartwickCollege #Hawksmbb #watertheroots #empire8

[Hartwick Men’s Basketball @HartwickMBB]

Future Hawks!

Samaj Barnwell, 6'5" forward from Stockbridge, GA.

Welcome, Samaj!

#HartwickCollege #Hawksmbb #watertheroots #empire8

[Hartwick Men’s Basketball @HartwickMBB]

Future Hawks!

Kenyon Boswell, 6'1" guard from Indian Rocks Christian HS, FL.

Welcome, Kenyon!

#HartwickCollege #Hawksmbb #watertheroots #empire8

[Hartwick Men’s Basketball @HartwickMBB]

Future Hawks!

KeeganPaolillo, 6'10" Center from 212 Sports Academy, FL

Welcome, Keegan!

#HartwickCollege #Hawksmbb #watertheroots #empire8

[Hartwick Men’s Basketball @HartwickMBB]

Sneak peak 👀

[Hartwick Men’s Basketball @HartwickMBB]

Future Hawks!

Kesean Leonard, 5'10" guard from Rochester East HS, NY.

Welcome, Kesean!

#HartwickCollege #Hawksmbb #watertheroots #empire8

[Hartwick Men’s Basketball @HartwickMBB]

Future Hawks!

Nick D'Alessandro, 6'3" guard from the Villages Charter School, FL.

Welcome, Nick!

#HartwickCollege #Hawksmbb #watertheroots #empire8

[Hartwick Men’s Basketball @HartwickMBB]

Future Hawks!

Mason Jarvis, 6'4" guard from the Brunswick School, CT.

Welcome, Mason!

#HartwickCollege #Hawksmbb

[Hartwick Men’s Basketball @HartwickMBB]

Future Hawks!

Next up, Jack Murphy, 6'1" guard from Pingree School, MA.

Welcome, Jack!

#HartwickCollege #Hawksmbb

[Hartwick Men’s Basketball @HartwickMBB]

Meet the Future Hawks! Throughout the next 10 days, we will introduce our 2025 recruiting class. Please join us in giving these student-athletes a warm welcome to Hartwick.

First up, Zion Gordon, 6'5", forward from Crete Monee HS, Illinois.

#HartwickCollege #Hawksmbb

[Ball is Psych @BallisPsych]

Great teammates don't resent their teammates’ success; they fuel it. #DailyWisdom