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Here: “Jamie Dixon came to the gym last year when we played Sewickley Academy to see Droney. I don’t know why he picked that game, but he did and he was one of the folks standing in the doorway watching. Naturally, the place was packed.”

Long Droney feature

ESPN Rise:

The 6-foot-6, Davidson-bound senior point guard has an arsenal of moves at his disposal -- crossovers, step-backs, pull-ups, and a vicious spin move. But he’s at his most dangerous when passing up the rock in the early going of games and then taking over late. Last year, Droney averaged 23.7 points, 6.6 assists and 6.1 rebounds and dropped 40 in the championship as Sewickley won the WPIAL Class A title. And he did it by being patient and getting his teammates involved.

Other items I underlined: “He knows personally everyone in the crowd who’s there. He definitely averages more points at home.” ... Or the game against Clairton when, down by one with two minutes to go, Droney broke down his man and -- according to multiple witnesses -- dunked on four defenders. ... Big-name coaches like Mike Brey (Notre Dame), Jamie Dixon (Pitt) and Bob McKillop (Davidson) were spotted at Sewickley games. ... “A bigger version of Chris Herren without the baggage.” 28 last night (and a DU alert).

‘Coaching heavyweights’

Later this month in West Virginia: Chaney, Tarkanian, Dixon ... McKillop.

The U19 squad

Update: Pitt coach Jamie Dixon will replace Davidson’s Bob McKillop as head coach of the United States’ 19-and-under men’s national team at the FIBA World Championships in Auckland, New Zealand, this summer.