Countdown to tipoff: Coaching staff links Hannibal’s past to its present to rebuild success

By Shane Hulsey, Sports Writer | November 19, 2024
First-year Hannibal coach Josh Pickett will look to rebuild a program that hasn't had a winning season in five years and graduated eight seniors from last year's squad. | Shane Hulsey photo

Coverage of the Hannibal boys basketball team is brought to you by: HANNIBAL, Mo. — In Dezi Jones’ mind, the only thing better than coaching with Josh Pickett would have been the chance to play with him. “Imagine if we played together,” Jones said. Pickett liked the thought of that, too. “I wouldn’t mind passing…

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Pickett ready to lead program close to his heart as he takes over as Hannibal boys basketball coach

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | March 22, 2024
Josh Pickett, center, has helped build the Hannibal Youth Basketball program and now is the head boys basketball at Hannibal High School, officially being named to the position Thursday. | Photo courtesy Hannibal Youth Basketball

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Josh Pickett has never forgotten what it felt like to represent Hannibal on the hardwood. “Every time I go into Korf Gym, it brings back memories,” he said. The time has come for Pickett to help the Pirates recreate those moments. Thursday, Pickett was introduced as the new Hannibal boys basketball coach,…

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