Cincinnati: Andy Kennedy Name Interim Head Coach

Bearcats Name Kennedy Interim Coach: As expected, Cincinnati named assistant coach Andy Kennedy interim head coach for the 2005-06 season. Kennedy replaces Bob Huggins, who is stepping down as UC’s head coach after reaching a settlement with the university on the remaining term of his contract. Due to athletic director Bob Goin’s resignation, effective January 1st, 2006, the school will allow the new AD to hire the head coach of their choice, though it is expected that Kennedy will be considered for the position. Kennedy has been a member of the Bearcat coaching staff for the past four seasons. Prior to coming to the Queen City, Kennedy was an assistant at South Alabama and Alabama-Birmingham, his alma mater. Kennedy also played for one season under Jim Valvano in 1987, and also played professionally in the NBA, and internationally in Greece, Spain, and Puerto Rico. [8/26/05]