Off-Season News and Notes – April 26, 2006 by Phil Kasiecki Who Will Lead North Carolina State? We start by revisiting last week’s first story – the North Carolina State opening. It’s not really any clearer this week than it was last week. Friday night, a source said West Virginia […]
Month: April 2006
Penn: Quakers Hire Within Ivy League
Quakers Hire Within Ivy League: Penn officials found the Quakers’ coach in a familiar place. They hired Brown coach Glen Miller to replace Fran Dunphy, who skipped across town to lead Temple in the post-John Chaney era. Miller comes to Penn after coaching Ivy League-rival Brown for seven seasons and […]
Northern Colorado: Boyle to Lead Bears Into New Era
Boyle to Lead Bears Into New Era: Wichita State assistant coach Tad Boyle has left the comforts of the Missouri Valley Conference to take Northern Colorado’s head coaching position. Boyle replaces Craig Rasmuson, who led the Bears to a 63-129 record in seven seasons, including the last three as a […]
Texas: Another ‘Horn Enters Draft
Another ‘Horn Enters Draft: Texas’ worst-case scenario may be developing. Sophomore point guard Daniel Gibson announced Tuesday that he will enter the draft without the assistance of an agent, so he could return to school. His decision — at least for now — puts LaMarcus Aldridge, P.J. Tucker and Gibson […]
Memphis: Washington Ready for the Jump
Washington Ready for the Jump: Memphis sophomore point guard Darius Washington has entered the NBA Draft but has not hired an agent yet. He has given mixed reports about whether he will hire one and thus lose his collegiate standing. Washington had a sensational season, leading the Tigers within a […]
St. Louis: St. Louis Big Man Wants to Know
St. Louis Big Man Wants to Know: St. Louis junior center Ian Vouyoukas has the size that many NBA teams covet at nearly 7 feet. But does his game measure up to professional standards? Vouyoukas has entered the NBA Draft, but he will not hire an agent. If he does […]
Bowie State: Bowie State Player Killed
Bowie State Player Killed: Bowie State senior center Jacque Pate was found dead in his car in Prince George’s County, Md. Pate was shot to death Sunday, and police are still determining suspects and a possible motive. Pate played at South Alabama at the Division I level before transferring to […]
Holy Cross: Crusaders Tap Former Player
Crusaders Tap Former Player: Holy Cross added former Crusader Guillermo Sanchez to their staff on Tuesday. A 2002 graduate of Holy Cross, he has held two college assistant jobs the past two seasons, with this being his first Division I job. Sanchez was a three-year letterwinner for the Crusaders from […]
Jordan Classic Recap
2006 Jordan Classic Showcase Future College Stars by Matthew Moll NEW YORK – In the latest installment of the Jordan Classic, thoughts of making the jump a la Andre Blatche and Louis Williams are replaced with aspirations of NCAA freshman of the year Tyler Hansbrough, last year’s other MVP. Georgia […]
Furman: Furman Hires Vandy Assistant
Furman Hires Vandy Assistant: Furman officials have settled on Vanderbilt assistant coach Jeff Jackson for the Paladins coaching job. Jackson has been an assistant with the Commodores for the past seven seasons after he coached New Hampshire to a 21-60 record in three years. Jackson replaces Larry Davis, who left […]
