Nevada rewarded David Carter’s 10 years of valuable service as an assistant by hiring him as the Wolf Pack’s next head coach. Carter replaces Mark Fox, who left Reno to take Georgia’s head coaching position. The Wolf Pack’s job will Carter’s first head coaching experience after working as an assistant at Eastern Washington, St. Mary’s and Nevada for the past 14 years.
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Boston University: Terriers Turn to Villanova’s Chambers
Fresh off helping Villanova reach the Final Four, assistant coach Pat Chambers accepted Boston University’s offer to become the Terriers’ head coach. Boston University will introduce Chambers as the team’s coach Tuesday.
College Coaches Deserve Every Penny
Now that John Calipari has become the highest paid college basketball coach, and during a terrible economic downturn, talk of the salaries of college coaches is front and center. He deserves every penny he gets, as does every other college coach out there.
NIT Notebook and Reflections
Some news and notes on Penn State’s win over Baylor to take home the NIT championship, which they did in front of a number of fans that made the effort to get to New York.
North Carolina: Tar Heels Reach Championship Game
Ty Lawson, Wayne Ellington and Tyler Hansbrough started this season on a mission to win the national championship for North Carolina. The Tar Heels are now a game away from completing that goal after dispatching Villanova 83-69. The three stars led the Tar Heels again, posting 60 points.
Michigan State: Spartans Thrill Partisan Detroit Crowd
Coach Tom Izzo devised a perfect strategy to take down another favored Big East opponent, leading Michigan State to an 82-73 win against Connecticut. The Spartans will play in the championship game for the first time since 2000, when they beat Florida for the championship.
Georgia Welcomes Fox to the Dogs’ House
Georgia hired Nevada coach Mark Fox April 2 to resuscitate the Bulldogs’ program. In five seasons at Nevada, Fox has a 123-43 record and took the Wolf Pack to five consecutive post-season appearances, including three NCAA Tournaments.
Michigan: Sophomore Guard Decides to Transfer
Michigan sophomore guard Kelvin Grady will leave the Wolverines to transfer to another school, coach John Beilein announced April 2. Grady provided backcourt depth for the Wolverines, averaging 4.2 points and 1.9 assists per game this season.
The NBA Can Wait
Several of the most talented players across the country are making tough decisions about whether to return for another year of college or try to earn millions in the NBA. Here’s a list of players who aren’t ready to leave campus yet.
USC: Floyd Passes on Arizona
USC coach Tim Floyd pondered a move to the desert but opted to remain with the Trojans. Floyd has rejuvenated the program, making it a regular destination for top recruits. Memphis also tried to pry Floyd away from Southern Cal.
