Seems like it will be Frank Martin, but Schmidt was a very real possibility.
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You gotta think that if we win 20 games we're in the NIT or close to it.
Yeah I saw he pulled out, which means he was at least thinking about it. Seems like a bad move going to another in-conference school, even for an extra million. You’d have to be willing to burn a lot of bridges.
Extra million per year though, right? For an old man at the end of his career, not the craziest idea to chase the bag, considering P5 schools, and their associated pay days, aren’t really beating down the door for a geriatric who’s team underperforms expectations.
I thought it was weird his name was being thrown around, but just because it was a step down in the A10, financially it makes all the sense in the world when you put Schmidt in perspective.
Schmidt is smart and obviously has a good agent. Putting his “interest” in UMass out in the public domain almost certainly got him a very nice bump from Bona, whether they’re matching the rumored $1.8M offer or just getting close — and he didn’t have to say a word about potentially leaving his current job to do it.
Good for him, good for Bona, not so good for UMass but maybe they end up with crazy-a** Frank Martin instead lol
Tony Skinn is heading to Maryland to rejoin Willard. On the Junkies yesterday they had Willard on the show and asked them about Tony and Simpkins. Duane could be leaving as well.
Assistant coach Tony Skinn leaving Ohio State to return home to Maryland
Ohio State assistant coach Tony Skinn is returning home to the D.C. area, where he'll reunite with new Terrapins coach Kevin Williard.
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Willard already hired Skinn and David Cox to handle the DMV recruiting, so I’d be surprised if the third assistant’s spot is someone with ties to the same area. But Simp is an alum so you never know…Tony Skinn is heading to Maryland to rejoin Willard. On the Junkies yesterday they had Willard on the show and asked them about Tony and Simpkins. Duane could be leaving as well.
Assistant coach Tony Skinn leaving Ohio State to return home to Maryland
Ohio State assistant coach Tony Skinn is returning home to the D.C. area, where he'll reunite with new Terrapins coach Kevin Williard.www.dispatch.com
I’d be surprised if they’d put simpkins on that team considering Cox is the lead assistant and Tony is probably the middle guy.
Although maybe they make Simpkins director of something that’s equivalent or more than what he does at mason. If they want him they’d find a way.
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Skinn named Assistant Basketball Coach at Maryland - HoopDirt
A Takoma Park, Maryland native with deep DMV ties and Big Ten and Big East coaching experience, Tony Skinn joined Kevin Willard‘s staff on Thursday. Skinn comes to Maryland after one season at Ohio State. An 11-year coaching veteran known for his recruiting, especially in the DMV area, and...
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“'Coming back home to work at Maryland, a school I grew up just miles away from, is a dream come true for me,' said Skinn. 'Coach Willard is going to build something very special at Maryland. I can’t wait to get out and recruit the best kids in the DMV and around the country and help them develop into stars for the Terps. Our family is thrilled to be coming home.'”
Skinn named Assistant Basketball Coach at Maryland - HoopDirt
A Takoma Park, Maryland native with deep DMV ties and Big Ten and Big East coaching experience, Tony Skinn joined Kevin Willard‘s staff on Thursday. Skinn comes to Maryland after one season at Ohio State. An 11-year coaching veteran known for his recruiting, especially in the DMV area, and...hoopdirt.com
“'Coming back home to work at Maryland, a school I grew up just miles away from, is a dream come true for me,' said Skinn. 'Coach Willard is going to build something very special at Maryland. I can’t wait to get out and recruit the best kids in the DMV and around the country and help them develop into stars for the Terps. Our family is thrilled to be coming home.'”
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"Willard said he will have his staff in place by the end of the week, and it will be 'very heavy' on assistants who are familiar with the D.C. area. Recruiting local talent will be crucial as Willard rebuilds, and he’ll have the draw of a new practice facility. Evans announced that the money needed to cover the building’s $40 million price tag had been raised by donors. Construction is set to begin in January, with a timeline of about 18 months until completion. Maryland is one of the few high-major schools without a basketball practice facility."
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Source: Martin finalizing deal to be UMass coach
Former South Carolina coach Frank Martin is finalizing an agreement Friday to become the next head men's basketball coach at UMass, a source told ESPN.
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UCLA's Lewis named Head Coach at Ball State - HoopDirt
Ball State men’s basketball has appointed a new head coach, and he’s back home again in Indiana. Director of athletics Beth Goetz announced the hiring of current UCLA assistant coach and Jasper, Ind. native Michael Lewis Friday. The former Indiana University standout will begin the job in Muncie...
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Sources: Steve Prohm is finalizing a contract to be the next head coach at Murray State.
A deal could be completed as early as today.
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This is a good hire. In a lot of ways very similar to the Don Brown hire. Martin is an intense guy who has a real mutual love between him and his players
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UMass, Frank Martin agree on contract as former South Carolina coach will lead Minuteman men’s basketball program https://masslive.com/umassbasketbal...l-lead-minuteman-mens-basketball-program.html
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OFFICIAL: UMass hires Frank Martin - HoopDirt
University of Massachusetts director of athletics Ryan Bamford announced the hiring of Frank Martin as the head men’s basketball coach on Friday afternoon. Martin brings 15 years of head coaching experience to Amherst after most recently spending 10 seasons as the head coach at South Carolina...
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“'Anya and I have never been more excited to call a place home like we are with UMass,' said Martin. 'It is evident that there is tremendous alignment in place to win and do it the right way. We cannot wait to be in Amherst and represent that community and our incredible University. Let’s all get on this ride together, let’s dream big and let’s be relentless at making our dreams a reality. Let’s win! Go UMass!'”
"A fixture off the court and in the community, Martin and his wife, UMass track and field alumna Anya (nee Forrest), have hosted numerous philanthropic events and have been key investors in the UMass women’s track and field program. In 2019, Martin was introduced into the Naismith Coaches Circle that was created by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to recognize coaches who have impacted their communities, players, other coaches, and society in a positive manner."
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Source: North Texas coach Grant McCasland has committed to stay at the school. Expect the school to continue its commitment to McCasland and his staff again this off-season. He’s already the highest paid coach in Conference USA at $830,000.
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