Furman University Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Jason Donnelly announced today that head men’s basketball coach Bob Richey has received a contract extension. Terms of the extension were not disclosed. “Bob Richey and Furman basketball have achieved unprecedented success that has helped transform our athletics department and our university,” Donnelly said. “We are excited that Bob and his family are remaining
Daily News – 12/21/18
Former USC associate head coach Tony Bland agreed to a plea bargain Thursday in the wide-ranging federal investigation into college basketball bribery and corruption. This was confirmed by the Los Angeles Times. According to the Times, Bland ” will plead guilty to one felony count of federal funds bribery and get a Level 10 sentencing
HoopDirt.com Daily News – 1/9/18
HoopDirt.com’s Daily News from the college basketball coaching world… Kentucky associate head coach Kenny Payne is getting some strong support for the Louisville job. In a recent article by Rick Bozich on WDRB.com, former Cardinal standouts Pervis Ellison and Billy Thompson give Payne (a Louisville alum) their endorsement. Also, Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown
Furman Dirt…
HoopDirt.com has learned from a great source that Furman head coach Bob Richey will promote Trey Meyer to assistant coach. He will replace Jay McAuley who became an assistant at Wofford back in mid-June. Meyer joined the Furman staff in May 2017 after a five year run as an assistant at Miami (OH). He also
OFFICIAL: Lewis Added to Furman Basketball Staff as Video Coordinator
HoopDirt.com mentioned this move in the Daily Dirt on 5/10…it’s now been made official, former Butler University standout Tyler Lewis has joined the Furman men’s basketball staff as the program’s video coordinator. “Tyler is an excellent addition to our staff,” said Furman Head Coach Bob Richey. “His blend of character, playing experience at the highest
OFFICIAL: Furman Promotes Bob Richey To Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Bob Richey has been named Furman University’s 22nd head men’s basketball coach, director of athletics Mike Buddie announced on Friday morning. Richey, who recently completed his sixth season as a member of the Furman coaching staff and has served as interim head coach since Niko Medved resigned last month, will be officially introduced as head
REPORT: Furman to Elevate Bob Richey to Head Basketball Coach
According to multiple reports, Furman will elevate Bob Richey to Head Basketball Coach. He has been on the Furman staff for the past six seasons, and was tabbed as the interim head coach on March 27th after Niko Medved departed for Drake. Before joining the Paladins staff, Richey spent five seasons as the associate head