Drake University announced the resignation of head coach Ray Giacoletti in a press conference earlier this afternoon. Assistant coach Jeff Rutter will take over the program on an interim basis. Giacoletti was in his fourth season as the head coach at Drake where he went 32-69 including 1-7 so far this year. Prior to taking
JR Blount Promoted to Assistant Coach at Drake
JR Blount has been promoted to assistant men’s basketball coach at Drake University, head coach Ray Giacoletti announced. Blount has served as the program’s director of basketball operations the previous two seasons. “JR is a guy that has recruiting experience and tremendous energy,” Giacoletti said. “We’re thrilled to give him this opportunity and get him