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Originally Posted by MaxBuck
Mark me down as one who believes Amaker and Harvard are a good fit. Tommy is a good man, and smart, but not the caliber of coach that you must be to be successful at the high-major level. But I think he'll do fine at Harvard.
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I agree, Amaker and Harvard will be a "good fit".
Amaker accepts offer to coach at Harvard
DETROIT (AP) -
Harvard hired Tommy Amaker to coach its men's basketball team, less than a month after he was fired by
Michigan.
"I called today and accepted the offer," Amaker told The Associated Press on Wednesday. "It's a terrific opportunity for me. I've been fortunate to be associated with some of the finest academic institutions in the country, and none is greater than
Harvard."
The hiring was first reported by FOXSports.com's Jeff Goodman.
Amaker, who played at
Duke and was a
Blue Devils assistant, has been a head coach at
Michigan and
Seton Hall.
"His experience as a player and assistant at
Duke, where athletic and academic success is paramount, makes him a terrific fit,"
Harvard Athletic Director Bob Scalise said in a statement. "We're looking forward to the support of the
Harvard community as we pursue our first Ivy League championship in men's basketball."
Frank Sullivan's contract with
Harvard was not renewed after the Crimson went 12-16 overall and 5-9 in the Ivy League last season, and 178-245 over 16 years.
Harvard hasn't played in the NCAA tournament since 1946. Amaker was fired March 17 by
Michigan after failing to lead the
Wolverines to the NCAA tournament during his six seasons there.
Michigan was 22-13 last season, 109-83 overall with three 20-win seasons, but just 43-53 in the Big Ten under Amaker.
Entire article:
http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/6670358
