The head coaching carousel may have stopped spinning, but these new coaches are now filling out their staffs. Transfers are also landing in new places, and a few remaining 2011 commits are signing their names on the dotted line. JohnnyJungle.com takes a look at some of the big headlines of the week that was:
After much speculation, former Arizona guard Lamont Jones will come to the tri-state area, but not to play for Seton Hall, UConn, or St. John’s. Instead, Jones will head to New Rochelle, NY to play for the Gaels.
Check out JohnnyJungle.com’s coverage.
Also, take a look at the report from Mark Singelais of the Albany Times-Union.
The Huskies got a big addition to their 2011 recruiting class as the swingman from IMG Academy in Florida (the same school as St. John’s signee Phil Greene) turned down a host of other schools to say he is heading to Storrs.
LJWorld.com tries to sift through the confusion here.
In transfer news elsewhere in the Big East, West Virginia picked up a commitment from former Dayton guard Juwan Staten. The Ohio native averaged over 8 points and 5 assists per game this past year, as a freshman.
WVIllustrated.com fills in the details.
Amid problems with the university’s basketball and football programs, Tennessee’s athletic director has stepped down.
Megan Boehnke of GoVolsXtra.com has a report on the financial implications of the move.
Former Boston University Patrick Chambers was hired earlier this month in hopes that he will turn around the basketball program at Penn State. He has begun filling out his staff by adding former Navy assistant Eugene Burroughs.
GoPSUSports.com has the full story release.
Former Georgia Tech and current George Mason head coach Paul Hewitt rounded out his Patriot staff by adding former Washington Wizards assistant Mike Wells. After long-time coach Jim Larranaga left for Miami (FL), the job fell to Hewitt to keep the perennial CAA powerhouse at even keel.
GMUHoops.com has more on the news.
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