Report: FAU picks Jarvis, not Hipsher
It appears that USF basketball coach Stan Heath has avoided losing his top assistant, as ESPN.com's Andy Katz is reporting that former St. John's coach Mike Jarvis -- not USF assistant Dan Hipsher -- is expected to be named the new coach at Florida Atlantic.
Hipsher, formerly a head coach at Stetson and Akron, was a finalist for the job, interviewing for five hours on campus with school officials. Jarvis, who lives in Boca Raton, is said to be reviewing a contract offer from FAU with his attorneys.
Times sportswriter Greg Auman, who covers USF, will post news and thoughts on the Bulletin and we invite your participation in the comments area.
Jarvis needs to go ahead and sign so we can put this matter to rest.
Hip needs to stay with Stan and togather they will turn USF basketball into a meaningful program within a few seasons.
At Dan's age the window of opportunity is closing everyday, he might have to be content on having the title of top assistant/bench coach next to his name.He basically is a 2nd HC for USF anyway.
Posted by: The Champ | May 16, 2008 at 05:54 PM
Whew! Not so good for him, I guess, but good for USF.
Posted by: Ken | May 16, 2008 at 06:03 PM