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Post by The Cats on Mar 11, 2019 20:29:19 GMT -5
Mercer Director of Athletics Jim Cole announced Monday that men's basketball head coach Bob Hoffman has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately.
Cole and Hoffman met Monday morning to discuss the status of the program. At this time Cole informed Hoffman that a change in leadership would take place.
"Coach Hoffman has made an indelible mark on the Mercer basketball program," Cole said. "Bob always ran his program and mentored his student-athletes in a first-class manner that represented our university well.
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Post by The Cats on Mar 28, 2019 20:23:29 GMT -5
Greg Gary, who has helped guide Purdue to three consecutive Sweet 16 appearances, has been named the 27th men's basketball head coach at Mercer University, Director of Athletics Jim Cole announced Tuesday.
A veteran assistant coach with over 25 years at the NCAA Division I level, Gary has spent the last eight seasons working under Matt Painter at Purdue University. A press conference announcing Gary's official arrival will be held at a later date following the conclusion of the 2018-19 Purdue men's basketball campaign.
"When we set out to look for a new head coach, we recognized Greg early in the process as someone we were confident in leading our men's basketball program," Cole said. "Greg not only stood out for his proven background and style of play, but for the role he has played as a mentor to student-athletes throughout his career as well as his commitment to growing them into leaders off the court. We're so happy for Greg, his wife, Claudia, and his children – Gabrielle, Logan, Alexandra, Brooklyn and Nash – to be joining our Mercer Family."
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