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Post by Hoops Junkie on May 17, 2020 10:11:48 GMT -5
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Post by Hoops Junkie on May 17, 2020 10:15:56 GMT -5
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Post by Hoops Junkie on May 17, 2020 10:18:04 GMT -5
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Post by Admin on May 17, 2020 11:32:49 GMT -5
detroittitans.com/news/2020/5/16/mens-basketball-titans-mourn-the-loss-of-former-standout-brian-alexander.aspxTitans Mourn The Loss Of Former Standout Brian Alexander DETROIT (5/16/2020) -- The University of Detroit Mercy men's basketball team lost one of its stars from the great teams of the late 90's as Brian Alexander entered eternal rest on Friday, May 15, after suffering a heart attack. Alexander - 44 - suited up for three seasons in the red, white and blue from 1995-1998 and was a three-time All-League defender as well as First Team All-MCC as a senior. "I have so much respect and pride for Brian," said former head coach Perry Watson. "He was a tremendous competitor, defender and rebounder and was most of all, a great teammate. Everyone loved him and he overcame so much. He enjoyed his life and was giving back to young people with his charity organization and I know that we are all shocked to hear this news." Alexander averaged 8.6 points and 6.0 rebounds in his career, while shooting 50.1 percent from the field. His 114 blocks still ranks seventh in school history and was fourth when he graduated. As a senior, he posted 10.1 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.8 blocks, helping the Titans tie a school record with 25 wins and a victory in the NCAA Tournament over the seventh-seeded St. John's Red Storm, 66-64. A native Detroiter, he graduated from Cody High School and played one year at Butler Community College before transferring to Detroit Mercy. Following his collegiate career, he played professionally for five seasons. He would go on to start the Coaches Association of the Brotherhood (C.A.O.T.B.) a non-profit 501c3 organization for charitable and educational purposes addressing its mission through programs and events. He also served as a high school girl's and boy's basketball coach and started the Alexander Colorado Club Program.
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Post by ohiopirate on May 17, 2020 16:32:54 GMT -5
Whoa
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Post by hittmanraider on May 17, 2020 17:01:03 GMT -5
This is shocking. The timing in any other year is weird. But given that athletic departments are trying to cut costs in any fashion that they can, paying a guy who was under contract thru 2026 not to coach, is a weird way to do that. I heard they have a candidate already from a D2 or D3 school in state. Wonder if Amari Davis would want to come back home?
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Post by Big D on May 17, 2020 17:51:32 GMT -5
This is shocking. The timing in any other year is weird. But given that athletic departments are trying to cut costs in any fashion that they can, paying a guy who was under contract thru 2026 not to coach, is a weird way to do that. I heard they have a candidate already from a D2 or D3 school in state. Wonder if Amari Davis would want to come back home? You have to think he would be welcome here with open arms |
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Post by wsuraider09 on May 17, 2020 18:56:44 GMT -5
This is shocking. The timing in any other year is weird. But given that athletic departments are trying to cut costs in any fashion that they can, paying a guy who was under contract thru 2026 not to coach, is a weird way to do that. I heard they have a candidate already from a D2 or D3 school in state. Wonder if Amari Davis would want to come back home? You have to think he would be welcome here with open arms Well there's an interesting idea. They already had two transfers in Manny Petterson and Hunter Crist. Wonder what else this could lead to transfer-wise. |
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Post by Admin on May 17, 2020 22:19:59 GMT -5
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Post by willgrahamsbanked3 on May 20, 2020 12:03:22 GMT -5
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Post by Big D on May 20, 2020 14:11:49 GMT -5
I wonder if his opinion will change if they hire a D3 coach and the rest of his teammates bail ship.
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Post by Sixth Man on May 22, 2020 16:34:13 GMT -5
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Post by Sixth Man on May 22, 2020 16:34:37 GMT -5
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Post by Sixth Man on May 27, 2020 17:51:18 GMT -5
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Post by Raider4Life on May 28, 2020 21:46:38 GMT -5
Youngstown State University announced today that there will be significant operational budget cuts and the elimination of 22 coaching and administrative positions in Intercollegiate Athletics, resulting in an overall expense reduction of nearly $2 million.
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