Mick Cronin
Mar 16, 2006 20:58:21 GMT -5
Post by Class of '83 on Mar 16, 2006 20:58:21 GMT -5
Mick Cronin, Head Coach Murray State
Courtesy: Murray State Media Relations
Release: 10/06/2005
Mick Cronin, recognized as one of the nation’s top assistant coaches prior to becoming the Racers’ 13th head coach, proved in his first season in 2003-2004 that he is one of the bright young head coaches in the business.In his first season, Cronin led the Racers to a 28-6 record, an OVC Tournament championship and a berth in the NCAA Tournament. His 28 wins rank fifth all-time in NCAA history for wins by a first-year head coach.
Last season’s 17-11 mark has made Cronin even more determined to get the Racers back to the NCAA. Cronin arrived in Murray after serving as associate head coach/recruiting coordinator for two seasons at the University of Louisville under head coach Rick Pitino. Prior to his stint with the U of L, Cronin was an assistant to Bob Huggins on the Cincinnati coaching staff for five years and is a noted recruiter and game strategist.
In his first full year with the Cardinals, Cronin helped U of L attract a recruiting class rated among the nation’s top-10, while in his second season, he helped lead the Cardinals to the second round of the 2003 NCAA Tournament. During the Cards’ impressive 25-7 campaign in ‘02-03, they won 17 straight games during one stretch, were ranked as high as No. 2 in the nation and won the CUSA Tournament. An important part of the success was the play of one of Cronin’s key signees, Francisco Garcia, the 2003 C-USA Freshman of the Year and last June, a top draft pick with the NBA’s Sacramento Kings.
Cronin has been recognized as one of the top assistant coaches in the nation by a number of sports publications including: Rated as the top assistant coach in the nation in 2002-03 by Athlon Magazine; Named top assistant in Conference USA in ‘02-’03 by Lindy’s College Basketball; One of the top-5 assistants to watch in 2001-02 by Lindy’s College Basketball; named top recruiting assistant in the nation and top assistant in C-USA by The Sporting News in 2002-03; and was the second-ranked assistant coach in the nation by HoopScoop.
Before being selected by Pitino to be associate head coach at U of L, Cronin began earning his label as one of the top assistants in the nation by playing a key role in the success of the Cincinnati men’s basketball program from 1997-2001.
As the Bearcats’ recruiting coordinator, Cronin helped Cincinnati attract a top-five rated recruiting class in two of his last three seasons and another which was ranked in the top 10. He also signed four players at Cincinnati that went on to be NBA draft picks including Steve Logan (Two-time C-USA Player of the Year), DerMarr Johnson (Parade Magazine National Prep Player of the Year, 2000 C-USA Freshman of the Year), Pete Mickeal (Junior College National Player of the Year), Kenny Satterfield and Jason Maxiell.
During his eight-year tenure (two at U of L, six at UC) every one of Cronin’s recruiting classes has been ranked in the top-10 nationally by one major recruiting service or another. Though only 33, Cronin has already accumulated a wealth of coaching experience.
While completing his undergraduate degree at UC, he served as assistant varsity coach and head junior varsity coach at Cincinnati’s Woodward High. Cronin compiled a sparkling 57-3 record in three seasons as JV coach, while as a varsity aide, he helped the school claim three city championships. helped develop six players who went on to play Division I college basketball, including former Louisville players Eric Johnson and Dion Edward and former Cincinnati guard Damon Flint.
In the spring of 1996, Cronin coached the East team in the Magic Johnson Roundball Classic. He was director of the 1994 Pittsburgh High School Roundball Classic national all-star game. Cronin has coached and served on the selection committee for the Adidas camp and spent four summers on the staff of the Five-Star Teaching Camp.
A native of Cincinnati, Cronin earned all-city honors in basketball at LaSalle High. He led the city in assists and was second in 3-point field goal shooting percentage during the 1989-90 season. A knee injury ended his promising playing career. Mick is the second generation ofthe Cronin family in the coaching ranks. His father, Harold “Hep” Cronin, was a highlysuccessful high school basketball coach in the greater Cincinnati area, compiling over 400 victories. Cronin earned a bachelor’s degree in history at Cincinnati.
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Courtesy: Murray State Media Relations
Release: 10/06/2005
Mick Cronin, recognized as one of the nation’s top assistant coaches prior to becoming the Racers’ 13th head coach, proved in his first season in 2003-2004 that he is one of the bright young head coaches in the business.In his first season, Cronin led the Racers to a 28-6 record, an OVC Tournament championship and a berth in the NCAA Tournament. His 28 wins rank fifth all-time in NCAA history for wins by a first-year head coach.
Last season’s 17-11 mark has made Cronin even more determined to get the Racers back to the NCAA. Cronin arrived in Murray after serving as associate head coach/recruiting coordinator for two seasons at the University of Louisville under head coach Rick Pitino. Prior to his stint with the U of L, Cronin was an assistant to Bob Huggins on the Cincinnati coaching staff for five years and is a noted recruiter and game strategist.
In his first full year with the Cardinals, Cronin helped U of L attract a recruiting class rated among the nation’s top-10, while in his second season, he helped lead the Cardinals to the second round of the 2003 NCAA Tournament. During the Cards’ impressive 25-7 campaign in ‘02-03, they won 17 straight games during one stretch, were ranked as high as No. 2 in the nation and won the CUSA Tournament. An important part of the success was the play of one of Cronin’s key signees, Francisco Garcia, the 2003 C-USA Freshman of the Year and last June, a top draft pick with the NBA’s Sacramento Kings.
Cronin has been recognized as one of the top assistant coaches in the nation by a number of sports publications including: Rated as the top assistant coach in the nation in 2002-03 by Athlon Magazine; Named top assistant in Conference USA in ‘02-’03 by Lindy’s College Basketball; One of the top-5 assistants to watch in 2001-02 by Lindy’s College Basketball; named top recruiting assistant in the nation and top assistant in C-USA by The Sporting News in 2002-03; and was the second-ranked assistant coach in the nation by HoopScoop.
Before being selected by Pitino to be associate head coach at U of L, Cronin began earning his label as one of the top assistants in the nation by playing a key role in the success of the Cincinnati men’s basketball program from 1997-2001.
As the Bearcats’ recruiting coordinator, Cronin helped Cincinnati attract a top-five rated recruiting class in two of his last three seasons and another which was ranked in the top 10. He also signed four players at Cincinnati that went on to be NBA draft picks including Steve Logan (Two-time C-USA Player of the Year), DerMarr Johnson (Parade Magazine National Prep Player of the Year, 2000 C-USA Freshman of the Year), Pete Mickeal (Junior College National Player of the Year), Kenny Satterfield and Jason Maxiell.
During his eight-year tenure (two at U of L, six at UC) every one of Cronin’s recruiting classes has been ranked in the top-10 nationally by one major recruiting service or another. Though only 33, Cronin has already accumulated a wealth of coaching experience.
While completing his undergraduate degree at UC, he served as assistant varsity coach and head junior varsity coach at Cincinnati’s Woodward High. Cronin compiled a sparkling 57-3 record in three seasons as JV coach, while as a varsity aide, he helped the school claim three city championships. helped develop six players who went on to play Division I college basketball, including former Louisville players Eric Johnson and Dion Edward and former Cincinnati guard Damon Flint.
In the spring of 1996, Cronin coached the East team in the Magic Johnson Roundball Classic. He was director of the 1994 Pittsburgh High School Roundball Classic national all-star game. Cronin has coached and served on the selection committee for the Adidas camp and spent four summers on the staff of the Five-Star Teaching Camp.
A native of Cincinnati, Cronin earned all-city honors in basketball at LaSalle High. He led the city in assists and was second in 3-point field goal shooting percentage during the 1989-90 season. A knee injury ended his promising playing career. Mick is the second generation ofthe Cronin family in the coaching ranks. His father, Harold “Hep” Cronin, was a highlysuccessful high school basketball coach in the greater Cincinnati area, compiling over 400 victories. Cronin earned a bachelor’s degree in history at Cincinnati.
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