intrepid

I think you can take some solace in knowing that the guys that finished off this NIT run, did so knowing that Ross Hodge is about to be their head coach. They played pretty inspired basketball. I think UNT basketball is in good hands.

Deal was done a week ago. Everyone on both sides knew. Players knew. Hodge is staying. A handful of staff will leave with McCasland but at least as many will stay and work for Hodge. Announcement was supposed to be embargoed to media until after UNT's run ended. A handful of overeager local media folks weren't able to maintain the expected level of professionalism. It was handled as well as possible given the circumstances.

The McCasland deal has been in place for a week. Hodge is going to be the next HC at UNT. That's been known to everyone. Players knew. Local media knew. Unfortunately a small handful of media folks couldn't maintain a sufficient amount of professionalism to let things play out. It was handled as well as could be handled. McCasland is going to bring a couple of staff members to Tech but some will stay to continue on with Hodge.