Dear Wolfpack Family,
I am writing to share with you the status
of the search for our new head coach for men’s basketball. There have
been telephone conversations with successful coaches that did not
develop into meetings — sometimes because we did not wish to pursue
those coaches further and sometimes because the coach involved is happy
where he is.
The conversations have been candid. We have not
tried to sugarcoat the challenge of rebuilding our basketball program.
Our absence for 5 consecutive years from the NCAA Tournament was noted
by each coach as evidence that the program is in poor shape and will
require a special effort to rebuild.
Finding a coach with the
fight and fire to do this job has been a challenge. That said, we will
find an excellent college coach who shares the vision of what State
Basketball can become and is up for the challenge.
I realize
there are multiple rumors surfacing about the nature of the search on
websites and in newspapers. Once our new coach is hired, I will be in a
position to bring perspective to a number of those rumors. But, right
now, we need to remain focused on finding a talented collegiate coach
who is a fighter, full of confidence and appreciation for the
opportunity to lead our basketball program back to national prominence.
That will happen in spite of those who believe this cannot occur.
Wolfpack Basketball is destined for a revival. We will accept no less.
Please keep the faith while we continue the search. Your emails and text
messages of support have meant everything to me. I am blessed to be
your AD.
<span style="font-weight: bold;">In the Spirit of the Pack,</span>
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Debbie</span>
