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Green Bay set to hire Ryan

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The UW-Green Bay Phoenix is negotiating with Will Ryan to become the schools next men’s head basketball coach.  The Wheeling University coach would replace Linc Darner, who was let go in May with six years left on his contract.

The University reportedly has offered Ryan two deals, a four year deal at $200,000 per season and a six year deal at $175,000 a year.

Ryan is the oldest son of former Wisconsin coach and College Basketball Hall of Famer Bo Ryan.  He would become the eighth coach in Green Bay history.

The 41-year-old Ryan played collegiately at UW-Platteville and UW-Milwaukee for his father and started his coaching career as a volunteer assistant at Wisconsin.

 

Darner to receive a healthy settlement from Green Bay

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Former UW-Green Bay men’s basketball coach Linc Darner will receive a healthy settlement after his departure from the program earlier this month.

According to a Green Bay Press Gazette story written by Scott Venci, Darner is guaranteed at least $720,000 as part of the settlement agreement he made with the school.

According to the report, Darner was paid $120,000 on May 21 and is set to receive $120,000 on the first business day in January.  He is also set to receive monthly payments of $20,000 from May 1, 2021, through April 1, 2023.

In addition, if Darner has not landed a head coaching or assistant job before that time, he will receive an additional $20,000 per month beginning May, 1, 2023, and going through April 1, 2024. [Read more…]

Darner leaving Green Bay men’s basketball (update)

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University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander confirmed today (Monday) that the University and men’s basketball coach Linc Darner have decided to part ways.

In a statement issued to the media this morning, no reason was given for Darner’s dismissal and the school is offering no further comment at this time.

Green Bay Athletics Director Charles Guthrie said a national search for a new head coach will begin immediately.

Darner was initially hired by former Athletic Director Mary Ellen Gillespie.  Gillespie put language in Darner’s contract which allowed for very sustainable extensions to be reached.  Darner could get a year added to his contract for finishing fourth or better in the Horizon League standings.  He also had built in protections that allowed for potential extensions in the event of changes in upper level leadership at the University. [Read more…]

UW-Green Bay fired men’s basketball coach Linc Darner

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The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is looking for a new head men’s basketball coach after firing Linc Darner over the weekend.

The Phoenix finished third in the Horizon League this past season and reached the semifinals of the Horizon League Tournament.  Green Bay is 92-80 in five seasons under Darner, making the NCAA tournament in his first season in 2016.

It’s unclear why Darner was fired or exactly when the decision was made, but it comes with six years left on his contract with a base salary of $230,000 per season.

If Green Bay has to pay Darner all six remaining years of the contract, the school would owe him more than a million dollars.  If he was actually fired because he violated NCAA rules, the school could get out [Read more…]

Green Bay opens play in 2019 CollegeInsider.com Tournament

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The Green Bay Phoenix are making their sixth postseason appearance in the last seven seasons.  They’re taking on East Tennessee State on Wednesday night in the opening round of the 2019 CollegeInsider.com postseason tournament.

This is the third time in four seasons that the Phoenix will appear in the postseason under coach Linc Darner.  He led the Phoenix to the NCAA Tournament in his first season and the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) in 2016-17.

Green Bay last played in the Horizon League Tournament, being knocked out in the semifinals by league champion Wright State.

Tipoff tonight is set for 6 p.m. CT inside Freedom Hall.

Green Bay announces contract extension for Linc Darner

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The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has extended the contract of men’s basketball coach Linc Darner two years through the 2021-22 season.

Darner just completed his first season in Green Bay, leading the Phoenix to a Horizon League Tournament Championship and a trip to the NCAA Tournament.

Green Bay, which finished 23-13 overall, won four games in four days at the Horizon League Tournament in Detroit.  The fourth-seeded Phoenix knocked off Cleveland State, Milwaukee, top-seeded Valparaiso and Wright State on its way to its first conference tournament title since 1996. [Read more…]

Phoenix collapse in NCAA tournament loss to Texas A & M

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Linc DarnerGreen Bay Phoenix coach Linc Darner (pictured) said if his team could weather the first eight minutes of their NCAA Tournament game against Texas A & M, they’d be in good shape.

The Phoenix actually held their own for the first 10 to 12 minutes, but the Aggies took over from there and were never challenged, pulling out a 92-65 victory over the Phoenix in Oklahoma City.

Green Bay’s leading scorer, 6’1 senior guard Carrington Love, came into the game averaging 17 points a game on the season.  Love was held to a season low three points. [Read more…]

Green Bay Phoenix to open with Texas A & M in NCAA’s (AUDIO)

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Phoenix players celebrate their NCAA draw against Texas A & M.

Phoenix players celebrate their NCAA draw against Texas A & M.

The Green Bay Phoenix are headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 20 years.

The Phoenix (23-12, 11-7 Horizon League) captured the Horizon League tournament title by knocking off regular season champion Valparaiso in the semifinals, followed by a victory over Wright State in the title game.

Green Bay has won eight of their last nine games and was handed the 14-seed in the West Region and will open up against third-seed Texas A & M in Oklahoma City on Friday night (6:20 on TBS).

“I thought for sure we’d be a 15,” coach Linc Darner said.  “That’s kind of what I was thinking we were going to be today, so I’m a little bit surprised.  But we’re happy.” [Read more…]

Green Bay captures Horizon League men’s title

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Green Bay Phoenix logo 2The Green Bay Phoenix earned their first Horizon League Tournament Championship in 20 years with a
78-69 win over Wright State in the Championship game of the 2016 Horizon League men’s basketball tournament on Tuesday night at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.

Jordan Fouse led the Phoenix with 16 points on the way to being named the Tournament MVP.  Teammates Carrington Love and Charles Cooper joined Fouse on the All-Tournament team, along with Wright State’s JT Yoho and Valparaiso junior guard Alec Peters. [Read more…]

Horizon League Roundup (AUDIO)

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Alec Peters scored 25 points and grabbed 15 rebounds while Shane Hammink hit the game winning three-pointer with 2.2-seconds left to give Valparaiso a 70-68 win over Green Bay on Sunday, ending the Phoenix’ 4-game winning streak.

Valparaiso snapped a two-game losing streak against the Phoenix in Green Bay.

Khalil Small had 14 points to lead five Phoenix players in double figures.

Green Bay (19-12, 11-7) will face Cleveland State in the first round of the Horizon League Tournament at 11 [Read more…]