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Bennett turns down raise at Virginia

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Tony Bennett – Photo Courtesy of Matt Riley – UVA Athletics

The University of Virginia announced a one-year contract extension for head men’s basketball coach Tony Bennett today, but the raise that goes with it was turned down by the Cavaliers head coach.

The school says Bennett asked for the money to by used to pay his staff more and for improvements to both his program as well as other Virginia teams.

“Laurel and I are in a great spot, and in the past I’ve had increases in my contract,” Bennett said in a news release.  “We just feel a great peace about where we’re at, all that’s taken place, and how we feel about the athletic department and this community and this school.  I love being at UVA.

“I have more than enough, and if there are ways that this can help out the athletic department, the other programs and coaches, by not tying up so much, that’s my desire.” [Read more…]

Hauser’s reportedly saying “No” to Wisconsin

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The Hauser’s – Photo Courtesy of Marquette Athletics

Former Marquette players Sam and Joey Hauser haven’t made their transfer plans official yet, but the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is citing sources that say the brothers are no longer considering a transfer to Madison to play for the Badgers.

Less than a month ago, it was reported that the Hauser’s were going to transfer to Wisconsin and play for the Badgers.  That has apparently changed.

The Journal Sentinel reported Saturday that Sam Hauser is expected to choose Virginia to play for Tony Bennett and Joey will play for Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans.

Sam Hauser played three seasons at Marquette and will have one season of eligibility remaining.  Joey Hauser has two seasons of eligibility remaining, although he could decide to appeal to regain a season that he lost because of injury. [Read more…]

Virginia claims first National Championship (AUDIO)

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Tony and Dick Bennett embrace after Virginia wins National Title.

After falling to 16-seed Maryland-Baltimore County in the opening round of last years NCAA Tournament, Tony Bennett and his Virginia Cavaliers came full circle, knocking off Texas Tech 85-77 in overtime.

Bennett and his Cavaliers were the laughing-stock of the college basketball world a year ago, but they used it as a lesson and worked even harder, winning the schools first ever championship.

Bennett handled the loss with grace a year ago and he handled the championship win with grace last night.  And he’s more thankful than ever.

“I’m thankful in a way for what happened because it did, it drew me closer, most importantly, to my faith in the Lord, drew me closer to my wife and children, just because you realize what’s unconditional,” Bennett said.  “In those spots when the world’s telling you you’re a failure, you’re a loser, and you’re the [Read more…]

UW posts basketball head coaching position

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Greg Gard

Greg Gard

The University of Wisconsin is officially advertising its opening for the position of men’s basketball coach.  It could be a good sign for interim coach Greg Gard, who has led the Badgers to wins in nine of their last ten games.

The timing of the application process is not good for coaches at other schools who are getting their teams ready for tournaments.  The timing of the posting would indicate that Gard is a strong candidate for the position.

Gard is 11-5 as the interim coach at Wisconsin, taking over after Bo Ryan suddenly retired in mid-December.

Other than Gard, Wisconsin has likely been interested in Virginia coach Tony Bennett.  But Bennett, who is in his seventh season at Virginia, has indicated he plans to stay with the Cavaliers. [Read more…]

Sykes surpasses 2,000 points in Green Bay win

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Keifer Sykes

Keifer Sykes

Keifer Sykes needed 19 points to reach 2,000 for his career.  He scored 21 in the first half and 36 for the game as the Green Bay Phoenix knocked off Illinois-Chicago 72-67 in Horizon League play.

Sykes scored 12 of Green Bay’s final 14 points as he joined Tony Bennett (2,285 pts) as the only two Green Bay players to surpass 2,000 career points.  Sykes now has 2,017 points as he moved into ninth place on the Horizon League’s scoring list and became the first player in league history to tally 2,000 points, 400 rebounds and 400 assists.

Sykes is a finalist for the Bob Cousy award as the best point guard in college basketball.

UIC shot 58.3 percent in the second half and drained four three’s to close the game, finally tying the contest with under three minutes remaining.  But the Flames would never lead.

Green Bay improved to 22-7, 11-4 in the Horizon League with the victory.  They’ll close out their regular season at home on Saturday afternoon, hosting Oakland at 1p.m.  The contest will be Senior Day and honor Sykes, Alfonzo McKinnie, Greg Mays and Josh Humphrey in a pregame ceremony.

Former GB Phoenix big man, debuts in D-League tonight

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Alec Brown

Alec Brown

Former Green Bay Phoenix standout center Alec Brown will make his debut tonight when he suits up for the Bakersfield Jam of the NBA Development League.  The Jam will play host to the Los Angeles D-Fenders.

Brown is a 2014 graduate of UW-Green Bay and was drafted in the second round (50th overall) of the NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns.  He appeared in five games for the Suns during the NBA Summer League before suffering a shoulder injury and underwent surgery. [Read more…]

UWGB’s Brown drafted by Phoenix

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Former University of Wisconsin-Green Bay basketball 7’1 center Alec Brown became the 5th player in school history picked in the NBA Draft.

Alec Brown

Alec Brown

Brown was selected by the Phoenix Suns in the second round (50th overall) on Thursday night.

Brown performed well in the NBA combine last month and worked out for 11 teams in the weeks leading up to the draft, including the Suns.  He shot the best of any of the power forwards or centers and tied for the best day of any player at any position.

Brown follows Tom Anderson (1978), Ron Ripley (1979), Tony Bennett (1992) and Jeff Nordgaard (1996) as other Green Bay players that have been drafted by NBA teams.

 

Bennett gets extension at Virginia

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Former UW-Green Bay standout Tony Bennett signed a new seven-year contract that will keep him on the Virginia sidelines through the

Tony Bennett

Tony Bennett

2020-21 season.

Bennett’s new deal replaces an extension he signed in 2012 that would have taken him through the 2018-19 season.  His salary goes from $1.7 million to $1.942 million.

In five seasons at Virginia, Bennett has compiled a 106-60 record and was named the ACC’s Coach of the Year after leading the Cavaliers to a school record-tying 30 wins.  Virginia also captured the ACC regular-season and tournament titles last season.

Sykes named AP Honorable Mention All-American

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Green Bay Phoenix guard Keifer Sykes was named an Associated Press

Keifer Sykes

Keifer Sykes

Honorable Mention All-American on Monday.  The honor puts Sykes in select company in program history.  Sykes joins Tony Bennett (1992) and Jeff Nordgaard (1996) as the only Phoenix players to earn the distinction and Sykes is the first to do so prior to his senior season.

Sykes is the only player from the Horizon League and also the only player in the state of Wisconsin to be honored by the Associated Press.

Sykes helped Green Bay to a 24-7 record in 2013-14 and a 13-2 mark in Horizon League play to claim the first regular season conference title since 1995-96.  He averaged 20.3 points, 4.9 assists and 4.4 rebounds a game.

In seven games played against NCAA Tournament teams, Sykes averaged 25.6 points and 5.1 assists per game.

Badgers get rematch with Virginia in ACC/Big Ten

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The Wisconsin Badgers will square off for the second straight season against the Virginia Cavaliers in the 2013 ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

Wisconsin faces Virginia on Dec. 4, the second night of the Challenge in Charlottesville.

Tony Bennett’s Cavaliers faced the Badgers last season at the Kohl Center and left with a 60-54 win over Bo Ryan’s team.

The Badgers played in the NCAA Tournament last year, while Virginia reached the quarterfinals of the NIT post season tournament before losing to Iowa 75-64.