Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Cuonzo Martin hired at Missouri State

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 2
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous 1 2 template Next
  • #1

    Cuonzo Martin hired at Missouri State

    BY NORM SANDERS

    News-Democrat



    Lincoln High graduate Cuonzo Martin from East St. Louis was hired Wednesday as the new men's basketball coach at Missouri State University.

    Martin, 36, was a Purdue University assistant for the past eight seasons and spent last season as the Boilermakers' associate head coach.
    He replaces former Missouri State coach Barry Hinson, who was fired March 9 after nine seasons with the Bears.

    Martin helped lead Lincoln to the final two of its three straight state championships from 1987-89. After a year at prep school, he starred at Purdue from 1991 to 1995 and ranks 11th on the Boilermakers' all-time scoring list with 1,666 points.

    Martin averaged 18.4 points as a senior, finishing his college career with 179 3-pointers.

    http://www.bnd.com/breaking_news/story/291214.html

    FWIW, Former HC Barry Hinson is in the running for the vacancy here @ WIU.

    Tags: None
  • #2
    Great move by Missouri State, IMO. Cuonzo's a good coach and recruiter...if he can work some old connections into a St. Louis metro recruiting base he'll be in great shape in no time.
    "It would have been difficult for us to discuss it with his dick in my mouth, so evidently I don't know him that well."

    Comment

    • #3
      I like it. Good hire.

      Comment

      • #4
        Proud of the young man - I hope he does well
        Turning the other cheek is better than burying the other body.

        Official Sport Lounge Sponsor of Rhode Island - Quincy Jones - Yadier Molina who knows no fear.
        God is stronger and the problem knows it.

        2017 BOTB bracket

        Comment

        • #5
          Good get.

          Comment

          • #6
            Originally posted by Jack Daniels View Post
            BY NORM SANDERS

            News-Democrat



            Lincoln High graduate Cuonzo Martin from East St. Louis was hired Wednesday as the new men's basketball coach at Missouri State University.

            Martin, 36, was a Purdue University assistant for the past eight seasons and spent last season as the Boilermakers' associate head coach.
            He replaces former Missouri State coach Barry Hinson, who was fired March 9 after nine seasons with the Bears.

            Martin helped lead Lincoln to the final two of its three straight state championships from 1987-89. After a year at prep school, he starred at Purdue from 1991 to 1995 and ranks 11th on the Boilermakers' all-time scoring list with 1,666 points.

            Martin averaged 18.4 points as a senior, finishing his college career with 179 3-pointers.

            http://www.bnd.com/breaking_news/story/291214.html

            FWIW, Former HC Barry Hinson is in the running for the vacancy here @ WIU.

            Interesting.....my senior year at McCluer North in 1988, he and Notre Dame/NBA alum and Lincoln teammate LaPhonso Ellis were the best players in the metro area......those old Lincoln Tiger teams in that era were pretty dominant along with Vashon......
            TP sponsor of Everton FC, Colorado Rapids, #5 Barrett Jackman, #2 Luke Schenn, #85 Greg Jennings, #25 Jim Thome, #19 Carl Gettis, #16 Greg Biffle, #31 Mark Hamilton, and the Wisconsin Badgers

            Comment

            • #7
              I'm happy with the hire. Maybe now MSU can get some real players instead of the country bumpkins that live in this area.
              “I’ve always stated, ‘I’m a Missouri Tiger,’” Anderson said March 13 after Arkansas fired John Pelphrey, adding, “I’m excited about what’s taking place here.”

              Asked then if he would talk to his players about the situation, he said, “They know me, and that’s where the trust comes in.

              Comment

              • #8
                Nice hire for Da Bears.

                Comment

                • #9
                  That is a good hire.

                  I had a brainfart when I first read the headline. I was thinking he went to Central Missouri State. I was tripping and started thinking of SMS instad of the current Mo. State.
                  Make America Great For Once.

                  Comment

                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Bleacher Creature View Post
                    That is a good hire.

                    I had a brainfart when I first read the headline. I was thinking he went to Central Missouri State. I was tripping and started thinking of SMS instad of the current Mo. State.
                    Bob Sundvold?

                    TP sponsor of Everton FC, Colorado Rapids, #5 Barrett Jackman, #2 Luke Schenn, #85 Greg Jennings, #25 Jim Thome, #19 Carl Gettis, #16 Greg Biffle, #31 Mark Hamilton, and the Wisconsin Badgers

                    Comment

                    • #11
                      I liked him when he played at Purdue.

                      Comment

                      • #12
                        Good hire. I always liked Cuonzo.

                        Mizzou is my #1 team but in basketball I root for Missouri State and SLU too.
                        Go Cards ...12 in 13.


                        Comment

                        • #13
                          One of my favorite college players ever, and it's only half because of the name.
                          Official Lounge Sponsor:
                          Tom Brady, Brandon Spikes and the NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
                          The 29 Time Beanpot Champion Boston University Terriers
                          Clay Buchholz, Dustin Pedroia, Aaron Curry

                          Comment

                          • #14
                            Great hire. Had hoped he would have gotten the SLU job, but I guess Biondi wanted a big name for the new arena.

                            jj twiggs - A great family restaurant

                            Dear God, KBF here. I'd just like to say thanks, once again, for allowing Dusty Baker and I to live during the same time period. Every time I think he's given me his last gift -- overpitching Prior in the playoffs, getting cocky in Game 6 vs. the Angels, blowing another game for the Cubs -- he does something stupid like pitching to Albert Pujols. Thy will be done, baby!!!!!

                            Comment

                            • #15
                              Last time I checked, ex-Bears coach Barry Hinson was looking at going to Mercer.

                              Mercer?
                              “I’ve always stated, ‘I’m a Missouri Tiger,’” Anderson said March 13 after Arkansas fired John Pelphrey, adding, “I’m excited about what’s taking place here.”

                              Asked then if he would talk to his players about the situation, he said, “They know me, and that’s where the trust comes in.

                              Comment

                              Previous 1 2 template Next
                              Working...
                              X