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 New WCU head men's basketball coach Larry Hunter meets with Kyle Greathouse (front) and David Berghoefer (back) during his press conference Friday. |
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May. 2, 2005
Cullowhee, N.C. - If you were not able to follow up on all the media coverage surrounding Western Carolina's hiring of Larry Hunter as its new head men's basketball coach, we have complied a list of what other collegiate coaches and television analyst had to say about Coach Hunter, as well as links to various news outlets.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT Larry Hunter
"Western Carolina has made an impressive hire in Larry Hunter. He brings a depth of coaching knowledge and experience to their program. He believes in his system and has been successful with it throughout his entire career. Larry is a great fit for Western Carolina and I am confident he will do an outstanding job." - Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University Head Men's Basketball Coach
"I have watched Larry Hunter's teams play a lot over the years and have always been impressed with how he has taught the game at both ends of the floor. Ge will do an excellent job at Western Carolina." - Bob Knight, Texas Tech University Head Men's Basketball Coach
"Larry Hunter is a winner. His experience working in the ACC and with Herb Sendek will play a big role in his success at Western Carolina. Larry brings a wealth of basketball knowledge. He has an incredible ability to really breakdown a game. He understands the X's and O's and makes the necessary adjustments that usually leads you to the winners circle." - Dick Vitale, ESPN Analyst
"Coach Hunter has had a great desire to become a head coach once again, so we are delighted that he has this opportunity. We certainly thank him for his contributions to the N.C. State program and wish him continued success." - Herb Sendek, North Carolina State Head Men's Basketball Coach
"Larry Hunter is terrific. I've known Larry and his reputation in basketball for a long time. He is a technically skilled basketball coach. He really understands the game and will be a perfect fit for Western Carolina." - Jay Bilas, ESPN Analyst
"Larry Hunter was without a doubt the top assistant coach in the ACC and is a proven head coach. His offensive philosophy helped turn North Carolina State around. He knows the `Princeton' offense as well as anybody and he does a great job with it. He will implement an offense at Western Carolina that will be hard to defend." - Bobby Cremmins, former Georgia Tech head men's basketball coach and Television Analyst
The following are selected newspaper articles and an audio interview with Coach Hunter surrounding his arrival at Western:
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: WCU Players Like New Coach
From the Asheville Citizen-Times: Hunter Looks to be Good Catch for Catamounts
From the Raleigh News & Observer: Hunter Rreaches His Goal: Head Coach
From the Associated Press, reprinted by SportsIllustrated.cnn.com: Hunter Named WCU Head Coach
Audio interview by Adam Gold from 850 AM "The Buzz" in Raleigh
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