St. Bonaventure AD Resigns Amid NIT Controversy
St. Bonaventure athletic director Joe Manhertz abruptly resigned amidst controversy over the men's basketball program opting out of the NIT without initially informing players and fans. The university provided no details behind his departure, and the school president accepted his resignation. Manhertz had been with the university for over two years and was previously an associate athletic director at Duke. His resignation came after questions arose regarding the team's decision to forgo NIT consideration, citing travel logistics, injuries, and potential player transfers as reasons for the choice.