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Josh Schertz has been hired as the new coach for Saint Louis after leading Indiana State to a successful season, including the NIT championship game. Schertz replaces Travis Ford, who was fired three weeks ago. The 48-year-old coach previously achieved success at Lincoln Memorial University before joining Indiana State in 2021. Saint Louis aims to revitalize its basketball program under Schertz's leadership.
Josh Schertz has been named the new men's basketball coach at Saint Louis University, turning down a record contract from Indiana State. Schertz's decision comes after leading Indiana State to the NIT championship game and declining the coaching vacancy at Louisville. His success at Indiana State, including a 32-win season and a national ranking, has made him a highly sought-after coach. Saint Louis hopes Schertz can revitalize their program, while Indiana State now faces the task of finding a new head coach and potentially retaining players who may follow Schertz to his new team.
The Louisville basketball coaching search appears to be leaning towards Josh Schertz, but complications arise due to his current coaching position and potential commitments elsewhere. If Schertz declines, the top candidates are Pat Kelsey and Richard Pitino. Other names considered include Shaheen Holloway, Amir Abdur-Rahim, and Niko Medved, while Marquette's Shaka Smart has been ruled out. The situation remains fluid, with the possibility of a surprise hire.
Indiana State's men's basketball team has achieved its first AP Top 25 ranking since 1979, currently sitting at No. 23. The team's success is attributed to a balanced scoring lineup, a strong offense, and the leadership of coach Josh Schertz. With a nine-game winning streak and a 22-3 record, the Sycamores are eyeing their first NCAA tournament berth since 2011. In other college basketball news, UConn and Purdue maintain the top two spots in the AP Top 25, while there have been notable shifts in rankings for other teams.