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sports1 year ago

"Vanderbilt's New Era: Mark Byington Takes Helm as Head Basketball Coach"

Mark Byington, who led James Madison to success, has been named the head basketball coach at Vanderbilt. Byington's coaching career includes successful stints at James Madison and Georgia Southern, and he is known for turning programs around. Vanderbilt's athletic director and chancellor expressed excitement about Byington's appointment, highlighting his competitiveness and passion for developing players. Byington will be officially introduced at a news conference on Thursday and is eager to elevate Vanderbilt's basketball program to new levels of success.

via Vanderbilt University|
#basketball#coaching#mark-byington
sports1 year ago

"Vanderbilt Taps James Madison's Mark Byington as New Men's Basketball Coach"

Vanderbilt is set to hire James Madison's Mark Byington as its new men's basketball coach after his successful tenure at JMU, where he led the team to its first NCAA Tournament win since 1983. Byington's impressive coaching record and ability to develop a winning program make him a promising choice for Vanderbilt, which is seeking to revitalize its basketball program after parting ways with former coach Jerry Stackhouse.

via The Athletic|
#james-madison#mark-byington#mens-basketball
sports1 year ago

"Vanderbilt Hires James Madison's Mark Byington as New Head Basketball Coach"

Vanderbilt University has named Mark Byington, the head coach of James Madison, as its new head coach for men's basketball. Byington led James Madison to a historic season with a program-record 32 wins and their first NCAA tournament win since 1983. He replaces Jerry Stackhouse and aims to elevate Vanderbilt's basketball program to new levels of success, sharing a vision with the university's leadership for the team to become one of the nation's elite programs.

via ESPN|
#basketball#james-madison#mark-byington
sports1 year ago

"Vanderbilt Basketball's New Head Coach: Mark Byington from James Madison"

Vanderbilt basketball hires James Madison coach Mark Byington as its newest head coach, following an unsuccessful five years under Jerry Stackhouse. Byington, who led James Madison to a 32-4 record and an NCAA Tournament appearance this past season, takes over a program that hasn't made the NCAA Tournament in eight years. He faces the challenge of coaching in an improved SEC, which sent eight teams to the NCAA Tournament this season.

via Rocky Top Insider|
#head-coach#mark-byington#ncaa-tournament
sports1 year ago

"Vanderbilt Snags Mark Byington from James Madison as New Men's Basketball Coach"

Vanderbilt swiftly hires James Madison coach Mark Byington after a successful 32-4 season, marking a quick turnaround following their NCAA Tournament loss. Byington led the Dukes through a transition from the CAA to the Sun Belt and built the program into a mid-major powerhouse, with notable wins including a victory over Wisconsin in the tournament. The coaching carousel continues with Vanderbilt's move, leaving only high-major jobs at Louisville, Oklahoma State, and SMU still available.

via CBS Sports|
#coaching-carousel#james-madison#mark-byington
sports1 year ago

Vanderbilt Basketball Taps James Madison's Mark Byington as New Head Coach

Vanderbilt basketball is set to hire James Madison's Mark Byington as their new head coach, following the departure of Jerry Stackhouse. Byington, who has a successful coaching record at James Madison, will bring his experience as a mid-major head coach and high-major assistant to the Commodores. Vanderbilt hopes that Byington's track record will help revitalize the team after a disappointing season under Stackhouse.

via Tennessean|
#coaching-hire#james-madison#jerry-stackhouse
sports1 year ago

"Vanderbilt University Hires Mark Byington as New Head Basketball Coach"

Vanderbilt University has named Mark Byington, the head coach of James Madison, as its new head coach for men's basketball. Byington led James Madison to a historic season with a program-record 32 wins and the program's first NCAA tournament win since 1983. He replaces Jerry Stackhouse and aims to elevate Vanderbilt's basketball program to new levels of success.

via ESPN.co.uk|
#basketball#james-madison#mark-byington
sports1 year ago

"West Virginia Basketball Coaching Search Nears Decision Amid Fan Support and Hot Board Speculation"

West Virginia University's search for a new men's basketball coach is nearing its conclusion, with a decision expected within the next 48 hours. Leading candidates for the position include Darian DeVries of Drake, Mark Byington of James Madison, and Niko Medved of Colorado State. All three coaches have successful track records, with DeVries boasting a 150-55 record at Drake, Byington leading JMU to a 32-3 season and an NCAA Tournament appearance, and Medved achieving a 25-11 season at Colorado State.

via West Virginia MetroNews|
#coaching-search#darian-devries#mark-byington
sports1 year ago

"Rising James Madison: 2024 NCAA Tournament Viewer's Guide and Bracket Predictions"

James Madison University's men's basketball team, led by coach Mark Byington, secured a spot in the NCAA tournament for the first time in 30 seasons after an impressive 31-3 record and a victory over Michigan State. Byington's coaching journey and the team's diverse roster have contributed to their success, prompting speculation about potential offers from larger programs. However, Byington remains focused on the tournament and is committed to James Madison, where he finds fulfillment and happiness.

via The Washington Post|
#coaching#college-basketball#james-madison-university