Bobby Hurley Leaves URI For Buffalo
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Just one year after arriving in Kingston, Rhode Island with younger brother Danny, URI assistant basketball coach Bobby Hurley will be leaving Rhode Island to take over as the new men's basketball coach at the University of Buffalo.
Hurley takes over for Reggie Witherspoon who was fired after 14 seasons at the school. Witherspoon led the Bulls to a (14-20) record this past season including a (7-9) record in the Mid American Conference.
The school made the announcement earlier today. “The appointment of coach Hurley sends a clear statement that the University at Buffalo is committed to bringing big-time college athletics to the western New York community and the state at large,” athletic director Danny White said. “I’m confident after our discussions that he is the right leader to take our program to the next level.”
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTHurley enjoyed a standout career at Duke in the early 90's leading the Blue Devils to three Final Fours. In fact, his Duke connections may have helped him land the job as Buffalo AD Danny White is the son of Duke Athletic Director Kevin White.
This now creates an opening on Dan Hurley's staff at URI. No word yet on who Dan Hurley may have an interest in.
The URI coach released this statement about his brother's decision to go to Buffalo. “I am excited for Bobby and the great opportunity he has ahead of him at the University at Buffalo. The last few years we have coached together have been special and I know he is ready for this next step. Buffalo is getting a great coach and an even better person.”
