Ex-Ducks trainer Kent to manage at WSU
Former Oregon teacher Ernie Kent is headed to Washington State.
"I'm very thrilled to be back into coaching, and it's a remarkable chance," Kent claimed.
Kent authorized a five-year rollover bargain, the school announced. It did not offer monetary terms.
A news conference is set for Wednesday.
Kent, 59, coached the Ducks from 1997 to 2010 and visited the NCAA event five times, consisting of Elite Eight looks in 2002 and 2009.
Washington State athletic director Bill Moos was the ADVERTISEMENT at Oregon while Kent was the trainer.
"I am excited that Ernie will be the leader of our men's basketball program," Moos shared. "I have seen firsthand his several skills. He has actually verified that he could win champions in our meeting. Together we viewed remarkable success at his college and I have every need to anticipate to view the very same at mine.".
Kent was discharged in 2010 after two straight seasons in Eugene without a postseason look. The Ducks were 8-23 in 2009 and 16-16 in 2010. He functioned as an analyst for the Pac-12 network this previous year.
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"I'm looking forward to supplying the kind of enthusiasm and management to help possible student-athletes recognize how unique WSU is," Kent stated in a declaration released by the school. "Getting back into mentoring for me has implied locating the ideal program that matches up with my interest, my vision, my beliefs and my dedication; and I really feel Washington State College fits all that requirements for me.".
Kent has actually gone 325-254 (.561) as a head train, featuring his period at Oregon and a six-year stretch at Saint Mary's.
Washington State talked with Boise State's Leon Rice however Rice determined to remain at Boise State.
