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Tennessee sports supervisor Dave Hart pointed out Tuesday that the university is remodeling the agreement of guys's basketball train Cuonzo Martin, which stated Tuesday he plans to continue to be with the Volunteers.
"We are working on adjustments to Cuonzo's existing deal and will certainly launch specifics of those modifications when wrapped up," Hart mentioned in a college declaration.
The university likewise launched a declaration from Martin.
"Tennessee is where I would like to be," the train pointed out. "That has actually never ever altered.".
Martin did speak with Marquette concerning its training job, yet he drew his name from factor to consider. Marquette revealed Tuesday it had hired Duke assistant Steve Wojciechowski to switch out Buzz Williams, which had actually delegated take control Virginia Tech's program.
Martin is 63-41 in 3 seasons at Tennessee, including a 24-13 mark and NCAA regional semifinal look this period. Martin makes $1.35 million per year, which rates him in the bottom fifty percent of Southeastern Meeting teachers.
Martin's contract currently runs through completion of the 2015-16 season. After leading the Vols to a second straight NIT berth in 2013, Martin received a $50,000 raising but really did not acquire an agreement expansion from Hart, who managed Tennessee's sports department after Martin currently had actually been worked with.
Hart indicated his support for Martin in his comments Tuesday.
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"We are proud that Cuonzo Martin will continue to lead our men's basketball program," Hart pointed out. "His three Tennessee groups have actually completed in the top tier of the SEC, and each of those teams went into the month of March in opinion for an NCAA Competition proposal. His 3rd group excelled in the postseason.
"We have higher requirements and expectations for continuing improvement and cause every sporting activity in our program. Having said that, our sturdy surfaces within the conference the past three years, focusing on academics, standing for the college with course and operating within the criteria directed by the College of Tennessee and the NCAA matters substantially. Furthermore, the social society of the men's basketball program has vastly enhanced under Cuonzo's management.".
Martin managed a program under NCAA investigation in 2011 and has actually averaged 21 wins per year, yet he's struggled to escape the shadow of former coach Bruce Pearl, who led the Vols to NCAA competition looks in each of his six years at work.
When Tennessee was struggling previously this period, disgruntled fans began an online petition to revive Pearl, that has actually given that been worked with by Auburn. Tennessee revived its period and gained 8 of nine video games before falling 73-71 to Michigan on Friday in the Midwest Regional semifinals.
In his statement, Martin referred to "some unique challenges" he faced upon taking this task. Yet he additionally showed his support for a follower base that hasn't always warmed up to him.
"I have pointed out sometimes over the past three years that I believe we have the resources and assistance to be the last group standing, and that idea has never ever been stronger," Martin mentioned. "I cherish the unequaled interest of this fan base and feel the duty to make those fans pleased. I also value the dedication that the college and athletic department management have actually shown to this team.".
