{"id":1552,"date":"2023-03-30T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-30T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/?p=1552"},"modified":"2023-03-30T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T17:00:00","slug":"what-theyre-saying-about-mike-rhoades-to-penn-state-lions-assistant-adam-fisher-takes-temple-job-newsstand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.wztzfm.com\/wp\/what-theyre-saying-about-mike-rhoades-to-penn-state-lions-assistant-adam-fisher-takes-temple-job-newsstand\/","title":{"rendered":"What they\u2019re saying about Mike Rhoades to Penn State; Lions assistant Adam Fisher takes Temple job: Newsstand"},"content":{"rendered":"

Penn State news, notes, and updates for March 30 are basketball focused as the Nittany Lions hired a new coach and saw Adam Fisher, who was previously the team\u2019s top assistant, land a head coaching job elsewhere.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to dive into Thursday\u2019s top tweets and headlines about the Nittany Lions and college athletics.<\/p>\n

Penn State tweets of the day<\/h2>\n

We start with Mike Rhoades<\/strong>. The Pennsylvania native and former VCU head coach will be introduced<\/a><\/strong> as the new leader of the Nittany Lions men\u2019s basketball program at 2:30 p.m. ET today. He signed a seven-year contract worth $25.9 million<\/a><\/strong> in guaranteed money with Penn State on Wednesday. Bonuses could raise that number. And, big names in the college basketball world praised the hire. <\/p>\n

\u201cMike Rhoades is one of the finest college basketball coaches in the country,\u201d Marquette head coach Shaka Smart<\/strong> said in a news release. \u201cHis combination of character, relationship building, competitive drive and basketball IQ is second to none in our industry. His teams defend at a high level, play with great passion, and demonstrate genuine relationships.\u201d<\/p>\n

Added former Villanova coach Jay Wright<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

\u201cI have known Mike Rhoades since he was a player at Lebanon Valley College. He\u2019s a Pennsylvania guy and is one of the hardest working, innovative coaches in our business. I have great respect for Mike and know he will be extremely successful at Penn State.\u201d <\/p>\n

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Proven Winner #WeAre<\/a> | @CoachRhoades<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/lddTQqbAju<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Penn State Men\u2019s Basketball (@PennStateMBB) March 29, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n

In other news, former top Penn State men\u2019s basketball assistant Adam Fisher <\/strong>has landed his first job as a head coach. He\u2019s the new leader of the Temple Owls<\/a><\/strong> program, the school announced on Wednesday. <\/p>\n

\u201cAfter spending time with Adam and his wife, Rebecca, and learning more about his extensive connections and relationships in Philadelphia and other areas of the country, I am confident we have found the right person to lead Temple men\u2019s basketball,\u201d Temple University Vice President and Director of Athletics Arthur Johnson said in a news release. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to welcoming Coach Fisher to the Temple Community and returning to the NCAA Tournament under his leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Welcome to Temple @Coach_Afish<\/a>!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Temple Men’s Basketball (@TUMBBHoops) March 29, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/span>\n<\/div>\n

Headlines of the day<\/h2>\n

Ji\u2019Ayir Brown reflects on journey, eager to \u2018keep writing the story\u2019 in NFL<\/a><\/strong>: McGonigal, PennLive<\/p>\n

Penn State open practice highlights<\/a><\/strong>: Carr, BWI<\/p>\n

Penn State\u2019s Offensive Line Making Spring Strides<\/a><\/strong>: Wogenrich, SI<\/p>\n

How much will Mike Rhoades make at Penn State? Salary details, bonuses, buyout number, and more<\/a><\/strong>: Pickel, BWI<\/p>\n

In 2nd year under Manny Diaz, Penn State football\u2019s linebacker corps is off to hot spring ball start<\/a><\/strong>: Engle, Daily Collegian<\/p>\n

Rising Virginia prospect Dyzier Carter raves about first Penn State visit<\/a><\/strong>: Snyder, BWI<\/p>\n

The NCAA\u2019s date on Capitol Hill was a big missed opportunity<\/a><\/strong>: Prisbell, On3<\/p>\n

New Penn State pick on the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine<\/a><\/strong>: Fitz, BWI<\/p>\n

Quote of the day<\/h2>\n

\u201cWe will be bold, different and aggressive moving our program forward. We will play with great energy and excitement while always being relentless in our pursuit of making this basketball family into something special. I can\u2019t wait to get to work.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2014New PSU men\u2019s basketball coach Mike Rhoades in a released statement after he was hired as the new leader of the Lions.<\/strong> <\/p>\n

The post What they\u2019re saying about Mike Rhoades to Penn State; Lions assistant Adam Fisher takes Temple job: Newsstand<\/a> appeared first on On3<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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