Chaney will remain coach at Temple
John Chaney will return to coach Temple for another season, ending speculation about the Hall of Famer’s future after a tumultuous conclusion to the season.
Chaney was suspended for five games last month for ordering rough play by one of his players, who broke an opponent’s arm.
“This is just a reaffirmation of an agreement between Temple and John Chaney,” A.D. Bill Bradshaw told the Associated Press in a phone interview Monday. “There really wasn’t anything different about this at all. There wasn’t an earthshaking event or meeting.”
Chaney has a 724-297 career record. Among active coaches, only Bob Knight, Eddie Sutton and Lute Olson have more victories.
Sumpter out for rest of tourney
Villanova forward Curtis Sumpter will miss the rest of the NCAA Tournament after an MRI exam Monday revealed he has a torn ligament in his left knee.
Sumpter was hurt in Villanova’s second-round win over Florida on Sunday, leaving the game after 12 minutes after scoring eight points and twice tumbling to the court and clutching his left knee.
Sumpter, the team’s second-leading scorer, didn’t play again, instead cheering his teammates on from the bench.
Durham retires after 45 years
Jacksonville’s Hugh Durham retired, saying it was time to end a 45-year coaching career in which he took two schools to the Final Four.
The 67-year-old coach steps down with one year left on his contract, which the school will honor.
“You’ve got to do what’s best for the program,” Durham said. “And in this case, it’s time to step down right now. You ask kids to do what’s best, you’ve got to do the same.”
Durham finishes with 633 victories, 25th in college basketball history. Among active coaches, the only ones with more wins are Bob Knight, Eddie Sutton, John Chaney, Lute Olson, Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Calhoun and Jim Boeheim.
Durham was 106-119 in eight seasons at Jacksonville, which was 16-13 this season. He also coached at Florida State (1960-78) and Georgia (1978-95).
UCR hires Spencer
David Spencer took over the UC Riverside men’s basketball team, replacing the fired John Masi.
The 55-year-old Spencer has worked as an assistant coach at Hawaii (1987-89), Long Beach State (1992-94) and Nevada (1997-99).