Basketball
Danny Picard
This year's NCAA basketball offseason has included quite the coaching carousel, but UMass Athletic Director John McCutcheon has made sure his man isn't going anywhere.
McCutcheon announced tonight that UMass men's basketball coach Travis Ford has signed a five-year contract extension that will expire at the end of the 2004-05 season.
"We are thrilled that Travis has made a commitment to UMass basketball," McCutcheon said at the team's banquet this evening. "This past season was very exciting for out university and out fans. Travis has brought Minuteman basketball back to national recognition with his solid leadership. This extension shows that we are pleased with where UMass basketball is headed under Travis' guidance."
UMass is coming off its best season since it went to the Final Four in 1995-96. Ford les the Minutemen to a 24-9 record in 2006-07, becoming the Atlantic 10 Regular Season Co-Conference Champion with Xavier.
"My family and I have been welcomed with open arms by the University and New England communities," Ford said. "I love UMass and my family does as well. I am excited to know that UMass is committed to building the men's basketball program back to one of the best in the East and that I will have the chance to be at the helm for many years to come."
Ford signed a five-year deal when he came to UMass prior to the 2005-06 season. He had three years left on his contract prior to the extension announced tonight.
Danny Picard can be reached at dpicard@student.umass.edu.
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