Danny Manning to Tulsa

[Mitch McConnell]

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketb ... ources-say

People were wondering when he was going to take a gig. Here's your answer. Of course, Bill Self coached at Tulsa before he went to Illinois. I would think Self lobbied hard for Manning with his Tulsa contacts.

[ponyscott]

Report: Manning to coach Tulsa

Updated Mar 29, 2012 3:25 AM ET



Kansas great Danny Manning has reached an agreement to become the new head basketball coach at Tulsa, CBS Sports reported Wednesday, citing a source.

The 45-year-old has served as an assistant coach at Kansas since 2007 and has been a member of the staff for nine seasons.

As a player, he led Kansas to the 1988 national title, before being selected at No. 1 by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 1988 NBA Draft.

A two-time All-Star, Manning spent 15 seasons in the NBA, averaging 14 points per game.

Manning will replace Doug Wojcik, who was fired earlier this month on the back of Tulsa's 17-14 season.

[hoopmanx]

I'm sorta surprised to be honest. High ceiling, which is dare to be great. Gotta like that. OTOH, they had more established guys interested in the position

[SMUer]

coached by Larry Brown...

[Mitch McConnell]

Larry Brown...

Bad idea

[whitwiki]

Bad idea, or GREAT idea?

[mavsrage311]

Tulsa is an ideal stepping stone school for a quality coach. I think it's a good fit for Danny and the school. I bet he succeeds there

[Kynd Tulsa Phan]

Tulsa is an ideal stepping stone school for a quality coach. I think it's a good fit for Danny and the school. I bet he succeeds there

While I agree 100% about the stepping school thing. Danny has a ton of money and stayed put in Lawrence for 14 years. I dont know if he wants to move around.

Still if the guy gets TU to the dance a few times and gets a better gig I would be thrilled.

I think Tulsa got a great coach. It will be interesting to see if Jordan Clarkson stays