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Siena Names Nevada Smith Next Men's Basketball Coach
Smith brings offensive-minded experience from Marquette, Texas and the NBA G League after helping the Golden Eagles rank among KenPom’s best offenses.
- Marquette University assistant Nevada Smith agreed on Wednesday to become the next head coach at Siena University, replacing Gerry McNamara, who left for Syracuse.
- Siena has historically served as a steppingstone for coaches, with predecessors like Fran McCaffery and Paul Hewitt moving to power conferences after successful stints.
- Before joining the college ranks, Smith spent five seasons as an NBA G League head coach with the Miami Heat-affiliated Sioux Falls Skyforce and Houston Rockets-affiliated Rio Grande Valley Vipers.
- Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said Smith has a 'great, innovative coaching mind,' adding, 'I think it's a great fit' on Wednesday.
- 'I am honored and humbled to be able to lead this program,' Smith said after spending the last few years on Marquette coach Smart's staff.
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LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. — Nevada Smith, the offensive mind behind Marquette Golden Eagles men’s basketball’s modern attack, is poised to take the next step in his coaching career. According to a report from Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, Smith has agreed in principle to become the next head coach of Siena University men’s basketball, replacing Gerry […]
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