Apr 26, 2007, 21:45 GMT
Moon Township, PA - Robert Morris University named Mike Rice the new head men's basketball coach on Thursday.
'We are extremely pleased and excited to welcome Mike and his family to Robert Morris University,' said director of athletics Craig Coleman, MD. 'His pedigree as an assistant coach throughout his career makes him a natural fit for our men's basketball program. Mike is an individual that understands what it takes to make a program successful both on the floor and in the classroom, and we are extremely fortunate to bring him aboard.'
Rice most recently served as an assistant coach with Pittsburgh. He has also spent time as an assistant with his alma mater Fordham (1991-94), Marquette (1994-97), Niagara (1997-98), Chicago State (1998-2001) and Saint Joseph's (2004-06).
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