Jamie Pollard
Jamie Pollard
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We're looking to make Cyclone basketball the center of the state, the Midwest and the NCAA.
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We need basketball to be a marquee program. We need to get the right person for Iowa State, and that is not just about money.
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We're making a change in the leadership of the men's basketball program effective immediately.
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We're extremely disappointed that our institution has been cast in a negative light as a result of our men's basketball scheduling practices the past three years. I honestly believe that Iowa State University did not knowingly do anything wrong as it relates to scheduling these non-conference games.
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Although the events of this week concerning basketball scheduling is not the reason we are making this change, the timing of that situation and the negative national publicity that Iowa State has received as a result ... has contributed to the timing of our decision.
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I wanted an individual who had a sincere passion for being the next Cyclone men's basketball coach. One coach emerged as the clear cut favorite . . . (and that's) Greg McDermott.
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Other than the Anthony Davis piece, I don't think (Iowa State) did anything wrong. But the fact that we're associated with something that certainly has the appearance that is less than desirable ... that's a concern.
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I think that's the most reasonable approach when discussing all our programs.
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It came down to giving a guy from Iowa a chance to prove that his formula works at the big-time level. What's important to me is that we build this overall athletic program the right way.
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We need a coach who can put a product onto the floor that our fans can truly believe in.
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I am honored to have been chosen as the next director of athletics at Iowa State University. Iowa State's athletic program has a rich tradition, a solid foundation and tremendous potential for growth and even greater success. The opportunity to lead the athletic program at this time is very exciting.
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Greg was still in Chicago after interviewing for the Kansas State job. We chatted a few minutes, then I told him that he was the guy to lead us in the future.
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Greg McDermott is a rising star in the profession. He's absolutely committed to bringing Hilton Magic back to this building.
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We look forward to providing our great fans a scoreboard that actually has the score on it.