Maroon87
03-22-2007, 02:45 PM
Here comes a ton of contract extensions...
Updated: March 22, 2007, 3:36 PM ET
By Andy Katz
ESPN.com
Tubby Smith will leave Kentucky to take over the head coaching job at Minnesota, multiple sources told ESPN.com's Andy Katz.
Smith had four years remaining on his Kentucky contract.
Smith has met with Kentucky players and Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart. Smith is expected to fly to Minnesota later Thursday afternoon.
Smith called former Minnesota coach Dan Monson early Thursday and told him he was accepting the job. Minnesota is expected to pay Smith $1.8 million per year.
Updated: March 22, 2007, 3:36 PM ET
By Andy Katz
ESPN.com
Tubby Smith will leave Kentucky to take over the head coaching job at Minnesota, multiple sources told ESPN.com's Andy Katz.
Smith had four years remaining on his Kentucky contract.
Smith has met with Kentucky players and Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart. Smith is expected to fly to Minnesota later Thursday afternoon.
Smith called former Minnesota coach Dan Monson early Thursday and told him he was accepting the job. Minnesota is expected to pay Smith $1.8 million per year.