University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
National Media and More Excited About UNC Asheville Hire of Mike Morrell
04.12.2018 | Men's Basketball
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The hiring of Mike Morrell as UNC Asheville men's basketball head coach has been greeted with high praise from national media, college administrators and Bulldog fans.
Obviously, Morrell is excited and ready to hit the ground running as well.
Check out some of the high praise and thoughts below on the hiring of Morrell.
Maria Taylor of ESPN
UMBC Athletics Director Tim Hall
VCU Athletics Director Ed McLaughlin
Sports Editor at Citizen Tribune Matt Daniels
UNC Asheville Graduate Kyle Noel
Myron Medcalf of ESPN
UNC Asheville Women's Basketball Head Coach Brenda Mock Kirkpatrick
Dayton Director of Development Josh Postorino
Jason King of Bleacher Report
Texas Basketball Head Coach Shaka Smart
Brian Hamilton of The Fieldhouse
Lees-McRae Head Men's Basketball Coach Steve Hardin
Big South Conference
William Wilkerson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Kevin Flaherty of 247Sports
Isaiah Taylor of the Atlanta Hawks
UNC Asheville Graduate Jeff Cox
What They Are Saying About UNC Asheville Head Coach Mike Morrell
"I have known Mike for 15 years and I couldn't be more excited for him right now, and UNC Asheville has hired not only a great coach but a great person. He will excel in an area he knows all too well and he will help them build on an already great basketball tradition in Asheville." – LSU Head Coach Will Wade
"I'm extremely happy for Mike. He is driven, diligent and tremendously hard working. He does a phenomenal job connecting with student-athletes, parents, recruits and supporters. UNC Asheville is getting a terrific head coach!" – Texas Head Coach Shaka Smart
"I know it is highly unusual to give a quote about a coach that just was appointed to a head coaching position within the same league, but my strong relationship and admiration for Morrell blows up that boundary. Janet R. Cone, the UNC Asheville basketball program, the university and the city all just hit a grand slam when they made the choice to hire Mike Morrell. In 2010-11, we hired Mike on our staff at CSU. Shaka smartly hired him after a year, but Mike's recruiting and coaching contributions laid the foundation for our two Big South championships. Mike is an amazing coach, recruiter and leader, but what I love most about Mike is his strong character. His loyalty, integrity and professionalism are elite. I am excited to watch Mike continue to grow in his new role as the head basketball coach at UNC Asheville." – Charleston Southern Head Coach Barclay Radebaugh
"Coach Mike Morrell is a wonderful institutional fit for UNC Asheville. That goes for the basketball program, but also for the overall athletics program Janet Cone stewards and for the athletic leadership as well. Mike enjoyed the type of undergraduate experience UNC Asheville offers, and he's respectful and appreciative of the role intercollegiate athletics plays on that campus. He will be a giving and energetic collaborator across the university and community. His work ethic, high standards for excellence and competitiveness will blend perfectly to provide the ultimate experience for his student-athletes." – Texas Women's Athletics Director/Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Services Chris Plonsky
"I have known Mike Morrell nearly my entire life. He is hard-working, passionate and determined to win and win the right way. Mike has long been a student of the game and has always been a man of high character. UNC Asheville is getting an outstanding basketball coach, and an even better person." - Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten
To learn much more about Coach Morrell, please visit HERE.
Obviously, Morrell is excited and ready to hit the ground running as well.
Check out some of the high praise and thoughts below on the hiring of Morrell.
Maria Taylor of ESPN
UMBC Athletics Director Tim Hall
VCU Athletics Director Ed McLaughlin
Sports Editor at Citizen Tribune Matt Daniels
UNC Asheville Graduate Kyle Noel
Myron Medcalf of ESPN
UNC Asheville Women's Basketball Head Coach Brenda Mock Kirkpatrick
Dayton Director of Development Josh Postorino
Jason King of Bleacher Report
Texas Basketball Head Coach Shaka Smart
Brian Hamilton of The Fieldhouse
Lees-McRae Head Men's Basketball Coach Steve Hardin
Big South Conference
William Wilkerson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Kevin Flaherty of 247Sports
Isaiah Taylor of the Atlanta Hawks
UNC Asheville Graduate Jeff Cox
What They Are Saying About UNC Asheville Head Coach Mike Morrell
"I have known Mike for 15 years and I couldn't be more excited for him right now, and UNC Asheville has hired not only a great coach but a great person. He will excel in an area he knows all too well and he will help them build on an already great basketball tradition in Asheville." – LSU Head Coach Will Wade
"I'm extremely happy for Mike. He is driven, diligent and tremendously hard working. He does a phenomenal job connecting with student-athletes, parents, recruits and supporters. UNC Asheville is getting a terrific head coach!" – Texas Head Coach Shaka Smart
"I know it is highly unusual to give a quote about a coach that just was appointed to a head coaching position within the same league, but my strong relationship and admiration for Morrell blows up that boundary. Janet R. Cone, the UNC Asheville basketball program, the university and the city all just hit a grand slam when they made the choice to hire Mike Morrell. In 2010-11, we hired Mike on our staff at CSU. Shaka smartly hired him after a year, but Mike's recruiting and coaching contributions laid the foundation for our two Big South championships. Mike is an amazing coach, recruiter and leader, but what I love most about Mike is his strong character. His loyalty, integrity and professionalism are elite. I am excited to watch Mike continue to grow in his new role as the head basketball coach at UNC Asheville." – Charleston Southern Head Coach Barclay Radebaugh
"Coach Mike Morrell is a wonderful institutional fit for UNC Asheville. That goes for the basketball program, but also for the overall athletics program Janet Cone stewards and for the athletic leadership as well. Mike enjoyed the type of undergraduate experience UNC Asheville offers, and he's respectful and appreciative of the role intercollegiate athletics plays on that campus. He will be a giving and energetic collaborator across the university and community. His work ethic, high standards for excellence and competitiveness will blend perfectly to provide the ultimate experience for his student-athletes." – Texas Women's Athletics Director/Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director for External Services Chris Plonsky
"I have known Mike Morrell nearly my entire life. He is hard-working, passionate and determined to win and win the right way. Mike has long been a student of the game and has always been a man of high character. UNC Asheville is getting an outstanding basketball coach, and an even better person." - Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten
To learn much more about Coach Morrell, please visit HERE.
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