By: Morey Hershgordon
Monday morning brought many changes to the Quinnipiac men’s basketball program.
Athletic Director Greg Amodio landed former Villanova University men’s basketball associate head coach Baker Dunleavy as the program’s next head coach. John Pierson first reported the story.
It’s a done deal Baker Dunleavy is @QU_MBB new coach! Expect announcement soon.. #Quinnipiac #Bobcats @SportzEdge @WTNH
— John Pierson (@JPPierson) March 27, 2017
Hours later, more big news surfaced. Reigning MAAC Rookie of the Year Mikey Dixon and classmate Peter Kiss, the team’s top scorers in 2016-17, each asked for their release from Quinnipiac. Dylan Fearon was first to report the story.
I’m told Mikey Dixon & Peter Kiss have each asked for their release from Quinnipiac, per source close to team. Both have 3yrs of eligibility
— Dylan Fearon (@DylanFearon_) March 27, 2017
Shortly after, junior forward Chaise Daniels also requested his release. A Daly Dose of Hoops reported it first.
Hearing that Chaise Daniels has also requested his release at Quinnipiac, and is expected to receive it. Would be third Bobcat to transfer.
— A Daly Dose Of Hoops (@DalyDoseOfHoops) March 27, 2017
Josh Verlin, Owner/Editor of City of Basketball Love, joins Q30 Sports to break down the news. Verlin covers priemere high school and college basketball in the greater Philadelphia area.
