BUFFALO, NY – Jim Whitesell, the University at Buffalo's associate head coach for the last four seasons, has been named the 14th head men's basketball coach in school history, athletic director Mark Alnutt announced on Saturday afternoon.
"After conducting a national search and talking with some of the brightest college basketball minds across the country, it was clear to us that the best candidate for this position was right here in Buffalo," said Alnutt. "Jim's basketball IQ is unmatched and his professionalism and care for our student-athletes is second to none. Beginning with his recruitment of CJ Massinburg and others, Jim's vital involvement in player development and game-planning was a huge part of the success of our basketball program over the last four years.