If you were to ask me what my proudest moment was during my time as Athletic Director at Kent State, I’d tell you there are far too many to mention.
But if you were to ask me what one of my most important moments was, I’d tell you it was the day I hired Coach Gary Waters to lead the men’s basketball program.
When I hired Coach Waters, I wasn’t just hiring a coach who’d have an incredible run during his tenure at Kent State, including the program’s first ever NCAA Tournament win.
I was hiring an individual who’d go on to change the culture of the university, the athletic department, and the entire community.