EDMOND — Bob Hoffman’s new boss began his introductory press conference by ticking off the highlights on his basketball resume.
Played for an undefeated state championship team at Putnam City High. Ranked among the top scorers in the history of Oklahoma Baptist University. Got his first coaching job at Piedmont High. Won an NAIA national title as head coach of the Southern Nazarene women. Coached at all sorts of places, including Oklahoma as an assistant with Kelvin Sampson. Spent the past 11 seasons at Mercer.
“But,” Central Oklahoma president Patti Neuhold-Ravikumar said, “I think most of us remember Bob’s handiwork in Mercer’s 2014 NCAA Tournament win over Duke.