Ed Cooley is staying in Providence.
A source close to the situation told The Journal on Tuesday morning that the Providence College men’s basketball coach, who had been in contact with Michigan regarding that school’s open coaching job, would stay with the Friars. Later Tuesday, the school announced that it had reached a multiyear contract extension with Cooley, who had withdrawn his name from consideration for the Michigan job.
“While it’s very flattering to be considered for other head coaching jobs, after talking with my family I have decided to remain in my hometown of Providence,” Cooley said, according to a news release.