Arizona State basketball coach Randy Bennett is diving into his 'dream job' following health issue
- On Thursday, Arizona State officially introduced Randy Bennett as men's basketball coach nearly six weeks after his originally scheduled date, delayed by a serious health condition that required hospitalization.
- The 63-year-old coach accepted the position as a "dream job" and homecoming to Mesa, Arizona, after 25 years leading Saint Mary's Gaels to 12 NCAA Tournaments.
- Bennett has assembled a 12-player roster through the transfer portal, securing a haul ranked among the top in the Big 12 as he rebuilds the Sun Devils program.
- Athletic director Graham Rossini confirmed the parties are working through "legal red lines" on the contract, while Bennett is now working full days after his 10-day Mayo Clinic stay.
- Competing in the rugged Big 12 presents a difficult challenge, Bennett admitted, noting the program faces a tougher path than the West Coast Conference he led for two decades.
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Arizona State basketball coach Randy Bennett is diving into his 'dream job' following health issue
Randy Bennett had said no to overtures from bigger programs for years, comfortable with his family and his place in the basketball world at Saint Mary’s.
Arizona State basketball coach Randy Bennett diving into his 'dream job' following health issue
Randy Bennett spent 10 days in the hospital after feeling ill shortly after arriving in Phoenix and regaining his strength has taken time. Bennett has since hit his stride, filling out his coaching staff while building a roster through a…
New Arizona State coach Randy Bennett 'catching my stride' after health issue arose in March
Arizona State hired Bennett on March 23, but the 63-year-old coach started feeling ill shortly after his arrival to the Phoenix area. After meeting with the team, Bennett left work early. The next morning a program trainer took him to Mayo Clinic, where he stayed for 10 days.
Seidenberger named Men's Basketball Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Player Personnel at Arizona State
Story Courtesy: Connor Smith, ASU Athletics The initial staff for new Sun Devil Men’s Basketball Head Coach Randy Bennett continues to come together with another addition announced on Wednesday.Drew Seidenberger will be joining the program as Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Player Personnel, as Bennett secured a well-respected conference executive with a diverse background.Seidenberger joins Rick Croy, Joe Rahon, David Patrick, a…
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