The Coaching Career of Alex Irving

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2008 NCAA TOURNAMENT

FINAL FOUR

(2) Louisville 83, (1) Tennessee 81
(2) North Carolina 76, (8) Pittsburgh 69


NCAA Championship
North Carolina 90, Louisville 73

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2008 NCAA POSTSEASON WRAP UP

NCAA Champions
North Carolina

Player of the Year
Darrio Hester, North Carolina (26.9 ppg/8.4 rpg)

Mid-Major Player of the Year
Roger Morban, Rider (23.1 ppg/10.9 rpg)

Coach of the Year
Rick Barnes, Tennessee

Defensive Player of the Year
Cassiano Sheppard, Miami (8.5 rpg/2.4 bpg)

Big Man of the Year
Darrio Hester, North Carolina

Freshman of the Year
Ty Lindsey, UCLA (20.6 ppg/7 rpg)

ALL AMERICANS

First Team
Sr. Tommie Winkfield, Virginia (21.6 ppg/6.8 apg)
Sr. Broderick McCalebb, Tennessee (22.6 ppg)
Sr. Damany McGowen, Rhode Island (19 ppg/6.9 rpg)
Jr. Darrio Hester, North Carolina (26.9 ppg/8.4 rpg)
Sr. Danko Thompson, Nebraska (20.6 ppg/9 rpg)

Second Team
So. Mike Roberts, Maryland (18.8 ppg/6.6 apg)
Sr. Roger Saunders, New Orleans (21.8 ppg/6.5 rpg)
Sr. Devin Tigert, Texas Tech (18.4 ppg/5.3 rpg)
Sr. Roger Morban, Rider (23.1 ppg/10.9 rpg)
Fr. Ty Lindsey, UCLA (20.6 ppg/7 rpg)

Freshman
JD Baldwin, USC (14.9 ppg/5.4 apg)
Vitor McLaughlin, Indiana (10.9 ppg, 4 rpg)
Dominik Henderson, Kansas St. (13.2 ppg/4.2 rpg)
Jeromy Felton, Kansas St. (14.2 ppg/7.2 rpg)
Ty Lindsey, UCLA (20.6 ppg/7 rpg)

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NEC AWARDS

*The only Blackbird that was given an honor was Gerard Maxiell, who was First-Team All Conference


Conference Champs
Wagner/Saint Francis (PA)

Coach of the Year
Alan Sadler, Sacred Heart

Player of the Year
Albert Hatten, Central Connecticut State (19.8 ppg, 5 apg)

Freshman of the Year
Lelan Pope, Fairleigh Dickinson (9.3 ppg/8.6 rpg)

ALL CONFERENCE

FIRST TEAM
Sr. Albert Hatten, CCSU (19.8 ppg/5 apg)
Sr. Dominick Sheridan, Robert Morris (9.3 ppg/4 apg/4 rpg)
Sr. Gerard Maxiell, Long Island (17.8 rpg/6.5 rpg)
Sr. Jamal Hogan, Robert Morris (14.8 ppg/7.6 rpg)
Fr. Marier Todd, Wagner (6.6 ppg/5.7 rpg)

SECOND TEAM
Sr. Roy Dasilva, Fairleigh Dickinson (11.4 ppg/4.4 rpg/4 apg)
Sr. Sean Penigar, Quinnipiac (13 ppg/3.8 rpg)
So. Alton Barrett, Saint Francis (12.1 ppg/8.7 rpg)
Sr. Radee Fernandez, Sacred Heart (13.6 ppg/6 rpg)
Sr. Vaidotas Mack, Quinnipiac (7.8 ppg/6.9 rpg)

FRESHMAN
Jarrad Christian, Monmouth (8.3 ppg/4.2 apg)
Wilbur Lettenburger, Quinnipiac (8.4 ppg/5.8 rpg)
Jean Cotrill, CCSU (7.3 ppg/6.3 rpg)
Lelan Pope, Fairleigh Dickinson (9.3 ppg/8.6 rpg)
Marier Todd, Wagner (6.6 ppg/5.7 rpg)

[benrich315]

Man, I got started on my dynasty the other day so I haven't checked in. Heartbreaking loss my dude. Seems like you have a solid foundation to build on though. Best of luck next season!

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Quote: Originally Posted by benrich315

Man, I got started on my dynasty the other day so I haven't checked in. Heartbreaking loss my dude. Seems like you have a solid foundation to build on though. Best of luck next season!

Thanks man. I have no clue how my team will look next year. I ran tons of plays to get open looks for Maxiell this past season, I'm not sure what I'll do this next year. Nagata, Linebaugh and Chalmers all showed the ability to score consistently, but neither of them shoot the ball very well. I haven't gotten any commitments left with one week left of the offseason, so that's a little worrying. I do still think I'll end up with at least one freshman, though.

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Irving: I just finalized our freshmen for next year. Stephon Roberts is in, he signed his LOI and is making his way here to begin summer classes. We also got the big from Cameroon, Ngarndi.

Ed Rivera: And the other two? The Serbian kid and the 4-star?

Irving: The Serbian kid is playing professionally in Spain instead of playing college ball, and the 4-star isn't playing for a team where Rob isn't coaching. Rob was the reason the kid was close to committing.

Rivera: Speaking of Rob, have you decided on a new assistant?

Irving: I have, actually. His name is Sollie Radenovic, and he's a good scout and has connects around the world. He's also pretty decent when it comes to teaching defensive priciples, so he should come in handy. He's driving in from Jersey as we speak.

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ASK COACH IRVING, 2008 OFFSEASON

Coach Irving is going to answer an offseason Q/A, after working out with his new roster all summer. Do any followers have questions for Coach Irving? They could be about the season that just ended, anything storyline related, about next season, career ambitions, etc. Just go ahead and ask them! (If questions aren't asked, I'll create them myself, no worries!) The Q/A will go up tomorrow morning!

[benrich315]

Quote: Originally Posted by Flash3

ASK COACH IRVING, 2008 OFFSEASON Coach Irving is going to answer an offseason Q/A, after working out with his new roster all summer. Do any followers have questions for Coach Irving? They could be about the season that just ended, anything storyline related, about next season, career ambitions, etc. Just go ahead and ask them! (If questions aren't asked, I'll create them myself, no worries!) The Q/A will go up Monday morning!

"At 28, how do you deal with the small age gap between you and the young players you coach?"