News for CougGroup 3/13/2018

Pac-12 suggests sweeping college basketball reforms

Originally published March 13, 2018 at 10:22 am Updated March 13, 2018 at 5:52 pm

A Pac-12 task force recommends ending the NBA's one-and-done policy, creating an enforcement unit and giving high school players more access to agents.

By Percy Allen   Seattle Times

Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott wants to save college basketball from itself.

In November, the league commissioned a task force to solve the sport’s biggest problems and Tuesday announced recommendations for sweeping reforms.

In a 60-page report sent to the NCAA commission on college basketball, the Pac-12 called for the end of the NBA’s one-and-done rule that requires players be at least 19 years old and a year removed from high school graduation to be eligible for the draft.

The Pac-12 is asking the NBA to alter its draft rules to model the requirements employed by Major League Baseball, which allows players to be drafted out of high school, but prohibits the drafting of players who choose to attend college until after their third year out of high school.

 “It’s our sense that that would be an important step in terms of having more clarity of purpose and mission so that those young men that really (are) solely focused on wanting to get paid to play basketball, they can go do that and they have more better options quicker without having to come through the collegiate system,” Scott said last week at the Pac-12 men’s basketball tournament in Las Vegas. “And those that are interested in the tremendous benefits that higher education has to offer and being student-athletes and working toward a degree and all the other benefits that you get from that, they come to college sports.

“We think there are some very positive analogs out there. Major League Baseball’s rule where young phenoms can do just that. They can go right to the MLB or they can go to college. If they go to college, they’re there for three years and they can be re-drafted.”

Other recommendations from the Pac-12 task force:

Creating a new enforcement unit independent of the NCAA to investigate cases of major infractions.

Shifting control of the recruiting process away from independent tournaments run by athletic apparel and shoe companies to NCAA sponsored combines that allow access for college basketball coaches. The hope is to decrease the influence of third parties in the recruitment process.

Full disclosure of contracts between coaches and universities and shoe and apparel companies.

Allow access to agents for high school players and provide NCAA-sponsored educational programs for prospective college athletes and their families.

 “College basketball is really a fantastic sport. March Madness is certainly one of the greatest sporting events in our country, let alone the world,” Scott said last week. “We certainly think it’s incumbent upon the leaders in college sports to look at some of what we’ve read about and heard about, and are concerned about, and to have a bias for action and to find solutions to some of these problems.

“So certainly on behalf of the Pac-12, our objective with this task force is to be an important part, an important leader in finding some of those solutions, working with other conferences and the NCAA’s task force and many others.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Washington State announces women’s basketball coach June Daugherty won’t return in 2018-19

UPDATED: Tue., March 13, 2018, 5:27 p.m.

By Jim Allen  Spokane S-R

Capping a season of adversity, Washington State is parting ways with women’s basketball coach June Daugherty.

Athletic director Patrick Chun announced in a release on Tuesday that Daugherty, WSU’s coach the past 11 seasons, will not return next year.

Chun gave no reason for Daugherty’s departure, and no press conference is scheduled.

“Thank you to Coach June Daugherty for her years of service to Washington State University,” Chun said. “We appreciate everything she has done for our student-athletes, women’s basketball and this university.”

A national search will begin immediately, Chun said.

The 61-year-old Daugherty, who went 130-218 and reached the WNIT on three occasions, was entering the final year of a contract approved in 2014 by former athletic director Bill Moos.

That meant she would have to be dismissed or have her contract extended, as recruiting would have been hampered without a guarantee of a renewal after next season.

A year ago, the Cougars reached the semifinals of the WNIT despite season-ending injuries to Borislava Hristova, Chanelle Molina and Louise Brown.

Returning all five starters and a handful of rotation players, WSU was expected by some to contend for its first NCAA Tournament berth since 1991.

Picked to finish seventh in the Pac-12 this year, WSU struggled from the outset. The Cougars went 10-20 overall and 3-14 in conference play, with the regular-season finale against Stanford canceled following the unexpected death of longtime trainer David Lang.

The season ended with a 47-44 loss to USC in the first round of the Pac-12 Tournament.

In January, Daugherty took an indefinite leave of absence. Citing an undisclosed medical issue, she left her duties to her husband Mike Daugherty, WSU’s associate head coach.

WSU didn’t clarify whether or not Daugherty’s health concerns were a factor in her departure.

Also hampering the team, the Cougars briefly suspended three starters – Caila Hailey, Louise Brown and Nike McClure – for an undisclosed violation of team rules.

Daugherty, whose career record stands at 387-360 (.518), has more than 20 years of coaching experience.

She began her head coaching career at Boise State, where she coached for seven years (1989-96) and compiled a record of 123-74 (73-31 Big Sky Conference).

From there, she moved to Washington, leading the Huskies to a Pac-10 title in 2000.

Fired by UW in 2007, Daugherty took over at WSU the next year.

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June Daugherty no longer WSU Women's Basketball head coach......
Slideshow photos by News for CougGroup
12/31/2017 WSU at OSU women's basketball game
https://youtu.be/nTaTZBJtroQ
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Source for story below from WSU Sports Info  Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 1:21 PM

WBB: Cougars Make Change on Women's Basketball Staff

PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University Director of Athletics
Patrick Chun announced Tuesday that June Daugherty will not return as
the women's basketball head coach for the 2018-19 season.

"Thank you to Coach June Daugherty for her years of service to
Washington State University," said Chun. "We appreciate everything she
has done for our student-athletes, women's basketball and this
university."

Daugherty, hired prior to the 2007-08 campaign, has guided the Cougars
for the past 11 seasons, posting a combined 130-218 record, including
three WNIT appearances.

A national search for WSU's next head coach will begin immediately.
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FOR YOUR INFO, FOLLOWING INFO CONCERNING 2017-2018 SEASON, 2014 and 2007

Info from WSU Sports Info on January 24, 2018, said "Coach Daugherty
to Take a Leave of Absence.  Associate Head Coach Mike Daugherty will
assume head coaching duties." It also said:

PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State women's basketball head coach June
Daugherty will be taking an indefinite medical leave of absence,
stepping away immediately to address personal health concerns. Until
coach Daugherty returns, Associate Head Coach Mike Daugherty will take
over as acting head coach of the Cougars.

"The medical procedure I had a few weeks ago was successful but I need
some additional time to rest and heal," said Daugherty. "I have great
confidence that my staff will continue to coach the Cougs to their
best play yet. I believe in this team and I am excited to see them
continue to have success in Pac-12 Conference play."

Coach June Daugherty is in her 11th season as Washington State's head
coach and 29th season overall. Daugherty missed three games previously
this season with Mike
Daugherty, also in his 11th season at WSU, taking charge of the team.
Coach Mike Daugherty is 2-3 all-time as acting head coach, including
1-2 this season.

Overall, WSU is 9-11 and 2-6 in Pac-12 play with 10 games remaining in
the regular season.

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News release from WSU Athletics issued April 7, 2014, includes the following ...

WASHINGTON STATE EXTENDS JUNE DAUGHERTY'S CONTRACT

PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State Director of Athletics Bill Moos has extended head women’s basketball coach June Daugherty’s contract through the 2018-19 season, Moos announced Monday.

Terms of the deal were not announced.

... link to  release

http://wsucougars.com/sports/2014/4/7/209456511.aspx

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Info posted on WSU Sports Info website dated May 24, 2007:

June Daugherty Recovering from Procedure to Insert a Defibrillator

PULLMAN, Wash. - Washington State Women's Basketball Head Coach June
Daugherty underwent surgery Thursday to have a defibrillator implanted
in her chest to keep her heart beating regularly.

Daugherty has been hospitalized at Providence Everett Medical Center
in intensive care since Tuesday, following a sudden cardiac arrest.

A press conference was held Thursday afternoon with June's husband
Mike, former player Kayla Burt, who played for June at the University
of Washington and experienced a similar cardiac situation several
years ago; Michael L. Rohrenbach, D.O., Daugherty's primary care
physician and Dr. Mahesh Mulumudi, interventional cardiologist at
Providence Everett Medical Center.

"I'm going through this the second time, the first time with Kayla
Burt, and now again with June," Mike Daugherty said during the
afternoon press conference. "This situation is eerily similar. We are
very fortunate in the place that this happened (at The Everett Clinic)
and that she received immediate care. Everything is good right now -
she is expected to make a full recovery. We appreciate the outpouring
of support from all over the country."

According to the Providence Everett Medical Center's news release,
Daugherty is expected to be released from Providence Everett Medical
Center in the next few days.
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From WSU Sports Info website dated May 23, 2007:

June Daugherty Recovering In Everett Hospital

PULLMAN, Wash. -- - Washington State University women's head
basketball coach June Daugherty suffered cardiac arrest Tuesday
afternoon and is currently recovering at the Providence Everett
Medical Center, according to her husband and associate head coach Mike
Daugherty.

Daugherty, who was hired to direct the Cougar women's basketball
program April 20, had arrived at an Everett medical clinic for a
scheduled physical examination when the cardiac arrest occurred.
Personnel at the clinic attended to June Daugherty and she was then
taken to the Everett Providence Medical Center.

"June is doing as well as can be expected," Mike said Wednesday
morning. "We appreciate all those who have expressed their concerns
and appreciate their prayers. Right now we request that everyone
respect the privacy of our family."

June Daugherty, as of Wednesday morning at 11:35 a.m., was listed in
serious condition by hospital personnel and flowers were not being
accepted at this time.

"We are all very concerned for June, Mike, Breanne, Doc and the entire
family and we continue to hold them up in our prayers," WSU Athletics
Director Jim Sterk said Wednesday. "We are relieved June is feeling
better and her status has been upgraded today. June is a very special
person who already has won the hearts and support of the Cougar nation
and I know they also are keeping her and her family in their prayers."

According to Mike Daugherty, June's condition was not described as a
heart attack, no blockage was found and there are no anticipated long
term issues at this time. No specific time table for her recovery has
been made by the medical personnel attending June.

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COUG GOLF: Derek Bayley grabbed his fourth career top-three finish in Oregon.

From WSU Sports Info 3/13/2018

BANDON, Ore. - The WSU men's golf team finished in third place of the Bandon Dunes Collegiate on Tuesday, marking their best finish away from home since a third place finish at the PING Cougar Classic in 2015-16. The Cougars closed out the three round tournament with an 841(-11), which is also the best finish for the Cougs away from home since the Pacific Invitational in 2014-15 where they also finished 11-under. Earlier this season, the Cougs won their home tournament at 33-under par.

The team scored just one over their first and second round score with a 281(-3) in the final round, which is first time the Cougs have gone under-par in all three rounds of a tournament away from home since the Barona Collegiate Cup in Oct. 2004. The Cougars finished behind a pair of top-25 teams in Oregon with No. 22 Arizona State taking the tournament title at 28-under par while No. 15 Clemson finished just ahead of WSU at 15-under.

Senior Derek Bayley maintained his momentum in the final round, and earned his best all-time finish away from home and his best career finish since a win at home in 2015.

Bayley scored his lowest round of the tournament on the final day, tallying a 66(-5). Bayley finished in second place, with an overall of 201(-12), which is the best finish for any Cougar this season. Tying his career-best tournament score at 12-under, Bayley finished just one stroke shy of first place finisher Chun An Yu of Arizona State (200, -13).

Senior AJ Armstrong made yet another top-20 appearance, finishing tied for 15th place with an overall of 212(-1). Armstrong came in at 74(+3) in the final round.

Senior Zach Anderson marked his lowest round of the tournament, rounding out his overall score with a 71(-1). Anderson tied for 33rd with a 216(+3), up 10 positions from his second round finish.

The Cougars will have a brief break before competing in the Bighorn Invitational, March 23-24.

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From WSU Sports Info

BASEBALL WASHINGTON STATE at LONG BEACH STATE

Long Beach, Calif. | Blair Field (3,000)

March 14, 2018 | Wednesday, 6 p.m.

COUGARS OPEN ROAD TRIP WEDNESDAY AT LONG BEACH STATE

Washington State (4-8) opens a seven-game road stretch with a trip to Long Beach State (5-11) 6 p.m. Wednesday. The game will have live audio of the Long Beach State radio broadcast on wsucougars.com

FOLLOW ALONG

Cougar baseball fans can follow all the season's action on the Washington State baseball official twitter page @CougBaseball, instagram page @Coug_Baseball and wsucougars.com. Links to live stats and radio streams will be available at the baseball schedule page on wsucougars.com. Every Cougar home game will be webstreamed through wsucougars.com.

ON DECK

The Cougars continue their stay in souther California by opening Pac-12 Conference play with a three-game series at No. 14 UCLA. Friday's opener is set for 6 p.m., Saturday will start at 2 p.m. and Sunday's finale at 1 p.m.

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Pepperdine, head coach Lorenzo Romar announce addition of former Washington State coach Ken Bone

Spokane S-R

Longtime Washington coach Lorenzo Romar isn’t waiting long to assemble his new coaching staff at Pepperdine and he started by adding a former nemesis and colleague from the Pac-12 Conference. Ex-Washington State coach Ken Bone will join Romar as an associate head coach for the Waves, the school announced in a press release Tuesday morning. Bone wasn’t working in college basketball this season and most recently served as a special assistant to Gonzaga’s Mark Few during the 2016-17 season. It marks the second time Romar has hired Bone as an assistant. He spent 2002-05 as an aid to the longtime UW coach.

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Track & Field Opens Outdoor Season at Los Angeles and Spokane

3/13/2018 from WSU Sports Info

WASHINGTON STATE TRACK & FIELD OPENS OUTDOOR SEASON

The Washington State track and field teams open the 2018 outdoor season at the USC  Trojan Invitational, March 16-17, at Loker Stadium-Cromwell Field in Los Angeles...teams joining host USC and WSU are BYU and Utah women, Cal State Fullerton, and men from UC Davis and the Santa Barbara Track Club...Fri., March 16, hammer and discus throws are at Long Beach State at Noon...Sat., March 17, events begin at 10 a.m...a small contingent of Cougars will also compete at the Whitworth Buc Scoring Invite, Sat., March 17, in Spokane.

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