Alabama Hires Basketball Coach

Alabama Mal Moore Crimson Tide reaches deal with VCU's Anthony Grant.

by Associated Press

Published: Fri, March 27, 2009 - 8:46 pm CST Last Updated: Fri, March 27, 2009 - 9:47 pm CST

Anthony Grant has been hired as
Alabama's coach after three successful years with Virginia
Commonwealth.
Alabama athletic director Mal Moore told The Associated Press on
Friday evening that a deal had been reached. A formal agreement is
expected to be signed later in the night.
The 42-year-old Grant, a former Florida assistant, led VCU to
two NCAA tournaments in three seasons. Moore said Grant had already
informed his team and VCU officials of his decision.
The hiring was first reported by The Birmingham News and
Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Moore and executive athletic director Dave Hart interviewed
Grant in Richmond last weekend. He spent Wednesday touring
Alabama's campus and meeting with other university officials.
University of Alabama President Dr. Robert E. Witt released the following statement regarding the University’s agreement with Anthony Grant to become the Crimson Tide's 19th head men's basketball coach:
“I am pleased to welcome Anthony Grant and his family to The University of Alabama and I’d like to commend Mal Moore for his efforts during this search. Coach Grant has a proven record as a head coach, as well as a strong commitment to the success of student-athletes in all facets. Coach Grant’s vision, drive and integrity throughout this process made it clear to us that he is the right person to lead our men’s basketball program.”

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