Marquette’s Buzz Williams to Virginia Tech
According to Y! Sports, Marquette Head Coach, Buzz Williams, is headed to Virginia Tech next season.
Y! Sources: Buzz Williams poised to become next coach at Virginia Tech
— Pat Forde (@YahooForde) March 21, 2014
Under Williams, the Marquette Golden Eagles went to the NCAA tournament five times, including a Sweet-16 run in 2013. However, this season was mixed with disappointment, as the nation saw the Golden Eagles miss the tournament for the first time in eleven years. Despite starting the year as #17 in the AP Preseason Poll, Marquette finished with a 17-15 (9-9) record, and finished in sixth place in the newly re-constructed Big East. The team also failed to secure a spot in the NIT.
Contract:
Williams’ contract is reportedly seven years in length, according to ESPN’s Jeff Goodman:
Buzz Williams deal with Virginia Tech is for 7 years, sources told ESPN.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) March 21, 2014
Reasons for leaving:
In Ford’s write-up, he makes mention of Williams’ grievances:
Jeff Goodman appeared to echo similar sentiments:
Buzz Williams left Marquette for a variety of reasons, sources told ESPN. One of the biggest was new league/new TV package.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) March 21, 2014
Potential replacements:
Names to keep an eye on for Marquette: Ben Howland, Mike Hopkins, Brian Wardle.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) March 21, 2014
