Only 72 hours after Tobin Anderson led FDU over Purdue in only the second upset of a No. 1 seed by a No. 16 seed in NCAA Tournament history, he decided to accept Iona’s offer.
“I just love the fact that they came to me and made me feel wanted,” said Anderson, who was a finalist for the job three years ago before Pitino headed to New Rochelle. “They knew me, I knew them. So, we got home [following a 78-70 loss to Florida Atlantic on Sunday] and I knew by [Monday] afternoon. It was a done deal.”
“They understood it was a chance to move up, a chance to advance,” Anderson said. “But it was hard for me because I personally like the guys we were bringing back. … They’re such high-character guys. … I [told them] I just wanted them to be part of my family. We’ll come back in 20 years and say, ‘Well, that was special,’ but I want them to be part of my life going forward.”
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Reports: Fairleigh Dickinson coach Tobin Anderson leaving to replace Rick Pitino at IonaFairleigh Dickinson coach Tobin Anderson won't be back for another run at the NCAA tournament with the Knights.
Read more »
Tobin Anderson's 'emotional' speech goes viral after Cinderella run endsThe Fairleigh Dickinson coach had an emotional response to FDU's historic run in the NCAA March Madness tournament.
Read more »
“We will not be complacent”: Tobin Anderson vows to build on momentum from historic NCAA run with FDUFDU, Tobin Anderson negotiating newfound attention and opportunities amid unexpected run to NCAA Tournament
Read more »
With Rick Pitino headed to St. Johns, will FDU’s Tobin Anderson be in the mix at Iona?With Rick Pitino headed to St. Johns, will FDU's Tobin Anderson be in the mix at Iona?
Read more »
Reports: Rick Pitino leaving Iona to become head coach at St. John'sRick Pitino is back in the big leagues.
Read more »
Move over Austin. San Antonio is the 'coolest' spot in Texas, according to Canadian newspaperThe Toronto Star listed interactive art space Hopscotch and the Tobin Land Bridge as highlights. SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX SanAntonioFood SanAntonioRestaurants ThingsToDoInSanAntonio
Read more »