We need to bring in some players to close this talent gap and that's what we intend to do.

Based on our win-loss record this past season, changes needed to be made. This aspect of coaching college basketball is business. We have offered to assist those who are choosing to move on.

Darin and I discussed how much he has been bombarded daily with questions about his college selection. I feel safe in saying that I had five times as many inquiries as he did. I know that there are going to be a lot of happy people in Vandal nation and I'm excited for the fans that will be able to see him play on a regular basis.

As a player he was just under 6-5 coming out of high school so he has face-up offensive skills and now he is 6-10. He can rebound, he can shoot the 3, he can block shots and he can run the floor… all exciting attributes.

There hasn't been anyone I can think of in recent memory that I have spent more time recruiting than Darin, which I think is a testament to how much I want to coach him and what I see his value to our program being.

I'm humbled. This is indeed an honor to have an opportunity to be a part of the rich tradition and history that is associated with this program and this university. I'm excited, grateful, confident, all those things. I'm dedicated to putting together all the pieces to make this program exciting and successful.