fired head coach Sean Miller after 12 seasons on Wednesday after a once-successful tenure that quickly turned sour because of off-the-court issues.
Who might UA replace him with? Here’s a quick primer on some names to look out for.
Gonzaga assistant coach Tommy Lloyd
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The 46-year-old has been an assistant coach at Gonzaga for 20 years now, helping the Bulldogs become the best program in the West and one of the best in the country. Lloyd is known for his recruiting and player development, especially when it comes to international talent. Gonzaga has regularly churned out top foreign players like
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Tennessee football player Aaron Beasley has been accused of animal abuse after allegedly injuring a six-month-old kitten, per TMZ Sports.
The cat s owner filed a report with the Knoxville Police Department, and the incident is under investigation, according to WBIR.
A GoFundMe page for the cat described the alleged incident in graphic detail. When I picked him up he screamed and couldn’t walk, come to find out my roomates boyfriend had hit and kicked him, locked him in the toilet bowl, and held him upside down by his tail, the description said.
The cat reportedly has brain damage, internal bleeding and is currently in an oxygen tank.
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The Miami Dolphins and Houston Texans finally made a trade this offseason, but it was one we didn’t expect. The teams basically swapped defensive players as the Texans sent Benardrick McKinney for Shaq Lawson along with a swap of late round picks. McKinney is a tackling machine recording more than 100 tackles in 3 of his 6 years in the league. The Dolphins were in need of a linebacker after the surprising release of Kyle Van Noy and the Texans needed some pass rush help. On the surface, it’s a win-win for both teams.
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