Per Angelo Di Carlo. I guess this was just a matter of time...
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but it was Ivey's decision and my guess is we'll never hear the real story
Maybe Niele has nothing against Beth but just wanted to work with Coquese more.
If she wanted to bring Coquese in, someone had to go, likely one of the senior assistants because she's bringing in another assistant of that level (and pay-grade).
During the initial TV interview following her announcement, Niele stumbled a bit when asked about her staff and switched over to saying her emphasis would be on recruiting. Almost immediately thereafter, Olivia Miles committed and then Sonia Citron joined the green wave.
Now, Niele might've been (already) thinking of whom she wanted running the positions, but I'll bet Miles' commitment made her really think of it.
Last year, Michaela oversaw the point guards and while Mike can probably coach anything, she's more of an off guard/even a wing herself.
Coquese W. is a point guard. And was a professional point guard. With a gem like Miles coming in, I think it's a good idea to have someone who is the position work with a player of that ilk, who will probably be expected/depended on to lead from the get go. I'm sure Niele will spend time there, too, but day-in, day-out, expect Coquese to work with Olivia and Alasia.
Michaela seems like a natural to work with players such as Alli Campbell, Abby Prohaska, Anaya Peoples and Sonia Citron on the off guard wing slot.
Maybe there is still time. People have mentioned Reggie Brooks position is open - Brooks is currently the Assistant Athletics Director of Athletics Alumni Relations - I think Beth would do a good job here, Reggie was really good, but Beth is personable too.
By the way, Reggie will now serve as the Executive Director of the Holtz’s Heroes Foundation (formerly Lou’s Lads).