Guess what? Sundance Wicks, a Wyoming native and former assistant coach, is stepping up to lead the Cowboys' men's basketball team! Yep, Wyoming just announced that they've snagged him as their head coach for the next five seasons. Sources spilled to ESPN about his new gig.
Now, let's talk about this guy's journey. Last season, he was rocking it as the coach for Green Bay. Get this: he took them from 3rd worst to 230th in the KenPom.com rankings! That's some serious improvement. And get this, he bagged the Horizon League's Coach of the Year award too. The Phoenix had their best season in years, racking up 18 wins under his leadership.
But here's the kicker—Wicks isn't new to Wyoming. Nope, he was an assistant coach there from 2020 to 2023. So, it's like a homecoming for him. And man, he's stoked about it. He's from Gillette, Wyoming, and he's pumped to represent his state and the Cowboys as their new head coach.
Wyoming's Athletic Director, Tom Burman, is hyped about it too. He's all about Wicks bringing that Wyoming pride and energy to the program. And let me tell you, the Cowboys have a serious history. They've been to the NCAA tournament a whopping 16 times! Their latest run was in 2022 under Jeff Linder, the former coach. But now, it's Wicks' time to shine.
And you know what? This guy's got some serious coaching chops. He's been all over the place—San Francisco, Northern Illinois, Colorado—you name it. But Green Bay was where he made his mark, turning things around big time. And get this, he even scooped up the Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year award for his outstanding rookie coaching season.
But it's not just about the wins and accolades for Wicks. Nah, he's all about honoring the roots. He knows what it means to represent the Brown and Gold. It's not just about basketball; it's about honoring hard work and the folks who grind it out every day. That's the Wyoming way, and Wicks is all in.
So, buckle up, Cowboys fans. With Wicks at the helm, it's gonna be one heck of a ride.
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