Gregory lands on DePaul, Iowa lists

‘I’m committed to the University of Dayton, and they’re committed to me,’ coach says.

UD downs Illinois State before record-low crowd

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By Doug Harris, Staff Writer 11:47 PM Wednesday, March 17, 2010

University of Dayton men’s basketball coach Brian Gregory is a Chicago native with a Big Ten background. His name has been mentioned as a potential candidate for recent openings at Iowa and DePaul.

But Gregory, whose Flyers defeated Illinois State in a National Invitation Tournament first-round game Wednesday night at UD Arena, says he hasn’t talked to other schools about job openings.

“The only thing I can say is, No. 1, we’re in the middle of the postseason, and I haven’t had any talks with anybody,” Gregory said. “I just signed a contract. I’m committed to the University of Dayton, and they’re committed to me.”

Gregory’s contract at UD was extended last year through 2018. According to the most recent nonprofit tax filings, UD paid him $541,891 in 2007. But that doesn’t include supplemental income. Gregory’s salary is believed to be about $750,000 this year and will reach the $1 million range in the final year of the pact.

Gregory, 43, was listed in a Des Moines Register poll that asked readers who they would like to see succeed Todd Lickliter, who was fired earlier this week. The Flyers coach also was named as a potential candidate at DePaul by the Chicago Tribune.

“This always happens at this time of year,” he said. “At the same time, my focus is solely on our team.”

Gregory, who has a 145-80 record in seven seasons at UD, grew up in the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights. His wife, Yvette, also is from the Chicago area. DePaul, a Big East school, is located in Chicago and Iowa’s campus is three hours west of the Windy City.

Before coming to UD, Gregory spent 10 seasons as an assistant at Michigan State and two at Northwestern.

UD is making its third straight postseason appearance and leads the Atlantic 10 in the NCAA’s Graduation Success Rate, which documents how well programs retain athletes and keep them on pace to graduate.

Contact this reporter at  (937) 225-2125 or dharris @DaytonDailyNews.com.

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UD would be fortunate if BG left. He didn't play CJ enough this year or Charles Little enough last year. He had seven seniors returning and yet Xavier makes it to the sweet sixteen with one senior and a new coach. How can UD beat X next year with BG coaching and X having great recruits and everyone back but one senior? UD would be better off if BG left and they hired one of the asssistant Xavier coaches.

BG Coach Offers
9:33 PM, 3/21/2010

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What did BG do when he had the sem-great Brian Roberts as a ball player? Did he fully utilize team chemistry with Roberts, or did he coach the same way as he does? I don't know, that's why I'm asking. If he didn't utilize Roberts correct-
ly, night in and night out, then that should tru-
ly explain what kind of coach he really is. Pers-
onally, I hope he TAKES THE BAIT and goes, so UD can shop for a SUCCESSFULLY good coach.

par5vin
5:33 PM, 3/19/2010

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DW, my point was not the same. CL slashed toward the basket down the lane from a pick when the defense had to respect the 3 point shot. They shot about the same as they did this year, but he score WHEN THEY WERE MAKING THEM. The rest of the big guys on this team are expected to post up, not slash toward the rim. KH was horrible in the post, but had to play because Searcy and Benson were thrown around like rag dolls against guys like Love on Xavier on the defensive end.

Paul
2:37 PM, 3/19/2010

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Paul, My point is the same. You just agreed with me that he was undersized
and yet found ways to score. Most of his points came in the paint against taller defenders. I don't remember last years team being a great outside shooting team so I don't see how Charles Little benefited from that.

dw
2:07 PM, 3/19/2010

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DW,
I assure you he scored over 20 a few times. If it makes you feel better, we'll say 15 points. He scored 18 against West Virginia in the tourney last year. My point was that he had limited basketball skills, but benefited from good outside shooting, which lead to a wide open lane. Little was undersized, and therefore rarely actually ever posted up, which is what KH is expected to do. 2 Different skill sets, 2 different expectations, apples and oranges. Short memories are a funny thing dw.

paul
1:46 PM, 3/19/2010

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