At the last minute, Kelsey changed his mind, telling reporters, “It wasn’t the place for him.” According to reports, he will return to Winthrop.
Kelsey expressed his excitement about the UMass job Tuesday on Twitter, writing, “So excited to be a part of the rich tradition of @UMassBasketball. I may fall over when I meet Dr. J. Can't wait to get to Amherst!”
UMass fired coach Derek Kellogg after the season. The hiring of Kelsey, who guided Winthrop to the NCAA tournament this season, was seen as a smart move. Now UMass is back to square one.
🏀🏀 pic.twitter.com/qL2anEUMYQ— UMass Basketball (@UMassBasketball) March 23, 2017Coach Pat Kelsey is HERE! Welcome to the #UMassFamily
Another good one in the books. Stay tuned tomorrow. #UniteTheMasses pic.twitter.com/RrcQkc5SUi
— UMass Basketball (@UMassBasketball) March 23, 2017
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