CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Tony Bennett says he plans to rebuild the men’s basketball program at Virginia around two basic principles: passion and integrity.
The 39-year-old Bennett was introduced at a news conference Wednesday, two days after he was a surprise choice to take over a program that went 10-18 under Dave Leitao this season.
Bennett says there are not many opportunities that could have pulled him away from Washington State, where he coached the past three years, but Virginia has “everything is in place” to be winners.
He will be paid $1.7 million per year over the next five years, and receive a signing bonus of $500,000. If he stays for the duration of his contract, he’ll get another $500,000.
Talk to us
- You can tell us about news and ask us about our journalism by emailing newstips@heraldnet.com or by calling 425-339-3428.
- If you have an opinion you wish to share for publication, send a letter to the editor to letters@heraldnet.com or by regular mail to The Daily Herald, Letters, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206.
- More contact information is here.
