Ted Gregory, who is running the Columbia coaching search for DHR International, said the process could take “2 to 3 weeks.” “The difficulty with timetables is that scheduling is such a big part of this mix. Our hope is that this should take no longer than 2 to 3 weeks but we will leave no stone unturned in our quest to make a sound choice,” Gregory wrote in an email. Former Columbia coach Joe Jones left to join Steve Donahue’s staff at Boston College. St. Mary’s associate head coach Kyle Smith, former New Orleans coach Joe Pasternack and NJIT coach Jim Engles are in the mix at Columbia. Pasternack interviewed over the weekend and Smith interviews Tuesday, a source with knowledge said. SETON HALL IN PARADISE JAM The U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam tournament released the 2010 men’s basketball tournament field and bracket. The eight NCAA teams participating in the 11th annual event include Xavier, Alabama, Seton Hall, Clemson, Old Dominion, Iowa, Long Beach State and Saint Peter’s. Seton Hall’s first round opponent will be Alabama on Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. EST. Should the Pirates defeat the Crimson Tide, they will take on the winner of the Iowa- Xavier game on Nov. 21 at 10:30 p.m. Seton Hall will play a third game on Nov. 22 with the opponent and time to be determined. ARMAND TO IONA
Ted Gregory, who is running the Columbia coaching search for DHR International, said the process could take “2 to 3 weeks.” “The difficulty with timetables is that scheduling is such a big part of this mix. Our hope is that this should take no longer than 2 to 3 weeks but we will leave no stone unturned in our quest to make a sound choice,” Gregory wrote in an email. Former Columbia coach Joe Jones left to join Steve Donahue’s staff at Boston College. St. Mary’s associate head coach Kyle Smith, former New Orleans coach Joe Pasternack and NJIT coach Jim Engles are in the mix at Columbia. Pasternack interviewed over the weekend and Smith interviews Tuesday, a source with knowledge said. SETON HALL IN PARADISE JAM The U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam tournament released the 2010 men’s basketball tournament field and bracket. The eight NCAA teams participating in the 11th annual event include Xavier, Alabama, Seton Hall, Clemson, Old Dominion, Iowa, Long Beach State and Saint Peter’s. Seton Hall’s first round opponent will be Alabama on Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. EST. Should the Pirates defeat the Crimson Tide, they will take on the winner of the Iowa- Xavier game on Nov. 21 at 10:30 p.m. Seton Hall will play a third game on Nov. 22 with the opponent and time to be determined. ARMAND TO IONA