Bowling Green State University Athletics
BGSU Men's Basketball Coach Will Not Seek Contract Extension
March 13, 2007 | Men's Basketball
March 13, 2007
Bowling Green, Ohio - Dan Dakich, who completed his 10th season as Bowling Green's head men's basketball coach in 2006-07, will not seek a contract extension to return to the BGSU bench for the 2007-08 season when his contract expires June 30, BGSU Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics Greg Christopher announced Tuesday.
"Being involved with BGSU basketball has been a wonderful part of my life and I thank the administration, players, coaches and fans for their support during the last 10 years," said Dakich. "BGSU will have no bigger fan than the entire Dakich family."
Dakich, 156-140, finished tied for third in all-time victories at BGSU which also ranks 10th in overall games among all coaches in MAC history. He also posted four 18+ win seasons, which is tied for second all-time among coaches who have guided the Falcons. His 2000 squad won the regular season MAC title and in 2002 his team advanced to the MAC Tournament title game and also played in the NIT.
"Dan's tenure has seen a number of positives and I thank him for his dedication to this program," said Christopher. "Over his 10 years here at BGSU, Dan has been totally committed to the success of our student-athletes and Bowling Green men's basketball."
He has seen 20 of his 23 senior student-athletes earn degrees, coached two MAC Players of the Year, one All-American, an Academic All-American and had 17 players earn All-MAC status.
"I appreciate how Dan and the young men on the team handled this year." said Christopher. "Although the season wasn't what we hoped for, they didn't quit and worked hard from the beginning until last week in Cleveland."
Christopher will begin the search for a new head coach immediately.
"We are committed to finding the right person for our student-athletes and program," Christopher said. "We will begin the extensive research and background process immediately. There is no set timeline, as finding the right fit is more important than any deadline."
Christopher will have no further comment until the search process is completed.
