Duquesne coach announces retirement ahead of NCAA Tournament game against BYU.
Duquesne coach Keith Dambrot calls out directions to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh, Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 76-64.
Duquesne’s coach Keith Dambrot retired on Monday, joining the ranks of coaches who will not return regardless of how the tournament goes.Dambrot has been in Pittsburgh for seven seasons. This is his first tournament appearance with the Dukes. Before Duquesne, he was the longtime head coach at Akron. Dambrot became well known for coaching LeBron James in high school. James congratulated his old coach when Duquesne earned the 11-seed to play BYU.“They’re the A-10 champs and that’s no easy feat,” Pope said. “This is a great team. Elite level defensive team — cause all kinds of mayhem. Really explosive explosive backcourt scoring and guarding. It’s a great team. They’re e in the middle of a special season and it’s going to be a great battle.”Gov.
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