Missouri State Hires Martin
posted 3:19 pm Wed March 26, 2008 - SPRINGFIELD, Mo.
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Missouri State has hired Purdue assistant Cuonzo Martin to fill its head coaching vacancy.The 36-year-old Martin replaces Barry Hinson. Hinson was fired on March 9 after failing to take Missouri State to the NCAA tournament in nine seasons. Martin was introduced in a Wednesday news conference at Missouri State's Hammons Student Center.
Martin is a former Purdue player and was an assistant coach there for seven years. Purdue promoted him to associate coach last year.
Martin is a former Purdue player and was an assistant coach there for seven years. Purdue promoted him to associate coach last year.
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