| Tony
Bennett
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COMMENTARY: Bone is an upgrade over Bennett 
No stretch to say coach's proven record in tough places makes him more qualified than Tony
-by Cougfan.com
Apr 7, 2009 |
COMMENTARY: Bennett's move is breathtaking
What an empty surprise Bennett turned out to be a charlatan; cruel move to all those young players
-by Cougfan.com
Apr 1, 2009 |
Moore: I won't be rooting for Phony Tony
Bennett's pledges of loyalty to Sterk and appreciation for WSU just 10 months ago were total B.S.
-by Cougfan.com
Mar 31, 2009 |
Thames will ask for release, says dad
Potential starting point guard, who signed LOI with Wazzu, wants to look at other options says dad
-by Cougfan.com
Mar 31, 2009 |
Bennett changed mind overnight; Bone is eyed
Portland State's Bone San Diego's Grier are high on Cougs' list; AD plans to find successor quickly
-by Cougfan.com
Mar 30, 2009 |
Cougs, Cavs both bummed by Bennett news
Cougar Nation mourns while folks in Cavalier Country scorn the hiring of the medodical Yankee
-by Cougfan.com
Mar 30, 2009 |
BENNETT GONE
After quick courtship, he heads to Virginia; speculation on successor no doubt will burn bright
-by Cougfan.com
Mar 30, 2009 |
Tar Heel Nation in rear view for future Coug
David Chadwick, whose history with Tony Bennett goes waaay back, could bolster WSU post next season
-by Cougfan.com
Mar 18, 2009 |
C Tony Bennett: Cougs to host LSU at the Key
-by Cougfan.com
Mar 17, 2009 |
Poor ball care is quick way to tick off Tony
After meltdown at LSU, Cougar coach called for middle-of-night practice aimed at better ball care
-by Cougfan.com
Mar 17, 2009 |
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06/01/1969 |
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Green Bay,
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Became Washington State head coach in 2006-07, taking over for father Dick Bennett after serving as a WSU assistant for three years and assistant head coach for two. Cougs picked to finish last in the Pac-10 in the preseason media poll, but as of Jan. 22, 2007 stood at 16-3 and ranked No. 18 in the AP Poll, while the Coaches' Poll slotted them at No. 20 in the land.
In 1999, joined his father on the staff at the University of Wisconsin, where Dick was in the process of leading the Badgers to the 2000 Final Four. Dick Bennett retired from UW the next season, and Tony stayed on the Wisconsin staff for three years.
A standout point guard under his father at Wisconsin-Green Bay, helping lead the team to an NCAA Tournament berth and two appearances in the NIT. During his time there, UW-Green Bay was 87-34 (.719) and Tony was twice named conference player of the year. Drafted No. 35 overall in 1992, he played for the NBA's Charlotte Hornets from 1992-95, before foot and knee injuries halted his career. He then played for a pro team in New Zealand, whom he would later coach.
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