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Not yet sold on Jim Baron

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

Jim Baron’s introductory press conference as Canisius basketball coach was Tuesday afternoon, which seems like an eternity ago in the age of the Twitter-based news cycle. My first inclination was that Canisius made the wrong decision. I didn’t think Baron … Continue reading →

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Canisius signs Baron to five-year deal

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

Jim Baron has signed a five-year contract to coach the Canisius men’s basketball team, the school officially announced in a release. Baron, 58, was fired after 11 seasons at the University of Rhode Island following a 7-24 record this year. … Continue reading →

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Canisius interviews three coaching candidates

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Canisius’ search for a men’s basketball coach intensified this week, with three candidates visiting campus in the past five days. Jim Baron, former University of Rhode Island coach, was the first to visit. He interviewed and toured athletic facilities Sunday … Continue reading →

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Canisius refutes report Jim Baron has been offered coaching job

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Though multiple sources reported this morning that Jim Baron has been offered the head coaching position of Canisius’ men’s basketball team, the school says it absolutely has not made anyone an offer at this point. Baron was fired after 11 … Continue reading →

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