Their names had been known for weeks, but new Colorado men’s basketball coach Tad Boyle officially announced his assistant coaches Tuesday, with Tom Abatemarco, who was retained from Jeff Bzdelik’s staff, being joined by Jean Prioleau and Mike Rohn.
Prioleau, who recently completed his second year on the staff at Texas Christian, and Rohn, formerly director of operations at Texas A&M, both previously served with Boyle at Wichita State under current Texas A&M coach Mark Turgeon.
“Basically, three of the four coaches that were at Wichita State are back together,” Prioleau said in a CU news release. “Colorado’s a great place to recruit, and I’m glad to be part of it.”
Boyle said of the trio: “(Abatemarco) is a tireless recruiter, and that’s something we’re going to need. . . . (Prioleau) is not only a good recruiter, a good basketball coach, he has a great basketball mind. . . . (Rohn is) the ultimate grinder, loves to work.”
Tom Kensler, The Denver Post
Tolan in Texas Open field.
Former University of Colorado golfer Derek Tolan qualified for his second PGA Tour event — eight years after he made headlines as a 16-year-old qualifier for the 2002 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black in New York.
Tolan qualified Monday for the Valero Texas Open, which starts Thursday, with a 4-under-par 68. It was the first time in five tries since turning pro last summer that Tolan succeeded in the Monday qualifier. He missed the cut at the 2002 U.S. Open, between his sophomore and junior years at ThunderRidge High.
Regis coach resigns.
Regis University softball coach Dana Lillard announced her resignation, effective May 28. Lillard coached the Division II Rangers for nine seasons, which included three RMAC championships.
