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Miller’s goal is to take UD basketball from ‘good’ to ‘great’
Archie Miller was introduced as UD’s new men’s basketball coach less than an hour ago. The gathering at the Time Warner Flight Deck at UD Arena was attended by current players, boosters and alumni, including Flyer legend Bill Uhl Sr.
Miller talked about “total development” of players and said UD will show toughness on defense and “never stop moving on offense.” He also said that the quality of life that UD provides its student-athletes is “unmatched nationally.” Hey, he was excited.
The Flyers’ new coach, 32, thanked a lot of people, including his wife, Morgan, and 6-year-old daughter, Leah. Some other things the Beaver Falls, Pa., native had to say:
— “We’re easy-going people,” he said about his family. “If you see me, stop and say hello.”
— Talking about the publicity UD enjoys in this media market: “There isn’t a pro team across the river. … There isn’t another college basketball team sharing the news.” … Well, I guess the Gem City Jam remains a non-starter.
— “Our star as a basketball program shines bright and one I hold in deep respect,” he said before paying homage to Tom Blackburn, Don Donoher, Oliver Purnell and Brian Gregory.
— “Our charge is to take good and go to great, be better than we have been before in every area.”
— Miller referenced Butler and said, “Why can’t we do it? I look at our situation and say there’s no reason Dayton can’t be one of the best programs in college basketball. I’m here and that’s all that’s on my mind.”
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