Dan Dakich
Encyclopedia
Dan Dakich is an American college basketball
coach, most recently serving as the interim head coach at Indiana University, following Kelvin Sampson
's resignation due to NCAA
recruiting violations. He previously was the head coach at Bowling Green State University
from 1997 to 2007.
Dakich is a graduate of Indiana and played under Bob Knight from 1981 to 1985. He was first a graduate assistant coach under "The General" from 1985–87 and then an assistant coach at Indiana from 1987 to 1997.
His claim to fame was his stellar defense against Michael Jordan
in the 1984 East Regional Semifinal. After being informed by coach Bob Knight that he would be defending Jordan, Dakich threw up in his hotel room.
In 2002, Dakich was named head basketball coach at West Virginia University
to succeed Gale Catlett
. During conversations with WVU players, Dakich learned that people affiliated with the basketball program may have been guilty of NCAA recruiting rules infractions. He allegedly attempted to renegotiate a higher salary at WVU and failed, thus returning to Bowling Green as head basketball coach after only a week at WVU. WVU voluntarily reported results of its internal investigation to the NCAA, and the university was not penalized as a result of the infractions. The focus of the investigation, Jonathan Hargett, was banned from WVU athletics for his role in the reported violations.
Dakich attended Andrean Catholic High School
in Merrillville, Indiana
.
radio station WFNI
, ESPN radio affiliate, 1070 The Fan. Dakich served as a college basketball studio analyst for the Big Ten Network for the 2009–2010 college basketball season.
Beginning in November 2010, Dakich joined ESPN as a college basketball color commentator and studio analyst, replacing Steve Lavin
.
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
coach, most recently serving as the interim head coach at Indiana University, following Kelvin Sampson
Kelvin Sampson
Kelvin Sampson is an assistant coach of the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association. He previously was a men's college basketball coach at Montana Tech , Washington State University , the University of Oklahoma and Indiana University .-Early life and coaching:Sampson was born in the...
's resignation due to NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
recruiting violations. He previously was the head coach at Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University, often referred to as Bowling Green or BGSU, is a public, coeducational research university located in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 by the State of Ohio as part of the Lowry Bill, which also established Kent State...
from 1997 to 2007.
Dakich is a graduate of Indiana and played under Bob Knight from 1981 to 1985. He was first a graduate assistant coach under "The General" from 1985–87 and then an assistant coach at Indiana from 1987 to 1997.
His claim to fame was his stellar defense against Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan
Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a former American professional basketball player, active entrepreneur, and majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats...
in the 1984 East Regional Semifinal. After being informed by coach Bob Knight that he would be defending Jordan, Dakich threw up in his hotel room.
In 2002, Dakich was named head basketball coach at West Virginia University
West Virginia University
West Virginia University is a public research university in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA. Other campuses include: West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg; West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery; Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser;...
to succeed Gale Catlett
Gale Catlett
Gale Catlett was a basketball player and longtime basketball coach for West Virginia University....
. During conversations with WVU players, Dakich learned that people affiliated with the basketball program may have been guilty of NCAA recruiting rules infractions. He allegedly attempted to renegotiate a higher salary at WVU and failed, thus returning to Bowling Green as head basketball coach after only a week at WVU. WVU voluntarily reported results of its internal investigation to the NCAA, and the university was not penalized as a result of the infractions. The focus of the investigation, Jonathan Hargett, was banned from WVU athletics for his role in the reported violations.
Dakich attended Andrean Catholic High School
Andrean High School
Andrean High School is a coeducational Catholic college preparatory school located in Merrillville, Indiana. The school was founded in 1959, and named after the first bishop of the diocese of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gary, Andrew Grutka...
in Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville, Indiana
Merrillville is a town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 35,246 at the 2010 census. Merrillville is located in the east-central portion of Lake County.-Geography:Merrillville is located at ....
.
TV & Radio Career
Dakich is the host of "The Dan Dakich Show" on IndianapolisIndianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
radio station WFNI
WFNI
WFNI, known as 1070 The Fan, is a radio station in Indianapolis, Indiana owned by Emmis Communications. The station operates on the AM radio frequency of 1070 kHz. The studios are located at 40 Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis...
, ESPN radio affiliate, 1070 The Fan. Dakich served as a college basketball studio analyst for the Big Ten Network for the 2009–2010 college basketball season.
Beginning in November 2010, Dakich joined ESPN as a college basketball color commentator and studio analyst, replacing Steve Lavin
Steve Lavin
Steve Lavin is an American basketball coach and former player. He is currently the head men's basketball coach at St. John's University in Queens, New York. Lavin previously served as the head coach for UCLA....
.