[College Sports News]

IOWA CITY -- The UI Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has scheduled a media conference for Tuesday at 4:45 p.m. to officially announce Todd Lickliter - the 2007 NCAA Division I Coach of the Year - as the new head coach of the UI's men's basketball program.

The UI has also scheduled an open-to-the-public event from 6 to 7 p.m. on the playing floor of Carver-Hawkeye Arena. That event will be the first public appearance of Lickliter as head coach of the Hawkeyes. The North, South and West Entrances of the Arena will open at 4:30 p.m. and the media conference will be broadcast live on the videowalls inside the facility.

"I've always had the greatest admiration for the University of Iowa and its men's basketball program," said Lickliter. "I was excited about the opportunity to interview and, afterward, I was extremely excited. It was clear that we shared a common approach and vision for a successful basketball program and the experience of being a student-athlete.

"My wife and my family and I are looking forward to being a part of the Hawkeye family, a family that I know extends well beyond the boundaries of the Iowa City community and the state of Iowa."

Lickliter To Lead Men's Basketball Program

[Lefty Noob]

So, is Lickliter the right man to replace Steve Alford? I personally like the hire.

[bears9]

its a good hire but not the best the besy would of ben Dana Altmen but i like this hire

[College Sports News]

IOWA CITY - As newly appointed University of Iowa head men's basketball coach Todd Lickliter answered questions during his introductory news conference Tuesday, one message was loud and clear. He couldn't be more thrilled to be a Hawkeye... Lickliter, who is Iowa's 21st head men's basketball coach, stressed what it means for him to now be a part of the Hawkeye family... "I would like for all to know that I'm thrilled," Lickliter said. "After meeting with Gary (Barta) and Fred Mims, it became very obvious to me that this was such an opportunity. This is a very, very special place."

Lickliter Thrilled To Be A Hawkeye