Jason Arkley‏@JArkley_ACMOhio

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Ohio hoops: Former assistant and alum John Rhodes leaving Ohio Northern to take assistant job at Duquesne. Was 39-41 as HC in 3 yrs in Ada

"We greatly appreciate the dedication, commitment and effort John gave to the ONU men’s basketball program," ONU athletic director Tom Simmons said. "He always had our student-athletes’ best interests in mind. While we are sorry to lose a great person, we are happy for his professional advancement. We wish him the very best in his future endeavors."

Had the opportunity to speak with Coach last night. He is really excited. Intimated that he had a really hard time telling his team but the opportunity for him is very exciting and his AD  seemed to understand well. . All the assts at DU have had head coaching experience and are on the same page. Expectations are not overwhelming but they all seem to have a pulse on the need to change the tenor of the program. A plan and a good staff to hit the ground running hard. Last guy there had 6 years to climb out of the basement of the A10 and did not . Posters on several A 10 boards call regularly for the bottom 2 teams to leave the conference. At least they infused some new blood in to effect change.

A nice get for him and his family. He will be great there and IMHO I think it will be easier to recruit to Pittsburgh than Athens  or ADA. ALready had a transfer but the staff hit the ground running with kids on campus to see if they can put together a great initial class. Not just wanting to fill jersies.

Big Kudos. Happened fast and JR and family came to a group decision. Proud of him and the affiliations he makes where he goes. Always keeps in touch withthe athletes and families he recruited long after they have gone seprate ways. That is the way recruiting should be done. Relationships and promises kept. he and Kevin and 2 of the better guys in the business.

Best wishes, John, for a great time at Duquesne...

Spoke with John recently and he is very excited about this opportuntiy.  I'm hoping to make a trip to a game to see Big John.

http://www.goduquesne.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/042312aab.html