FSU ad Michael Alford wants to quickly fill the “attractive” basketball coaching position – TALLAHSSSE DEMOCRAT

24 hours after current FSU Men’s Basketball coach, Leonard Hamilton to resign at the end of the season, Alford said there was a significant intrigue around the position.

He credit Hamilton to raise the prestige of work.

“It’s an attractive job and it’s an attractive job because of Leonard Hamilton. They know the program is in a good place, they know that it is supported. They know that we are taking care of the sport here,” Alford said. “Every coach who is interested in this position is because of him and for 23 years they know that they will inherit something that is in a good place.”

Alford maintains that the FSU brand remains an attractive destination for future coaches, and he believes that the commitment to support the track and field program will build confidence in those who want to move to Talahasi.