The former NBA coach of the year is ready to prove his mettle in the world of college basketball.
Mike Dunleavy and his first Tulane team held media day at Devlin Fieldhouse Monday.
Last season, the Green Wave finished with 12 wins, 22 losses. Head coach Ed Conroy was dismissed after 6 seasons.
Dunleavy said he’s see improvement in his first team during fall practice. And, he told reporters he is optimistic about recruiting moving forward.
Tulane plays Loyola Thursday night in exhibition play. The Wave opens the season November 11th at Smoothie King Center against the University of North Carolina.