Steve McClain has been named an assistant coach for the Indiana men’s basketball team.
McClain spent the previous three years at Colorado, the last two as associate head coach.
“It means a lot to me to be able to bring in someone with the knowledge, experience and aggressiveness of Steve McClain,” Indiana coach Tom Crean said in a statement.
“I have admired him for how hard he works and for how hard his teams, especially at Wyoming, played. He brings a toughness to our program that has shown in those who have played for him, and he carries that same mindset over into recruiting.”
McClain has 28 years of college coaching experience. He was the head coach at Wyoming from 1998 to 2007, where he had a 157-115 record.
“I’m really looking forward to being able to work with Tom and this staff,” McClain said in a statement.
AUTO RACING
4 women among Indy 500 entries
The Indianapolis 500 field has been announced and it includes four former champions as well as four women. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway says 40 entries have been filed for the May 30 race. Defending champion Helio Castroneves is joined by former winners Scott Dixon, Dario Franchitti and Dan Wheldon. Four women could start in the Indianapolis 500 for the first time. The entries include Danica Patrick, Milka Duno, Sarah Fisher and Simona De Silvestro.
BASKETBALL
Thunder’s Brooks top NBA coach
Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks has been named the NBA’s coach of the year after engineering the league’s best turnaround. The Thunder won 27 more games this season than they did a year ago.
2 assistants leave IPFW women
Two of the top assistant coaches with the IPFW women’s basketball team have left head coach Chris Paul’s staff. After three seasons at IPFW, Alex Webster has accepted an assistant’s position at Butler. Hilary O’Connell, a 2007 IPFW graduate, has left the team to pursue a master’s degree in order to teach.
FOOTBALL
Notre Dame gains 4th commitment
Notre Dame received an oral commitment from Matthias Farley of Charlotte, N.C., according to IrishIllustrated.com. Farley is designated an athlete by the Irish and will likely come in as a cornerback.
IU gets 2 games in prime time
Indiana’s football games against Towson and Akron will be in prime time on the Big Ten Network. The Hoosiers will face Towson at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2 and will face Akron at 7 p.m. Sept. 25.
HIGH SCHOOLS
Thomas earns another honor
Bishop Luers senior Deshaun Thomas was named to the 2010 All-USA boys basketball third team by USA Today. The Indiana Mr. Basketball was also named an All-American by Parade Magazine and McDonald’s.
2 Garrett athletes choose colleges
Garrett seniors Spencer Burns and Geoff Getts have signed letters of intent. A football player, Burns will be headed to Wisconsin-Whitewater. A track & field athlete, Getts signed with Indiana Wesleyan.
HOCKEY
Komets goalie 1st-team all-star
Goaltender Tim Haun was the only Komets player selected as a first-team all-star in the IHL. Joining him were defensemen Matt Krug of Muskegon and Daniel Tetrault of Port Huron, plus Muskegon forwards Robin Bouchard and Todd Robinson and Bloomington forward Craig MacDonald. Two Komets were selected to the IHL’s all-rookie team: Defenseman Frankie DeAngelis and forward Sean O’Connor. Also making it were Flint goaltender Rob Nolan, Muskegon defenseman Matt Krug, Port Huron forward Mickael Bedard and Flint forward John Mori.
