Didn't take long for Buzz

Former Demon basketball assistant coach Buzz Williams (1999-2000) was hired Monday night as the new head coach at Marquette.

Williams, 35, got a six-year contract and will be officially introduced at a press conference this afternoon. He was recommended by his two most recent bosses, departed Marquette and new Indiana coach Tom Crean, and Kentucky and rumored Oklahoma State candidate Billy Gillespie. Williams worked for Gillespie for two seasons at Texas A&M, including their Sweet 16 season in 2006.

Marquette interviewed nobody else. That says they were mightily impressed by what Williams had to say.

Congrats to Buzz - a relentless worker who stays in touch with friends in the community and the NSU family.

ALSO - Demon baseball coach J.P. Davis was rooting hard for Memphis last night in the NCAA basketball championship game. Davis grew up in Memphis and was a baseball player for the Tigers.