North Carolina State University Athletics
Barron Takes Head Coaching Job at Maine
5/10/2011 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
May 10, 2011
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Richard Barron has been named head women's basketball coach at the University of Maine following two seasons as an assistant coach at NC State under head coach Kellie Harper.
"I want to thank Kellie Harper for the opportunity to be a part of the Wolfpack family the last two years," said Barron. "Kellie is a terrific coach, a great boss, and a good friend. My family and I have loved our time in Raleigh."
During his time with the Wolfpack the club compiled a 34-31 record and made an appearance in the 2010 NCAA Tournament.
"First of all I am very excited for the opportunity Coach Barron has in front of him," said Harper. "He has a great basketball mind and a super rapport with players. He will work very hard to bring top-notch players and people to the University of Maine.
"The community, the University, and the athletic department are truly blessed to have Richard as a part of their family. I thank him for his time spent with our staff at NC State. While we're all happy for him and his family, he will be missed."
Barron will be named the new UMaine head coach during a Tuesday news conference in Orono, scheduled for 4 p.m., at UMaine's Memorial Gym.
"Coach Barron brings a remarkable combination of experience, vision and energy to the University of Maine," says Athletic Director Steve Abbott. "He exemplifies all the characteristics we were looking for in a head coach, particularly a track
record of success at top-quality academic institutions competing at the Division I level."
Barron came to NC State following a two-year stint as associate head coach and recruiting coordinator at Baylor. He also spent six years as head coach at Princeton, where his Tigers team won the 2006 Ivy League championship.
"The fan support at NC State has been terrific and we will miss the community that welcomed us so warmly two years ago," Barron added. "We will enjoy following the women's basketball program's continued success under Kellie's leadership. While we are excited about the opportunity that awaits us in Maine, we will always cheer for the Pack! Go Pack!"
