athletic director Joe Manhertz resigned abruptly, the university announced Saturday, in the midst of questions regarding the men's basketball program opting out from competing in the NIT without initially informing its players and fans.
St. Bonaventure provided no details behind Manhertz's departure after two-plus years on the job, except to say school president Jeff Gingerich accepted his letter of resignation Friday night. "I want to thank Joe for the contributions he's made to the athletics department the last three years," Gingerich said in a statement."Joe made a number of excellent coaching hires and was instrumental in helping to launch the athletics pillar of our Bolder Bonaventure fundraising campaign. We wish him the very best in his career."Manhertz took over at the Atlantic 10 school -- located a 90-minute drive south of Buffalo, New York -- in August 2021.
After ESPN reported Tuesday that St. Bonaventure turned down an NIT bid, Manhertz issued a statement a day later saying the Bonnies opted out from postseason tournament consideration while acknowledging that information wasn't communicated to players or the public. Manhertz cited travel logistics, injuries and the uncertainty of players potentially entering the transfer portal as reasons for informing the NIT selection committee Sunday of the school's decision to not be considered. He said the decision was reached by athletic department administration and the coaching staff and made"in the best interest of our student athletes."
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