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LOGAN, Utah, (AP) -- Tony Benford of Arizona State has been hired as an assistant basketball coach at Utah State.
He succeeds Don Holst, who resigned after last season. Benford, 42, spent eight seasons at ASU, the last two as an associate head coach.
USU coach Stew Morrill said Benford "has been a successful Division I assistant coach for a long time and understands the position. Tony has recruited some great players through the years and has had valuable experience in every phase of coaching college basketball.
"He also brings high character, loyalty and enthusiasm to Utah State Basketball, and we are delighted to have him on board as an Aggie," he said.
Benford said, "This is a great opportunity for me to continue to grow as a basketball coach and work for one of the best programs in the Western Athletic Conference in Utah State."
Prior to his stint at ASU, Benford spent six seasons at New Mexico,
(Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) APTV-07-12-06 2235MDT
