Articles tagged: Rob Murphy

No. 4 Syracuse pummels Eastern Michigan 84-48 in Rob Murphy and Da'Shonte Riley's return to Carrier Dome

Posted: Dec 03, 2012

For Eastern Michigan men's basketball coach Rob Murphy and junior center Da'Shonte Riley, Monday night's game against No. 4 Syracuse was not only an opportunity to face one of the nation's elite programs, it was ... Read more »

Eastern Michigan adds $150K, bonuses and a year to basketball coach Rob Murphy's contract

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Posted: Sep 17, 2012

Rob Murphy is still the head men's basketball coach at Eastern Michigan University, but keeping him and his staff in Ypsilanti won't be cheap. Read more »

Basketball coach Rob Murphy will remain at Eastern Michigan

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Posted: Aug 16, 2012

The Eastern Michigan athletic department announced Thursday evening that Rob Murphy will remain its men's basketball coach, ending speculation that he was leaving after one season for a position with the Orlando Magic. Read more »

Leaving EMU could cost men's basketball coach Rob Murphy $210,000

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Posted: Aug 16, 2012

If Eastern Michigan University men's basketball coach Rob Murphy is indeed leaving for a job in the NBA, it could end up costing him a pretty penny. According to Murphy's contract, he would owe the university $210,000 -- the equivalent to one year's pay -- if he terminates the agreement "without cause" prior to the completion of the five-year deal. Read more »

Reports: After 1 season, EMU basketball coach Rob Murphy leaving for position with Orlando Magic

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Posted: Aug 14, 2012

Rob Murphy’s list of accomplishments in his first year as the Eastern Michigan University men’s basketball coach was an impressive one. There reportedly will be no second-year list. According to multiple reports, Murphy has accepted ... Read more »

EMU's Rob Murphy named Mid-American Conference basketball Coach of the Year

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Posted: Mar 05, 2012

The list of first-year accomplishments keeps growing for Eastern Michigan basketball coach Rob Murphy. Murphy was named the Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year on Monday after leading the Eagles to their first MAC West ... Read more »

Rob Murphy's homecoming trip to Syracuse came at difficult time

Posted: Nov 30, 2011

First-year Eastern Michigan basketball coach Rob Murphy returned to Syracuse on Tuesday, but any joyful homecoming festivities were overshadowed by the sexual assault accusations against former Syracuse assistant Bernie Fine. Donna Ditota of the Syracuse ... Read more »

Eastern Michigan basketball adds third transfer, Daylen Harrison from Wyoming

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Posted: Jun 28, 2011

The Eastern Michigan basketball team added its third transfer this month, announcing today that 6-foot-6 forward Daylen Harrison from Wyoming has joined the program. He joins previously-announced transfers DaShonte Riley from Syracuse and Glenn Bryant ... Read more »

Updated: 7-footer DaShonte Riley follows coach Rob Murphy from Syracuse to Eastern Michigan

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Posted: Jun 15, 2011

New Eastern Michigan basketball coach Rob Murphy completed his coaching staff on Monday. On Wednesday, he started bringing in players. And the first is a big one. DaShonte Riley, a 7-foot center, will transfer from ... Read more »

Q&A: New Eastern Michigan basketball coach Rob Murphy talks philosophy, influence and staff

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Posted: Apr 24, 2011

When Rob Murphy was hired as Eastern Michigan's new basketball coach this week, he brought connections to his home city, Detroit, as well as a breadth of experience as an assistant coach. He also happens ... Read more »

New Eastern Michigan basketball coach Rob Murphy: 'I will not let you down'

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Posted: Apr 21, 2011

He took the stage in a room full of supporters and old colleagues, players he once coached and was about to coach. In the atrium just outside the Eastern Michigan basketball court, Rob Murphy started ... Read more »