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College basketball fans in the Milwaukee area might only recognize Queens University in North Carolina because UW-Milwaukee's Bart Landy was head coach for the Royals in two different stints.
Well, get to know another Queens coach in Grant Leonard, who has even deeper Wisconsin ties.
The 45-year-old Leonard played at Martin Luther High School, and his first coaching job was as an assistant at Shorewood High School in the 2004-05 season.
He replaced Lundy as head coach at Queens in 2022. The school began a transition to NCAA Division I that year after being a Division II power under Lundy.
This is the first season that Queens has been eligible to compete in NCAA postseasons and the Royals took advantage by winning the Atlantic Sun Tournament title and earning an automatic NCAA bid. Queens beat Central Arkansas in overtime despite allowing 49 points from ex-Wisconsin player Camren Hunter.
“It’s a life-changing moment for us,” Leonard told The Charlotte Observer after the game. “It’s going to be unbelievable for our admissions (department) and for the publicity for the school. I’m just so proud of everyone for believing.”
The NCAA Tournament introduces new characters to the nation every year, and Leonard is a good candidate. He is fond of gaudy sweaters, including holiday ones that state "Gangsta Wrapper" and "Leftovers Are For Quitters." Leonard estimated he has a stash of 40-50 holiday looks.
Queens, located in Charlotte, will likely be a 15th seed in the Big Dance, but Leonard doesn't care.
“To reference poker, we just want a chip and a chair,” Leonard told the Charlotte Observer. “And an opportunity to put our cards on the table.”
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin native Grant Leonard leads Queens to Atlantic Sun title
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Well, get to know another Queens coach in Grant Leonard, who has even deeper Wisconsin ties.
The 45-year-old Leonard played at Martin Luther High School, and his first coaching job was as an assistant at Shorewood High School in the 2004-05 season.
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He replaced Lundy as head coach at Queens in 2022. The school began a transition to NCAA Division I that year after being a Division II power under Lundy.
This is the first season that Queens has been eligible to compete in NCAA postseasons and the Royals took advantage by winning the Atlantic Sun Tournament title and earning an automatic NCAA bid. Queens beat Central Arkansas in overtime despite allowing 49 points from ex-Wisconsin player Camren Hunter.
“It’s a life-changing moment for us,” Leonard told The Charlotte Observer after the game. “It’s going to be unbelievable for our admissions (department) and for the publicity for the school. I’m just so proud of everyone for believing.”
The NCAA Tournament introduces new characters to the nation every year, and Leonard is a good candidate. He is fond of gaudy sweaters, including holiday ones that state "Gangsta Wrapper" and "Leftovers Are For Quitters." Leonard estimated he has a stash of 40-50 holiday looks.
Queens, located in Charlotte, will likely be a 15th seed in the Big Dance, but Leonard doesn't care.
“To reference poker, we just want a chip and a chair,” Leonard told the Charlotte Observer. “And an opportunity to put our cards on the table.”
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin native Grant Leonard leads Queens to Atlantic Sun title
Continue reading...
