Very weird deal out of the MAAC on Tuesday, where former Louisville assistant Steve Masiello was abruptly fired at Manhattan.
No reason for the firing was given, and the only statement made by athletic director Marianne Reilly stated that “we determined that it was the right time to begin rebuilding from the top down.” Many would disagree with the “right time” statement considering the season starts in less than two weeks and the Jaspers were picked second in the preseason MAAC poll. This was set to be Masiello’s 12th season with the program.
Immediately following the news, several Manhattan players announced that they were entering the transfer portal, including MAAC preseason Player of the Year Jose Perez.