Abercrombie Named West
Squad Most Valuable Player

Cory Abercrombie was selected the Most Valuable
Player of the West Squad in the College Basketball
Invitational All-Star Game Saturday (Apr. 26). The
Pittsburg State University All-American capped the
week’s competition by logging 15 points and 15
rebounds in the West’s 107-85 loss to the East
Squad in a game televised live on ESPNU.

Pittsburg State University basketball coach Gene Iba announced today that Jeff Hafer, who served the past five seasons as assistant coach for the Gorillas, has resigned from his position to pursue other professional opportunities. Hafer, a seven-year PSU staff member, will remain at his post until the end of his contract on June 14.

Hafer, a Joplin, Mo., native, was elevated to Assistant Head Coach status on Feb. 1. He became a full-time assistant with the Pitt State program on May 14, 2003, after serving two years as a graduate assisant for the Gorillas.

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