San Diego tabs Iowa State assistant JR Blount as new coach
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San Diego hired well-respected Iowa State assistant JR Blount as its new head coach, the school announced Monday.
Blount replaces Steve Lavin, who was fired last month before finishing out a 12-21 season at the West Coast Conference school.
Blount, 38, has been part of four straight NCAA Tournament teams at