Air Force names Reynolds men's basketball coach

Apr 17, 2007 - 5:38 PM COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (Ticker) -- Jeff Reynolds capitalized on Jeff Bzdelik's departure.

Less than three weeks after Bzdelik bolted for Colorado, Reynolds on Tuesday was named the new men's basketball coach at Air Force.

An assistant under Bzdelik the last two seasons, Reynolds signed a five-year contract. He becomes the seventh coach in school history and fourth in the last five years

"Jeff Reynolds has a distinguished record as an assistant and head coach and has been honored at every level," Air Force athletic director Dr. Hans Mueh said. "He has great success as a coach at eight different Division I and II programs before coming to Air Force at coach Bzdelik's request and was a key factor in Air Force's success as his top assistant coach."

Bzdelik, who went 50-16 at Air Force, re-signed earlier this month for a more lucrative deal at Colorado.