HoopsHype Dave Gavitt rumors  September 19, 2011 Updates
September 18, 2011 Updates  Dave Gavitt had an impact on the
world of basketball. From a career as a successful coach to
changing the face of college sports to introducing the Olympics
to a Dream Team, Gavitt’s touch was everywhere. His death Friday
night after a long illness was confirmed by his family Saturday.
He died in a hospital near his hometown of Rumford, R.I. He was
73. Gavitt coached Providence to the NCAA tournament five times,
including the Final Four in 1973. He was the driving force
behind the formation of the Big East Conference and was its
first commissioner. He was selected to coach the U.S. Olympic
team in 1980, but the United States boycotted the Moscow Games.
Gavitt was president of USA Basketball and oversaw the
introduction of NBA players onto the U.S. Olympic roster,
including the Dream Team at the 1992 Games. Boston Herald