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Newsweek
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Former Lakers Rival Earns Surprising Amount as College Coach
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former NBA star guard Mike Bibby recently took on a new role as the head basketball coach for the men's team at Sacramento State. This will be the second head coaching job for Bibby, as he had previously spent time at his old high school, Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix. More NBA news: Timberwolves Reveal Big Injury Update on Anthony Edwards Sacramento State will pay the former NBA star $521,004 per year, as part of a five-year contract. This number is a little higher than the original number that was expected, $470,000. The two sides negotiated the price of his deal after Bibby accepted the role. Sacramento State is now looking to heavily compete in the Big Sky Conference, with Bibby playing a massive role in that. According to Sportico, Bibby will receive $300,000 in base salary, $200,004 in supplement compensation and talent fees, and a $21,000 yearly retention bonus. The former star is also eligible to earn up to $335,000 in performance and academic bonuses. In addition to Bibby, Sacramento State also added former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal to take over as the general manager of basketball operations. SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Peja Stojakovic #16 of the Sacramento Kings stands next to his teammates Chris Webber #4 and Mike Bibby #10 during the game against the Memphis Gizzlies at Arco Arena on... SACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Peja Stojakovic #16 of the Sacramento Kings stands next to his teammates Chris Webber #4 and Mike Bibby #10 during the game against the Memphis Gizzlies at Arco Arena on November 19, 2004 in Sacramento, California. More Photo byBibby was the former No. 2 overall pick in the 1998 NBA draft, being selected by the Vancouver Grizzlies. The guard was traded to the Sacramento Kings, and his career fully took off. As a member of the Kings, Bibby averaged 17.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, while shooting 43.9 percent from the field. In his career, Bibby averaged 14.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game over 1001 games. More news: Drake Claims Michael Jordan Lost $20K on Ping Pong Because He Couldn't Stop Gambling Bibby was an instrumental part of the Kings' success in the early 2000s, helping them get to the Western Conference Finals one year. Sacramento and the Los Angeles Lakers were bitter rivals during this time, and Bibby became a thorn in the side of almost every team he faced off against. Bibby was one of the better point guards during the prime of his career, and the Kings were a legitimate title contender because of it. The veteran guard also spent time in his career playing for the Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards, Miami Heat, and New York Knicks. More NBA news: NBA Makes Decision on Punishment for Pacers Star Tyrese Haliburton After Wild Post-Win Celebration Steph Curry Reacts to Facing Anthony Edwards Ahead of Warriors-Timberwolves Series Warriors' Jimmy Butler Issues Concerning Message About Injury Status For more Kings, NBA news, and rumors, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Shaquille O'Neal to join Mike Bibby's staff at Sacramento State as voluntary general manager
Mike Bibby was hired at Sacramento State earlier this year in what will be his first coaching job at the college level Shaquille O'Neal's son, Shaqir O'Neal, is set to transfer into Sac State, too. () Shaquille O'Neal is following his son to college. Shaq has agreed to become the general manager of the men's basketball program at Sacramento State, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Monday night. The roll will be a voluntary one for Shaq. Shaquille O'Neal has agreed to become the men's basketball general manager of Sacramento State, sources tell ESPN. It will be a voluntary role for Shaq, whose son, Shaqir O'Neal, also plays for Sac State under Mike Bibby. Shaq and Bibby form a star duo as college GM and coach. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 29, 2025 Shaq will join Mike Bibby, who was hired as the program's next head coach earlier this year, at Sac State. Bibby, who spent half of his NBA career playing for the Sacramento Kings, will take over in what will be his first college head coaching job. He recently helped lead his former high school in Arizona to five state titles. Bibby and Shaq will attempt to turn the Hornets program around. The school is set to open a new basketball facility on campus next fall, though the Hornets have had just two winning seasons since they started playing in 1991. They have yet to make the NCAA tournament, and Bibby will be the fifth head coach in the last six seasons. Shaq's son, Shaqir O'Neal, has committed to play for Bibby next year. Shaqir spent last season at Florida A&M, where he averaged 6.7 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. The 21-year-old spent three seasons at Texas Southern before that, too. Then on Tuesday, the Hornets landed UCF transfer and former high school star Mikey Williams, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Williams was a social media sensation throughout high school and landed a massive endorsement deal from Puma, but he largely fell off after facing a legal battle following a shooting at his San Diego home in 2023. He later reached a plea deal. He averaged 5.1 points while playing 14 minutes per game last season at UCF. Bibby and Shaq never played with each other in the league, though they squared off plenty of times throughout their careers. Shaq is the latest NBA player to agree to work as a general manager at the college level. Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will be the assistant general manager at Davidson, and Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young is doing the same at Oklahoma. Shaq played in the league from 1992-2011. The Hall of Famer is currently working as an analyst at TNT on "Inside the NBA."
Irish Times
05-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Irish manufacturers optimistic despite volatility
About nine out of 10 Irish factory owners are optimistic about their businesses this year as sales and orders hold up, new research shows. Bibby Financial Services' Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) confidence tracker recently found that 92 per cent of Irish businesses surveyed plan to invest this year, despite ongoing volatility. That study also found that 87 per cent of manufacturers were confident about their prospects, despite concerns about costs and raw material supplies. Almost three-quarters of manufacturers say that sales have increased this year, while 21 per cent say that they have remained the same. READ MORE Two-thirds expect sales to continue growing over the next six months, while another 26 per cent predict that they will be steady. Just 8 per cent expect a slide in revenues. However, manufacturing continues to face challenges, the survey indicates. According to the finance firm, high costs are a key fear for 16 per cent of manufacturers, with energy bills a close second at 13 per cent while 11 per cent fear disruptions to supplies. About one in five owners are weighing possible acquisitions or mergers this year, and 16 per cent would consider selling their business to another entity. One-third are considering management buyouts or buy-ins, the survey indicates. Bibby's survey found increased interest in mergers and acquisitions among SMEs generally, with more than two thirds of these businesses weighing those options as a means of raising capital or boosting competitiveness. Its data indicate a shift towards management buyouts, where a company's management takes over the business from existing owners, or acquisitions. Companies considering different deals have to weigh the cost of borrowing against the benefits of using equity, which cuts risk but dilutes ownership, the report notes. On average, Irish businesses plan to invest €193,000 in the coming months, mostly on digital technology or artificial intelligence, the figures show. About one-third of companies are likely to make significant investments this year. 100 days of Trump: 'It's like The Karate Kid, tax on, tax off, tariffs on, tariffs off' Listen | 42:49 Overall, the study shows that business confidence among Irish SMEs is high, with 88 per cent optimistic about their prospects for this year. However, Bibby's survey shows that many such businesses face challenges when it comes to raising finance. About four in 10 feel that banks do not offer enough funding for expansion, investment or day-to-day operations. Alternative lending is becoming increasingly important under those circumstances, says Bibby. Banking and Payments Federation figures show that nonbank lenders account for one third or new SME lending, worth around €4.5 billion. 'The trend is reflected in our current survey, which shows nonbank lenders (55 per cent) are now a more preferred source of external finance than high street banks (45 per cent) reflecting a shift away from traditional banks,' notes the report. Mark O'Rourke, Ireland managing director, Bibby Financial Services, said that Irish SMEs are adapting, 'capitalising on emerging market opportunities, and strategically positioning themselves for future expansion'. Bibby Financial Services specialises in aiding SMEs with funding, including cash flow, expansion or mergers and acquisitions.
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Shaquille O'Neal takes surprising new job to team up with ex-NBA star Mike Bibby
Shaquille O'Neal will team up with former Kings star Mike Bibby after accepting a surprise new role. NBA Hall of Famer O'Neal, 53, has kept busy in retirement as an analyst on TNT's Inside the NBA. However, the Lakers icon will be adding a bit more to his plate after accepting a voluntary role as the general manager of Sacramento State's men's basketball team, the Daily Mail can confirm. The news was first reported by ESPN's Shams Charania. Bibby, a 14-year NBA veteran, was hired as the program's head coach last month. The move will also see O'Neal work closely with his son, Shaqir, who plays for Sacramento State. Shaqir recently transferred to the school from Florida A&M. The role of general manager has become prevalent in college sports' new NIL landscape, with several current and former sports stars tapped for the job at other schools. Former Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is serving as GM at his alma mater, Stanford, while current NBA stars Trae Young and Stephen Curry have recently been named assistant GM at Oklahoma and Davidson respectively. O'Neal was a minority owner of the Kings from 2013 to 2022 but otherwise has not had front office experience. Bibby, meanwhile, previously coached for Shadow Mountain High School and then Hillcrest Prep High School. He and O'Neal will look to turn around a Sacramento State program which went 7-25 last season under now-former coach Michael Czepil.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Report: Sacramento State hires Shaquille O'Neal as a voluntary GM
Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal has agreed to become the general manager of the men's basketball program at Sacramento State under new coach Mike Bibby. A person familiar with the situation said Monday that O'Neal will take the voluntary job for the program that his son, Shaqir, recently joined as a player. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the school hadn't made an announcement. Advertisement ESPN first reported the news. Bibby, the former NBA star for the Sacramento Kings, was hired as head coach for the Hornets last month as the school tries to raise its profile in collegiate athletics. One of the first additions Bibby made was signing Shaqir O'Neal as a transfer from Florida A&M. Now Bibby has O'Neal's father involved in the program. O'Neal is the latest high-profile athlete to take on a general manager role at a college program. Stephen Curry was recently announced as the assistant general manager at Davidson and Trae Young has that same role at Oklahoma. O'Neal won four NBA titles, three NBA Finals MVPs and a league MVP during his 19-year career in the NBA. He is currently an analyst on TNT's 'Inside the NBA' show. He also served as a minority owner of the Sacramento Kings from 2013-22. Advertisement Sacramento State went 7-25 this season under interim coach Michael Czepil, who was promoted last spring after David Patrick left to take a job as associate head coach at LSU. The Hornets had gone 28-42 in two seasons under Patrick and the program has never made an NCAA Tournament since moving up to Division I in 1991-92. The Hornets have had a winning record only twice since then, going 16-14 in 2019-20 and 21-12 in 2014-15.
