More details and comments from both schools

Here's a post from senior writer Jennifer Hart.

It’s been a hectic few days for Athletic Director Gary Walters. Between his position as the head of the NCAA selection committee and the news that head men’s basketball coach Joe Scott ’87 would be taking the same position at the University of Denver, Walters has had a lot on his plate.

“Joe informed me on Thursday that he had had contact with Denver and that he was a finalist for the job and that he was going to interview,” Walters said in an interview with the Daily Princetonian. “My understanding is that he went through the interview process on Monday and they offered him the job on Tuesday. He called me around 6 o’clock or so on Tuesday evening to inform me that he indeed had accepted the job, and upon hearing that I wished him the best of luck.”

The news was released to the public via ESPN.com in an article written by Andy Katz. The University of Denver held a press conference on Wednesday where Vice Chancellor for Athletics Peg Bradley-Doppes welcomed Joe Soctt to the Pioneer family.

“Throughout college basketball today, right now I think there are 22 Division I programs looking for a coach,” Doppes said at the press conference. “Many programs are looking for the next Joe Scott. We are pleased to bring the original.”

When asked by the Daily Princetonian how Scott’s 38-45 record at Princeton affected their choice, Doppes responded that she had watched game film and felt Scott had a great understanding of the game and was running a good system for the Tigers.

Doppes said she has complete confidence in Scott’s ability.

“[Scott] will help us develop a shared vision, a brand, a brand called Denver Basketball, the emphasis being on Denver, our University, and our city. It's my pleasure, truly a pleasure, to introduce the new men's basketball coach of your Denver Pioneers,” Doppes said in the press conference.

Princeton will now begin its own search for a new coach, and Walters expects it will be completed within the month. There are no hard feelings, however, and Walters believes Scott will succeed in the West.

“For whatever reasons, Joe finally decided it was time to move on, and I wish him the best of luck,” Walters said.