St. Bonaventure athletic director Joe Manhertz resigned abruptly Saturday, in the midst of questions regarding the men’s basketball program opting out from competing in the National Invitation Tournament without initially informing its players and fans.
Manhertz issued a statement a day after ESPN reported that St. Bonaventure had turned down an NIT bid. Manhertz cited “the best interest of our student athletes” for turning down the offer.