Dave Boling: As Dan Monson is welcomed home, the Inland Northwest hoop scene grows further intertwined

Apr. 15—With Dan Monson's hiring at Eastern Washington, the Inland Northwest basketball environment further closed into a flat circle, a hoop, perhaps, with common elements woven and connected like nylon netting. This collective excellence, with men's and women's programs flourishing at the region's schools, is good for the players, the programs, and the fans. Monson's return further enhances …