Lewisburg, Pa. ? Dave Paulsen was hired as Bucknell’s basketball coach after coaching Williams of Division III the last eight years. He replaces Pat Flannery, who said last month he was leaving July 1 after coaching the Bison for 14 years.

Paulsen guided Williams to the Division III national title in 2003 and had a 170-53 record there. He also coached LeMoyne and St. Lawrence.