Jim Calhoun ‘not interested’ in BC


Calhoun states he's 'not interested' in BC task

Former UConn men's basketball teacher Jim Calhoun shared Tuesday that he is not interested in the uninhabited position at Boston College.

Calhoun emphatically stated "I'm not interested" when asked about the BC work, although he did share he would certainly consider training again in the best circumstances.

"I would think of coaching, however it needs to be the perfect scenario," he said. "I do not need to go searching for a job. That's not really what I'm preferring to do. Yet if something unique came, I feel I still have adequate zip, power and definitely love for the game, love for competitors, that I would certainly do it. However it 'd have to be the appropriate circumstance for me and for that institution.

"At this certain factor I just don't understand if I would certainly locate the solution at Boston University. Nothing versus Boston University, it's a fantastic college, it's a fantastic school in just what will certainly be, in my opinion, the most effective basketball conference in America.

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"I have not spoken to individuals at BC. BC has not talked to me. You might think of that with all my Boston connects a bunch of people have actually called me. That's type of a normal thing, that happens with people. I will never ever state never ever considering that I enjoy the game and the appropriate situation for me and for the school I would certainly think about. But at this point I'm not interested.".

Calhoun, 71, stepped down prior to the beginning of last season, after having actually endured a damaged hip in a bike-riding fall. The guarding champion Huskies went 20-14 in his final season, shedding in the preliminary of the NCAA event.

He hails the Boston suburban area of Braintree and trained at Northeastern from 1972 to 1986.

Boston University parted means with Steve Donahue earlier in the week after four years and a 54-76 mark. The Eagles were 8-24 this period, 4-14 in Atlantic Shore Conference play.