Is Calipari going to the NBA?
That’s a question that’s turned the stomachs of UK fans over the last few weeks. All of your worries seem to be over as Cleavland makes an offer to Tom Izzo (head coach at Michigan State), and Chicago hires Tom Thibodeau (Boston Celtics Asst Coach).
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Here’s what “The News-Herald” had to say about the Cavaliers offer to Izzo…
[QUOTE]The Cavs’ recruiting efforts have been done behind the scenes. The source said Cavs owner Dan Gilbert wants Izzo desperately.
“He has been talked about before in this way and will be again,” Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis told The Associated Press when Izzo’s name was linked to an opening at the University of Oregon. “We have to consider that part of the deal when you have the best college basketball coach in the country. I talk to him all the time and I know he is totally focused on winning another national championship and taking the program to a higher level.”
Izzo, who makes an estimated $3 million a year, is under contract at Michigan State through 2016.[/QUOTE]You can read [URL=”http://www.news-herald.com/articles/2010/06/06/sports/nh2604471.txt”]the complete article here…[/URL]
Having Izzo leave the NCAA would only make things easier for Calipari to recruit the best players in the Country. Izzo is a great coach and has been a tough competitor on the court and recruiting trail. Now I just hope he takes the job!
If we were to play the “one word association” game (I think that’s what it’s called) and you said “Michigan State”, my response would be “Patrick Sparks”.
Here’s why…do you remember this one?
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