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[KRIV FOX 26] Memphis Hires Ex Rice Coach

Discussion in 'NBA Draft' started by amorephd, Apr 16, 2009.

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  1. amorephd

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    MARK BERMAN
    HOUSTON - College basketball sources told Fox 26 Sports Wednesday Willis Wilson, the all-time winningest basketball coach at Rice, has accepted the job as an assistant coach at Memphis.

    He becomes one of the first hires by new Memphis head coach Josh Pastner.

    Wilson and Pastner have not been available for comment but in an interview with FOX 26 Tuesday Pastner had high praise for Wilson.

    "I have known Willis for a long time," Pastner said Tuesday. " Coach Wilson is as classy a person as you will find. His reputation is impeccable and he is a very good basketball coach."

    Wilson was the head coach at Rice for 16 years, compiling a record of 219-246.
     
    #1 amorephd, Apr 16, 2009
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    He is a good coach and a very nice hire by Josh Pastner.
     
    #2 rikesh316, Apr 16, 2009
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    ...I agree...I'm glad he is coaching again...
     
    #3 amorephd, Apr 16, 2009
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    Very good guy but Memphis' program will nosedive. He will not meet the expectations they are accustomed to.
     
    #4 A_3PO, Apr 16, 2009
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    It's ok -> he's just an assistant.
     
    #5 Baqui99, Apr 16, 2009
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    That's what I get for not paying attention.
     
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    He is a top notch guy and a good basketball coach.
     
    #7 Houston Native, Apr 16, 2009
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