Breaking news!
Sources say Jim Calhoun has decided to coach the UConn basketball team today against St. John’s in the Big East tournament.
OK, sorry for the sarcasm but let’s just say the reports of Calhoun’s demise have been greatly exaggerated.
We’re here at Madison Square Garden for the Big East’s annual basketball party and much of the talk is around Calhoun’s future and the SNY “story” last night that “sources close to Calhoun” say he is “considering retiring at the end of the season.”
Calhoun is also considering adding more mustard to his roast beef sandwich for lunch today. I wouldn’t call that set in stone, however.
Um, the man is about to be 68 years old and, obviously, he’s had some health issues in recent years. Will he consider retiring at the end of the year? Yes, he’s said as much.
Calhoun said recently that _ like he often has in recent years _ he will wait a few weeks after the season and make a decision on his future.
The fact that he missed seven games this season and that his contract expires in June has probably increased the odds that this could by Calhoun’s last at UConn. But is he officially done? Absolutely not.
UConn officials here say they haven’t heard any retirement talk from the coach.
Calhoun isn’t available for comment before games, but let’s say it’s a safe bet that win or lose today against St. John’s the coach will set the record straight about his future plans after the game.
- Neill
