2009.04.08
Williford in Charlottesville
I don't know where else this is being reported and don't have the time to check, but a person in the know advises me that American University assistant Jason Williford has been in Charlottesville today to discuss a position on Tony Bennett's new Virginia basketball staff.
Williford, a former UVa player from the Richmond area, has more of a school and in-state connection than anybody on the Bennett staff, which will include associate head coach and former Liberty head coach Ritchie McKay and Bennett's former Washington State aide, Ron Sanchez.
As of 7:30 p.m., my source had not heard if an offer had been made to Williford.
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This add would help recruiting in the DC/Balt area. I understand that Jason has several contacts in that area and the talent is very prolific there. Good Move if they can steal him from JJ.
Comment by Big Poppy — April 9, 2009 @ 8:32 am
Is it important for an assistant coach to have connections in the VA area? If so, then why didn't we hire an entire staff from the VA/DC area?
We purposely hired Leitao because we wanted a staff who wasn't part of the usual University of Virginia coaching tree. Now, the media seems to be saying that we need staff members who are part of the state of VA scene!
Comment by Nelson — April 10, 2009 @ 12:07 am
Orrie really likes this move for the program ..
Comment by Orrie — April 11, 2009 @ 12:47 pm