Jerrance: Kentucky contacted him

Jerrance: Kentucky contacted him

Jerrance: Kentucky contacted him

Posted by: Paul Klee
Saturday, May 15, 2010 4:18 PM

Kentucky contacted Jerrance Howard in regards to an assistant coach opening on the UK staff, Howard said Friday.

UK coach John Calipari has a vacant spot on his staff after former assistant Rod Strickland was reassigned to an administrative position. An Illinois assistant who would be entering his fourth season at his alma mater, Howard confirmed by phone this is the second time Kentucky has approached him about a position on its staff. He declined further comment on the situation.

He said he returned from a Nike coaching clinic in Portland today.

It's possible Illinois would work on a new deal for Howard, who has been instrumental in the Illini's recruiting turnaround. Last year Illinois acknowledged Howard's value to the program by awarding a $60,000 raise that lifted his annual salary to about $180,000. His contract was extended through 2013.

That other programs still are calling is another sign Howard's star is rising in the recruiting world. He also has ties to Kentucky, having worked there in an administrative capacity under Billy Gillispie.


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