April 8, 200917 yr UK coach John Calipari has hired three assistants: John Robic, Rod Strickland and Orlando Antiqua. They worked with Calipari in Memphis. All three attended a 45-minute practice Wednesday. Robic and Calipari worked together on Larry Brown's staff at Kansas, then at Massachusetts and Memphis. Like Calipari, Robic grew up in the Pittsburgh area. Orlando Antigua is a former Pittsburgh player who went to Memphis after spending the last five seasons on his alma mater's staff. http://www.kentucky.com/818/story/755024.html
April 8, 200917 yr I remember Orlando Antiqua playing for Pittsburgh when they beat Kentucky. I am wanting to say he was on the team that beat Kentucky at Rupp Arena in the UKIT, but he may have played on the Pitt team that beat Kentucky with Vonteego Cummings in Puerto Rico.
April 8, 200917 yr Author And now its complete. There is still one assistant coaching position left open. Prolly will be someone with Kentucky ties.
April 8, 200917 yr Is Scott Padgett next? Can't wait for Wireman or SSF to fill us in. I doubt it will be Padgett, but what do I know? :sssh:
April 8, 200917 yr The Rod Strickland? Yes...it is the Rod Strickland who played in the NBA. I believe with the Blazers for quite a while. I watched a report about him coaching with Calipari a couple of weeks ago. Supposively he is a pretty strong coach and Calipari seems to believe that he will make a name for himself on the coaching level someday.
April 8, 200917 yr Yes...it is the Rod Strickland who played in the NBA. I believe with the Blazers for quite a while. I watched a report about him coaching with Calipari a couple of weeks ago. Supposively he is a pretty strong coach and Calipari seems to believe that he will make a name for himself on the coaching level someday. Rod also still carries quite a bit of clout in New York City, which helps when recruiting rolls around.
April 8, 200917 yr Is Scott Padgett next? Can't wait for Wireman or SSF to fill us in. :laugh: I'm sure his sourses have told him something...
April 8, 200917 yr I saw Coach Cal walking near the library today at around 5:45 with a crew of about 8 guys.
April 8, 200917 yr I like having an NBA guy on the staff like that. It gives them a face they maybe saw on TV at one time and they can relate too trying to get to that level.
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