Rick Malnati

[BradleyBrave]

Anyone know what he's up to these days? I know he stepped down from the head coaching spot at New Trier after the 2008 season, and was 'looking for a new challenge', but haven't heard anything since then. He would be a GREAT addition to this staff next year with his BU ties, Chicago recruiting connections, and most importantly, coaching experience. He would be an ideal fit for that Chuck Buescher role that we've struggled to fill since he retired.

[Da Coach]

Last I heard, he was enjoying his "retirement", and helping with the family business.

[dogsrus]

Anyone know what he's up to these days? I know he stepped down from the head coaching spot at New Trier after the 2008 season, and was 'looking for a new challenge', but haven't heard anything since then. He would be a GREAT addition to this staff next year with his BU ties, Chicago recruiting connections, and most importantly, coaching experience. He would be an ideal fit for that Chuck Buescher role that we've struggled to fill since he retired.

How about Jake E.'s dad......now THAT would be a coup.

I know I know.....when pigs fly.

[houstontxbrave]

I think we really need a coach who is experienced in developing bigs and not at the high school level. Unless that new coach is Jeff Wilkins(who I want most), then the new assistant really needs to be an experienced college coach with big man development skills.

[dogsrus]

I think we really need a coach who is experienced in developing bigs and not at the high school level. Unless that new coach is Jeff Wilkins(who I want most), then the new assistant really needs to be an experienced college coach with big man development skills.

And we would need that coach to feel like those bigs he was developing would get utilized. I get the impression thats why Merf left. Just my "gut" or a "hunch" if you will....

[Da Coach]

How about Jake E.'s dad......now THAT would be a coup.

I know I know.....when pigs fly.

Assistant coaches in the NBA are very well paid, and their goal, in most cases, is to move up to a head coaching position. I am not aware of any examples of active and successful NBA coaches dropping down to the college level, especially as an assistant.
Though Kevin Eastman would make a fantastic coach, for these reasons and others, I can assure that he will not be an assistant college coach any time soon.

I think we really need a coach who is experienced in developing bigs and not at the high school level. Unless that new coach is Jeff Wilkins(who I want most), then the new assistant really needs to be an experienced college coach with big man development skills.

I believe Jeff Wilkins has never coached at any level. Simply stated- he is not a coach.
So, sorry houston, I would advise fans not to pursue this rumor.

[houstontxbrave]

I believe Jeff Wilkins has never coached at any level. Simply stated- he is not a coach.
So, sorry houston, I would advise fans not to pursue this rumor.

Not a rumor it is a wish from me here in Texas... there have been plenty of College Assisant coaches who have zero "coaching" experience. He unlike some has atleast played this sport at a high level. So his experience in playing is not unworthy of a spot as a coach.

[dogsrus]

Assistant coaches in the NBA are very well paid, and their goal, in most cases, is to move up to a head coaching position. I am not aware of any examples of active and successful NBA coaches dropping down to the college level, especially as an assistant.
Though Kevin Eastman would make a fantastic coach, for these reasons and others, I can assure that he will not be an assistant college coach any time soon.

The only person that can issue any "assurances" of coming to BU or not would be Jakes dad...but I agree its not likley to happen THUS the " When pigs fly" notation.

[dogsrus]

Anyone know what he's up to these days?

Rick is doing braodcast for a HS game on comcast as we speak.....Foreman vs Whitney.

[real fan]

Not a rumor it is a wish from me here in Texas... there have been plenty of College Assisant coaches who have zero "coaching" experience. He unlike some has atleast played this sport at a high level. So his experience in playing is not unworthy of a spot as a coach.

He just might be able to teach our post players something as we need help from someone in that area.

[Braves4Life]

I believe Jeff Wilkins has never coached at any level. Simply stated- he is not a coach.
So, sorry houston, I would advise fans not to pursue this rumor.

... there have been plenty of College Assisant coaches who have zero "coaching" experience. He unlike some has atleast played this sport at a high level. So his experience in playing is not unworthy of a spot as a coach.

Yea, right. Can you imagine the uproar from those who complain about the lack of experience our current assistants have? Or are these people one and the same?

[BradleyBrave]

Kevin Eastman is so much more qualified to coach than the rest of our staff it's not even funny. There's no chance he would come to BU to be anything other than the head coach. I'm guessing he isn't going to want to leave the comfortable life of an NBA assistant for anything.