Report: Steve Lavin has interest in Arizona State head coaching job
Mar 27, 2015, 10:02 PM | Updated: 10:03 pm
Earlier this week, Arizona State athletic director Ray Anderson made the decision to part ways with men’s head basketball coach Herb Sendek.
Friday, St. John’s came to a similar conclusion with their head coach, Steve Lavin, in what was described as a “mutual parting.”
So does that mean Lavin should be considered a candidate for the vacant job in Tempe?
Our own Paul Calvisi indicated as much on Twitter Friday afternoon.
#ASU Update: following exit from St. John's, source confirms Steve Lavin “would definitely be interested” in head coaching job at Arizona St
— Paul Calvisi (@PaulCalvisi) March 27, 2015
Arizona Sports’ morning co-host has also tweeted on the matter.
I still believe Lavin is by far the best choice but I think Capel is still in first place. However…
— doug franz (@doug987FM) March 27, 2015
With Lavin's departure, more boosters have realized the opportunity to go after Lavin is real.
— doug franz (@doug987FM) March 27, 2015
Lavin, 50, spent the last five seasons at St. John’s, leading the Red Storm to a 92-72 record and two NCAA Tournament appearances in that span.
This season, St. John’s went 21-12 and was eliminated by San Diego State in the second round, 76-64.
Prior to his stint in New York, Lavin worked as a college basketball broadcaster. Before that, he was the head coach at UCLA from 1996 to 2003. The Bruins made five straight NCAA Tournament trips, including an advancement to the Elite 8 in the coach’s first season in L.A.
Check out all the ASU coaching candidates here.
