Calipari looking at Big East assistants

John Calipari already lured one assistant from a marquee program.

Now he's trying to get another.

Sources with knowledge of the situation have told CBSSports.com that Calipari is considering completing his staff -- now missing Derek Kellogg (new head coach at UMass) and Chuck Martin (new head coach at Marist) -- by hiring from a group of candidates that is headlined by Pittsburgh assistant Orlando Antigua and Georgetown assistant David Cox. If Calipari gets his way, one of those two will likely join John Robic and Josh Pastner on the Memphis bench next season.

Pastner is coming to Memphis from Arizona.

That move should be made official this week.

I don't believe Pastner will be at Memphis long.

He'll be a head coach in one or two years, I think.

As for Antigua and Cox, I don't know. I don't get the sense either is a year or two away from being a head coach, like Pastner seems to be. So I imagine either would be at Memphis longer than Pastner, if that's what you're asking.

UofMTigerFan Reputation: 86 Level: All-Star Since: Apr 15, 2008	Posted on: May 12, 2008 11:34 am Score: 46 Calipari looking at Big East assistants Gary thank's for the info. Wolken seems to be snoozin'. Even after your departure from the CA, you're still the best source for news about the Tigers. Great news that Cal is reloading both parts of the bench! Question about them is Memphis simply a 1, or 2, and done for these coaches? [ Reply to Comment ]
Gary Parrish Reputation: 99 Level: Superstar Since: Feb 8, 2007	Posted on: May 12, 2008 4:16 pm Score: 89 Calipari looking at Big East assistants I don't believe Pastner will be at Memphis long. He'll be a head coach in one or two years, I think. As for Antigua and Cox, I don't know. I don't get the sense either is a year or two away from being a head coach, like Pastner seems to be. So I imagine either would be at Memphis longer than Pastner, if that's what you're asking. [ Reply to Comment ]
calzone12 Reputation: 97 Level: Superstar Since: Jan 24, 2008	Posted on: May 12, 2008 5:30 pm Score: 53 Calipari looking at Big East assistants HEY GARY - ANY WORD INFO ON EBANKS VISIT TO MEMPHIS OVER THE WEEKEND ? I'D ASK THIS IN YOUR MAILBAG - BUT THERE SEEMS TO NO LONGER BE ONE. SO WHAT HAPPENED ?? [ Reply to Comment ]
TigerMan2400 Reputation: 70 Level: Pro Since: Apr 3, 2008	Posted on: May 13, 2008 11:01 am Score: 58 Calipari looking at Big East assistants I hope the other two coaches Calipari is looking too hire are as good of recruiters as Pastner. If that is the case the Tigers future looks to be very bright. [ Reply to Comment ]
DaPistol-Pat Reputation: 87 Level: All-Star Since: Feb 1, 2008	Posted on: May 15, 2008 3:39 am Score: 89 Calipari looking at Big East assistants Hey gary I am out of town right know, but I have been recieving word from friends and sources from Memphis that we are just about to anounce that we have officially joined the BIG EAST [ Reply to Comment ]
Tommy Corn Chip Reputation: 91 Level: All-Star Since: Dec 2, 2007	Posted on: May 15, 2008 1:47 pm Score: 64 Calipari looking at Big East assistants Orlando Antigua is an excellent recruiter especially in the hot New York city area. He's the reason Pitts games at Madison Square Garden have seemed like home games over the past few years. [ Reply to Comment ]

Gary Parrish

Parrish: The Thoughts