Billy Donovan, head coach of the Chicago Bulls, stated that he has not been contacted by the University of Kentucky regarding their men's basketball coaching vacancy. He reaffirmed his commitment to the Bulls and expressed his focus on the team. Donovan's name has been rumored as a potential candidate for the Kentucky job.
said he has not had any contact with the University of Kentucky about its men's basketball coaching vacancy and reiterated his commitment to the Bulls prior to the team's game Tuesday night against the
John Calipari's sudden departure after 15 seasons as coach over the weekend left the Kentucky men's basketball job vacant. Donovan's name has been speculated as one of the Wildcats' top targets.Donovan, who began his coaching career as an assistant at Kentucky under Rick Pitino from 1989-93, was most successful at the collegiate level, winning back-to-back national championships at the University of Florida.
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