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By RICHARD DEAN
Copyright 2002 Houston Chronicle
Former Rockets star Robert Reid is one of eight finalists for the vacant head men's basketball coaching position at Prairie View A&M, something athletic director Charles McClelland would neither confirm nor deny.
"We have not had any (face-to-face) contact with Robert Reid one way or the other," McClelland said Monday night. "The only contact we've had with Mr. Reid is receiving his application."
Reid submitted one of more than 75 applications to replace Elwood Plummer, who was fired three weeks ago.
According to sources, also on the short list to take over the Southwestern Athletic Conference program is Hightower coach Greg Wise.
"I think I bring the total picture," Wise said Monday night. "I can recruit, I'm from the area. Prairie View is a good opportunity."
Arizona assistant and former Kingwood product Josh Pastner said he was not one of the final eight. Pastner was a finalist at Texas Southern last year, but lost out to Ronnie Courtney.
McClelland said hiring a new coach takes time.
"We're doing things in a way that we hire the right coach," McClelland said. "We don't want to overlook anyone and make any mistakes."
McClelland said he has yet to contact all eight finalists. After phone interviews, the applicants' list will be cut to three or four and they will be brought on campus for interviews.
Reid played college ball at St. Mary's in San Antonio and for the Rockets from 1977-82. Reid currently helps out the basketball program at Westfield High School.
However, McClelland said name recognition is not a main criteria for PV's new coach.
Copyright 2002 Houston Chronicle
Former Rockets star Robert Reid is one of eight finalists for the vacant head men's basketball coaching position at Prairie View A&M, something athletic director Charles McClelland would neither confirm nor deny.
"We have not had any (face-to-face) contact with Robert Reid one way or the other," McClelland said Monday night. "The only contact we've had with Mr. Reid is receiving his application."
Reid submitted one of more than 75 applications to replace Elwood Plummer, who was fired three weeks ago.
According to sources, also on the short list to take over the Southwestern Athletic Conference program is Hightower coach Greg Wise.
"I think I bring the total picture," Wise said Monday night. "I can recruit, I'm from the area. Prairie View is a good opportunity."
Arizona assistant and former Kingwood product Josh Pastner said he was not one of the final eight. Pastner was a finalist at Texas Southern last year, but lost out to Ronnie Courtney.
McClelland said hiring a new coach takes time.
"We're doing things in a way that we hire the right coach," McClelland said. "We don't want to overlook anyone and make any mistakes."
McClelland said he has yet to contact all eight finalists. After phone interviews, the applicants' list will be cut to three or four and they will be brought on campus for interviews.
Reid played college ball at St. Mary's in San Antonio and for the Rockets from 1977-82. Reid currently helps out the basketball program at Westfield High School.
However, McClelland said name recognition is not a main criteria for PV's new coach.