Despite public statement, Ollie is interested in OKC coaching job
The coach will remain with UConn
UPDATE 20.58: Kevin Ollie is interested in Thunder coaching job according to Adrian Wojnarowski.
Even if the UConn head coach rejected the rumor with an official press release.
Despite public statement, UConn's Kevin Ollie has significant interest in OKC coaching job, sources tell Yahoo. He's a top choice for Presti
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) April 22, 2015
News 19.29: Kevin Ollie said he has no plans to pursue other opportunities.
The coach will remain at UConn with whom he has signed a five-year, $15M deal last May.
Ollie was rumored as a target for the Thunder if they fire Scott Brooks.
Ollie issued a statement Wednesday morning saying he is proud and honored to be UConn's coach, is excited about next season and and, ''I have no plans to pursue other opportunities.''