greasywheels121 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2252267 Former Purdue coach Keady to assist Raptors Associated Press WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Former Purdue basketball coach Gene Keady has decided that nine months away from basketball is long enough, and plans to come out of retirement to take a position with the Toronto Raptors. Keady, who retired in March after going 512-270 in 25 seasons with the Boilermakers, said he had not been looking for another job in basketball before Raptors executive Wayne Embry called him last month to talk about becoming a consultant or bench coach. Keady said his exact duties had not yet been decided. "I'm excited about it," he said. "I've kind of left it up to [the Raptors] as to what they would like me to do. They have a lot of young talent, and I like their guys and their coaching staff. I'm looking forward to it." A message seeking comment was left Thursday for a Raptors spokesman. The Raptors (3-17) have struggled this season with a young team, but Keady believes he would enjoy coaching in the NBA. Keady said he's being brought in to help the Raptors' defense and just do "whatever the coach [sam Mitchell] asks me to do." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Toronto basketball...IT WILL COMB YOU OVER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 I have been reading about this for a while. the rumor is that Keady will eventually become the Head Coach, Sam Mitchell will go through the end of the season and Keady will take over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldmember Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 good luck to him... loved his crazy combover and always pissed-off look... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChWRoCk2 Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 this is great to see figuring im a purdue student, hope he does well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Kickass Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Dec 8, 2005 -> 11:31 AM) Toronto basketball...IT WILL COMB YOU OVER! You beat me to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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