No news regarding Scottie Reynolds yet, but New Mexico University assistant Chris Walker has been hired to fill the void left by the Patrick Chambers departure to Boston University. Jay Wright on Walker,
We are thrilled to have another Wildcat alumnus join our staff. Chris was an outstanding point guard while I was an assistant here and was one of the hardest working and committed players on our team. He has had an outstanding coaching career since his graduation and we are very fortunate to have him here as a teacher and mentor for our student-athletes.
Really no surprise here, as rumors have been swirling for weeks about Walker joining Wright’s staff. Great to see another former Wildcat come back and coach though. Look forward to seeing Walker’s impact in the near future.
Added by Chris:
Love the addition, and excited about it even though this has been rumored pretty much since the end of the season. It’s always good to bring in someone who knows the school well, because it makes selling the program that much easier.
Walker also has some great ties into Texas, and as Villanova becomes a more national program (we hope) it will make it easier to start recruiting around the country. Texas always produces some great talent, so Walker will hopefully reap some benefits there in the future.
Welcome back, Chris.
