BYU basketball: Dave Rose not interested in Oklahoma job

By Jeff Call, Deseret News

Published: Tuesday, March 29 2011 4:17 p.m. MDT

Summary

BYU's Dave Rose has decided not to pursue the head coaching job at the University of Oklahoma.

PROVO — BYU's Dave Rose has decided not to pursue the head coaching job at the University of Oklahoma.

Rose was contacted by Oklahoma officials about the school's coaching vacancy, but he told them Tuesday that he is not interested.

Meanwhile, BYU is preparing to offer Rose a new contract that is expected to increase his salary significantly.

Rose has compiled a 159-45 record in six seasons at the helm. He is the program's all-time leader in winning percentage (.783) and second in all-time wins behind Stan Watts, a member of the basketball Hall of Fame.

This season, Rose guided BYU to its fourth Mountain West Conference championship, its first Sweet 16 appearance in 30 years, and a school-record 32 victories.

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SeattleUhasabballteam?

Seattle, Wa

A preemptive post for the Ute trolls:

You are closer to losing Clyburn than snagging Rose. If he's not interested in a team that is in the upper echelon in the BIG 12, he's probably not interested in the trainwreck on the hill, and being a More..

4:20 p.m. March 29, 2011
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Veritas Aequitas

Fruit Heights, UT

What about Chris B, Hedgehog and Otis taking that job at Oklahoma?

Good luck kids. You know basketball better than anyone else. They have to be begging for you kids!!! Take the JOB!!!!

4:36 p.m. March 29, 2011
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blauch

Salt Lake City, UT

Everyone know that Rose was going to use his leverage of another team to get BYU a raise. Good for him I am excited that BYU is willing to give him a raise.

Here how it went down

Dr. Hill asked Rose if he would interview with More..

6:15 p.m. March 29, 2011
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