Even before Scott Brooks was officially fired, former Thunder player and current UConn coach Kevin Ollie was being labeled as the favorite to land the job.
But even as Sam Presti has pursued him, Ollie has reportedly withdrawn his name from consideration.
A CBS Sports college basketball insider initially reported the news. Then ESPN’s college basketball insider Andy Katz confirmed it, reporting that Ollie has been letting those close to him know that he is staying in Storrs.
Recently, Ollie released a statement that said he wasn’t pursuing any other opportunities.