"I have had several very good conversations with Roy Williams over the last
two days. Those talks will continue through the weekend. The Final Four
ended just a few days ago. Coach Williams and I feel the timing is too near
the end of the Final Four and there is too much going on in Lawrence (Kan.)
at this time for us to conclude our talks. I have not offered the job to
Coach Williams, but we have had good conversations that will continue over
the next few days. He understands we will continue to proceed with other
candidates, as well.
"Typically I do not comment on job searches. However, this is obviously not
a typical situation. Coach Williams and I both felt there was so much
misinformation out there that an update to confirm our talks was both
responsible and necessary."