Arkansas: Richardson Still Has It

Richardson Still Has It: After former Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson guided Panama to the World Championships for the first time in 19 years, it’s just a matter of time until an NCAA program gives Richardson an opportunity to turn around a struggling program. Richardson quickly implemented his vaunted “40 minutes of hell,” in which his team applies intense defensive pressure throughout the game to tire the opposition. Panama’s team was one of the smallest in the tournament, which features North, South and Central American teams. After losing to the United States, Richardson guided Panama to five wins in the final seven games, earning a spot in the World Championships next year in Japan. Panama officials have already asked Richardson to coach the team for that tournament. Unless an NCAA program snatches Richardson off the market, he will have an opportunity to add a world championship to his list of accolades.
[9/7/05]