Askew in limbo about Kennett post

Former Memphis State University basketball standout and former NBA player Vincent Askew may not be coming to Kennett to become a basketball coach after all.

As of Friday, according to Kennett school board member Pat Allen, Askew expressed dismay over the way his interest in the position at Kennett High School has been handled, telling her he was seriously thinking about withdrawing his name from consideration.

Allen, in a written statement to the Daily Dunklin Democrat said, Askew called Superintendent Jim Callewart when he heard the position was open.

After not hearing back, Allen put the ball in motion attempting to get Askew seriously considered for the post.

Callewaert has acknowledged that he has talked to Askew and that Askew submitted an application. Beyond that, however, Callewaert was unwilling to discuss personnel issues.

"When I inquired of the superintendent about what was going on,"Allen said, "he told me he would not be recommending Mr. Askew for any coaching position."

Up until the Tuesday board meeting, according to Allen, Askew thought he would be recommended for the job.