Tarkanian Says He Might Consider NBA Offers

Jerry Tarkanian is sending mixed signals about his coaching future at Nevada Las Vegas.

In a New York Times report, Tarkanian said he is looking into coaching an unnamed NBA team. On Wednesday, he altered his stance and said, “I would be interested in looking at NBA offers.”

The latest reports come on the heels of another NCAA inquiry into the UNLV basketball program.

The NCAA is expected to decide this week whether four UNLV players violated regulations by not paying hotel phone and room service charges during recruiting visits. The school was notified by letter of inquiry that the NCAA legislative services committee is looking into the matter. The players reportedly involved are Larry Johnson, George Ackles, Evric Gray and Bobby Joyce.

The most recent NCAA matter was among 29 charges leveled at the UNLV program last year.

“This is one more form of harassment from the NCAA against our program,” Tarkanian said. “These are nice kids. They don’t deserve this. It’s very unfortunate.”

Janet Justus, NCAA director of eligibility, said the most recent revelation could be treated before the rest of the infractions case is heard. If it is determined NCAA rules were violated, Justus could impose penalties that could force players to miss games.