UCLA basketball legend and analyst Bill Walton wants the program to aim high in its search for a new head coach — like from the highest office in the entire country.
During a Thursday night ESPN broadcast, Walton said he wants former president Barack Obama to take over at Pauley Pavilion.
“What type of characteristics should UCLA look for in the next coach?” play-by-play announcer Dave Pasch asked Walton.
“Barack Obama,” Walton said.
“Well, I don’t think he’s going to coach,” Pasch replied.
“You keep saying that, but why?” Walton answered. “Why are you so negative? Why do you just turn down? His brother-in-law coached. I’m sticking with Barack Obama until he says no.”
Barack Obama, the 44th president of U.S., is a huge basketball fan and famously made releasing his March Madness brackets into an annual tradition.
UCLA hosted Stanford in its Pac-12 opener and its first game since Steve Alford was fired Monday.
