Yesterday, the former Wildcats associate head coach was being introduced as the new coach at Boston University.
"We want to be Xavier. We want to be Gonzaga of the Northeast. That's our vision," Chambers said.
The 38-year-old Chambers was hired to replace Dennis Wolff, who was fired last month after 15 seasons. Boston finished 17-13 this past season, hasn't won the America East title since 2002 and was eliminated in the first round of the league tournament.
"It's going to be a difficult task but we're up for the challenge," Chambers said.
Chambers, who helped Villanova compile a 126-45 record during his stay, thanked Wildcats coach Jay Wright for the opportunity and called him "an amazing guy."
"I'm indebted to him for life," Chambers said. "He took a chance on me."
Noteworthy
* Pitt's DeJuan Blair said he will declare for the NBA draft and has begun hiring representatives, ending any possibility the All-America center could return for his junior season.
Also declaring and saying he will hire an agent is Arizona State All-America sophomore guard James Harden and Arizona junior forward Jordan Hill.
Wake Forest sophomore guard Jeff Teague is declaring but will not hire an agent.
* Siena coach Fran McCaffery has a new, 8-year contract. McCaffery, who had 2 years remaining on his contract, confirmed the deal at a news conference.
The 49-year-old McCaffery, a Philadelphia native who played at La Salle High and Penn, is 85-44 in four seasons with Siena.
* The University of Hawaii ousted women's basketball coach Jim Bolla, who had been investigated by the school after allegations he kicked a player in practice. *
