Nineteen days ago, while Jim Littell reclined on the cushioned courtside chairs in Gallagher-Iba Arena after practice the question was asked.
Will he be back?
Littell was in the midst of his worst season as Oklahoma State’s women’s basketball coach; one that concluded with a regular season record of 8-19. He smiled and slowly nodded his head, not taking his eyes from the players shooting extra free throws or managers folding towels.
“Oh yeah, I’m going to be here,” Littell said. “I’m going to be here.