Boston Celtics assistant coach Sam Cassell has emerged as a candidate for Florida State's head coaching vacancy, which will officially open when Leonard Hamilton retires at the end of the season, according to a report from Steve Bulpett of Heavy.

Sam Cassell hasn't heard from Florida State about its head-coaching opening, but there could be interest at his alma mater.

As Leonard Hamilton announced his retirement from Florida State basketball, Boston Celtics associate head coach Sam Cassell has emerged as the leading candidate. Although Hamilton isn't retiring until the end of the season, it gives the Seminoles time to find their next head coach.

The Boston Celtics could potentially lose a coach on the staff soon. According to Steve Bulpett of Heavy.com, assistant coach Sam Cassell has emerged as a candidate to take the Florida State head coaching job.

Celtics assistant coach Sam Cassell is in line for a head coaching job in the college ranks, according to Steve Bulpett's sources.