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.

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

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

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.