Over the next few weeks, the Memphis basketball program will be hosting recruits from the 2008 and 2009 high school classes. One of the highlights of the their campus tour will be the new coaches’ quarters in the Athletic Office Building.

As part of his last contract negoation, John Calipari (right) got a pledge from the Memphis administration to redo the coaches’ offices and turn them into a showplace for the program. Though they are still waiting to finish a few decorative touches, I got to see the offices Monday. I must say, they did an impressive job. Some of the highlights include a lobby with the “M’ logo painted onto a hardwood floor, a glass trophy case, a beautiful hardwood floor in the hallway that connects each coach’s office, large portraits of every Memphis player who has graduated under Calipari and a lounge with three HDtvs, including a 61″ DLP. The lounge also has a large sectional leather couch, a video game console and some cool-looking chairs with a Tiger stripe pattern.

Without a doubt, it will be a comfortable and impressive environment in which to recruit during this crucial time of year.