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RANGER, Texas -- Former Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillispie retired Wednesday, citing health concerns as he stepped aside as coach at a Texas junior college.The 57-year-old Gillispie said in a text message to The Dallas Morning News that hes been battling high blood pressure since the summer. The former Texas A&M and Texas Tech coach said he is following the advice of doctors by leaving early in his second season at Ranger College.Gillispie was a rising star in the coaching profession after quick rebuilding jobs at UTEP and Texas A&M, leading to the Kentucky job in 2007.He was fired after two seasons when the Wildcats missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 17 years. The West Texas native took the Texas Tech job following a two-year hiatus that included a stint at John Lucas substance-abuse program in Houston following Gillispies third arrest for drunken driving in 10 years.The Red Raiders won just one Big 12 game in Gillispies only season, and he resigned shortly before the start of his second season, citing health concerns amid allegations of player mistreatment. Texas Tech later admitted to violations of practice rules under Gillispie.Ranger went 31-7 in Gillispies only full season, reaching the national junior college tournament before forfeiting all the wins because of an ineligible player.Timing isnt great, but Ive decided to do what I was told and try to return to healthy ASAP, Gillispie said. Ive had a wonderful career and in the last two years some of the best days Ive ever experienced as a coach. I hate leaving this team because they are really coming around, but they understood me being sick.Gillispie has an eight-year record of 148-108 in his four NCAA stints.---More AP college basketball: www.collegebasketball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25 Nike Shoes Black Friday China . -- Three close looks at the bucket, three misses. Fake Nike Shoes Black Friday . "Were just throwing s--- at the wall hoping something sticks," said Tortorella about the possible line combinations for Fridays game against Columbus. The Canucks have lost five straight games and six of their last seven, leaving them in a logjam in the Pacific Division, currently sitting fifth - good for ninth in the Western Conference. http://www.nikeshoesblackfriday.com/ . Nathan MacKinnon, Jamie McGinn and Jan Hejda also scored for the Avalanche, who won despite being outshot 38-23. MacKinnons goal, also on the power play, came with just over a minute remaining. 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To be honest, I dont know what I want to do come next year.It would be easy enough for a player of McNealys stature to go the conventional route, turning pro sometime soon and embarking on a career that could lead to fame, fortune and golfing greatness. McNealy, however, insists the decision isnt so simple, not for someone with so many interests outside the game. Next month, McNealy will play in the U.S. Amateur, won in the past by the likes of Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, but his career path could end up a lot different from theirs.I dont know if one of my best friends from school is going to have a really cool idea thats something really interesting and a lot of possibility for social good, and I want to join that company after school, or what other job opportunities will be there, McNealy said recently on a teleconference to promote the U.S. Amateur. I think now is a little bit too early, in light of all that, to make a decision.McNealy is studying management science and engineering, with a concentration in finance and decision analysis. He says his studies involve math, economics and computer science.My major is basically giving me a bunch of tools from a bunch of different backgrounds to make effective decisions, he said. To be honest, Im kind of glad -- one of the big decisions of what Im going to do with my life coming up, its coming in useful.For now, McNealy has a clever line he can use when asked about his future aspirations.If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me if or when I was going to turn pro, I wouldnt have to turrn pro, he said.ddddddddddddIf McNealy does devote himself to professional golf, his potential is impressive. The two-time All-American is No. 1 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking and was a member of the U.S. Walker Cup team last year. He made it to the round of 16 in last years U.S. Amateur, and hell have a chance to improve on that at this years event at Oakland Hills in Michigan.McNealy is second on Stanfords career list with 10 victories, one behind the record held by Woods and Patrick Rodgers.He came in as a freshman, super athletic, and that allowed him to I think make some huge strides ball striking, said Conrad Ray, his coach at Stanford. I think hes turned his putting into a strength, and now I think its a matter of continuing, all levels rising.McNealys hesitance to commit to a pro golf career shouldnt be interpreted as a lack of dedication or competitiveness.I think hes just an analytical kid. For me, Ive actually tried to balance that. I just want him to have as much fun as he can, meet as many people, really enjoy the game for the relationships and all that, Ray said. Rarely is a coach telling a guy to go to the movies and get a pizza, but for me, hes probably the type of player that I would encourage that, just because hes hard-wired to be really analytical and super focused and super hard-working.Ray says McNealy gets his enjoyment of the game from the preparation and the constant chance to improve. Thats an attitude that could serve him well as a professional, but right now, hes in no rush to play golf for big money. McNealy expects to make a decision on his future before this coming spring season.At this point, Im just going to be working on getting my degree, learning things that I feel like will be valuable, McNealy said. Im really fortunate to have great opportunities.---Follow Noah Trister at www.Twitter.com/noahtrister ' ' '