The University of HawaiI has received 85 applications for the position of head women's basketball coach, athletic director Jim Donovan announced today.

A UH spokesman had earlier refused to disclose the number saying it was "confidential information."

The job became vacant when UH released Jim Bolla, its coach of the past five seasons, on April 6, citing cause. He had two years remaining on a contract that was believed to pay approximately $120,000 per year.

Bolla filed a wrongful termination suit April 13 and is seeking reinstatement and damages.

Meanwhile, April 24 was the deadline for applications for the position.

Applicants will be screened by a committee chaired by UH's senior woman's administrator, Marilyn Moniz-Kaho'ohanohano. A decision is expected in May.