The American's future is in the balance after a season of success at the club, which included the two major domestic honours.

Taylor, was impressed with the way the American led the side to the Uni-ball trophy and the Southern conference title.

He said: "We have been extremely pleased with him. He was completely new to the British basketball scene, but since the start of the season has found his feet. We brought him in to win trophies and he has delivered."

But the Towers are uncertain about what Abegglen wants to do away from the court.

The coach is currently in his home state of Utah, pursuing job opportunities in division one of the NCAA, which would be a blow to Towers if he was offered a full-time position in America.

Taylor said: "We would like to see him back here next season. We will see in the next week or so, what happens in the States."

As well as domestic success last season, Towers competed in the European Saporta Cup competition.

The Towers are also lined up to compete on the continent this season, providing Abegglen a big incentive to return to the Towers this Summer.

If the Towers coach does move on, Taylor may look at the European basketball scene or possibly venture across the Atlantic for a replacement.

A decision will be made by the Towers coach in the next couple of weeks, but the odds are that the Towers could be looking at recruiting a new coach for next season.

If so, Abegglen's replacement will have a very hard act to follow. The diminutive American got the best out of players like Danny Lewis and Steve Bucknall, making them into big game players well respected within the league, and across Europe.