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Chris Collins would probably do fairly well at IU- I don’t k ow why I think that lol.

Mismanaging the basketball program for 25 years would definitely suggest IU will ignore Beard/Wade/Golden. Indiana is a better job than Florida and it’s IU‘s job to make that clear. If IU can’t make the case to someone qualified then again, that’s just incompetence. You can have mid NIL and salary and play in a FedEx warehouse or you can have top level NIL and salary and play in a limestone cathedral. It is public knowledge that IU has top shelf money for both coaches and players, that we have a great arena and there is prestige (though fading) to the job. IU needs to do better at hiring basketball coaches. It’s literally their job and it will be their fault (not the fans’) if they hire another dud.

Archie Miller had a better resume before IU than Devries has right now. That’s the hesitancy I have and others- the guy has done very well at Drake for 6 years where he finished 1st in conference once. Still, a good record but not great. I think IU can do and should demand a better candidate. I dont think that means we have to unrealistic expectations (Stevens, Donovan, Drew, TJ, May)… I think McCollum is a more compelling candidate and I also think Brownell is a better candidate than Devries.

I would be reasonably encouraged by McCollum. Still think there’s no real excuse not to get one of: Beard, Golden, Wade.

God, I would hope not.

Nobody outbids IU for a mediocre coach. Nobody.

Guess you gotta start somewhere.

Our university isn’t that pragmatic and logical.

IU basketball program was mismanaged for the last 30 yrs and we should have known that it’s systemic and will continue to be mismanaged.

Almost all relevant and even not relevant programs have been able to hire a competent coach over the last 30 years except Indiana. It’s amazing that our university still cannot do it. Even after Archie and Woodson they still can’t do it. It’s stunning.

I’d rather have Woodson for another 2 years than give Devries or Brownell 4-5 years.

I do find it hard to believe we would force Woodson out and then go get someone like Brownell or Devries.

Fair point. He’s had more success at D1 than our previous 3 coaches combined. Not saying I’d want him but if Brad Brownell is being considered supposedly maybe Thad is

Haven’t heard Thad Matta brought up- thoughts? Too old? Health? Once upon a time he was legit and he recently had a relationship with IU as a consultant or basketball ops right?

You are saying you believe the next coach isn’t currently coaching..?