rayl456

Let's hope.

That possibility...Ainge retiring and Stevens upgraded makes sense in this scenario of do I stay or go. JMHO

There's no doubt that Beard checks off a great many of the boxes. The Texas family factor, style of offense and possibly his buyout are the only concerns I've heard.

That's a shame.

Pitino/Iona giving Oats/Alabama a good fight. Iona down 2 at half.

I keep trying to figure out which guys are the next top coaches-in-waiting? It's difficult because so much of college bb looks like crap to me. That makes me wonder about the men teaching the game...at all levels, frankly.

Yeah...2 NCAA titles... and you have to imagine that he's been approached and turned down offers. As you say, he's got a good thing going at Villanova.

Yeah...I just wanted to see what others thought. He really does value basketball IQ. Nova is a fun team to watch.

I like Wright and how his teams play. I would make him the same offer made to Stevens in a heartbeat. He's an east coast urban big city guy, which is probably the biggest hurdle...sorry Bloomington. But he can obviously recruit, coach, win. You make the ask/offer and see what he says.

My guess is that he likes living, working in an large urban area, ie. Philly and that B-town might be a large hurdle.

So, we're just kicking around names here, right? Offer Jay Wright the same deal and see what he says. He's an east coast guy and probably says no thanks. But he's a really good coach and his teams play fast, flowing, shooting offense. I'd take him in a heartbeat.

Yeah...I'm going to tamp down any excitement left from last night. It feels really premature this morning.

In honor of Saint Patty's Day...a familiar tune...for Mr. Ainge. Oh, Danny Boy...the fans, the fans are calling, To fire Brad...and send him packing home. The Celtic myth... has died and shots aren't falling. It's you, it's you...must do this now...alone.

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Has Beilein been considering any other openings? Any other schools interested in JB? That we know of right now?

Okay, now this logic works for me. If Beilein is your fall back solution if all the big fish aren't biting, then sure I'm for it. I simply hope he's not considered "the guy". JMHO. And yes, his comments about thugs will probably hurt him in some recruiting situations. Curious if any other schools have expressed interest in JB??

John Beilein = Geritol