Hoosier82

I don’t know why Indiana fans keep getting dumped on for being unreasonable and getting good coaches fired. If Texas gets rid of Terry this year, they will be on their 5th coach in ten years and they are a football school.

I am just guessing, but I would think the small donors are going to provide no matter what. The larger ones I would expect tie their donation amount to a particulate recruit, transfer, or current enthusiasm level around the program. I thought it was reported that the NIL this past year was specifically tied to Woodson as coach.

I wander what a McCollum hire does for NIL. I would assume Dolson is telling every candidate what they would have available next year.

Crazy Idea. IU hires Ben McCollum, who in turn hires recently fired big ten head coach Fran McCaffery as an assistant to help navigate the big ten. Fran gets to be closer to his kids and work a few years until he wants to retire. I wouldn’t hate it.

Jeff Goodman tweet stating “IU coaching search narrowing in on Brad Brownell” in 3, 2, 1…..

Brad Brownell is our Lon Kruger this coaching cycle. I just don’t see there being any chance of him being hired.

I think Archie had some question marks that were brought up early. Team three point and free throw percentage was abysmal. Carried right over to IU.

I agree with you that guys like Brownell, Devries, and maybe Byington are poachable and are current p5 coaches. You had mentioned Calipari and Pitino moving to Kentucky as an example of poaching a coach. What remains to be seen, is if a top 20 coach would move to a blue blood when they already have an established program in 2025. McCasland is no guarantee to leave Texas Tech for Austin. He makes $4m a year, their largest NIL donor just sold his company for 4 billion dollars, and his team is currently top 10. Unless they just don’t support him, I could see him being content where he is at.

This was true 20 years ago. Is it true today in the NIL landscape? I legitimately don’t know. Kentucky tried to pull Drew and were unsuccessful. That itself is not 100% indicative. I guess we will see if UNC and Kansas come open in the next couple of years. I would be curious on what type of candidate they get.

I was neutral on hiring Beard. IU was going to do their due diligence. If he was vetted, and they decided to hire him great. If they have enough dirt that they weren’t willing to take the risk, I was ok with also. I figured it was a long shot as IU seems to be fairly risk adverse.

North Carolina fans wanted Hubert Davis fired the year after a conference championship and also after taking them to the title game his first year. IU would have built Woodson a statue with those results. IU is no better or worse than any other fan base.

I could get behind him. Replaced all players but one on the previous years team. Set the school record for wins in a season. If IU doesn’t get him, someone else will and soon.

I trust Scott Dolson to make a good hire. I think he has earned that. We all have our preferred candidate, but I hope everyone gets behind whoever ultimately gets the job.

Everyone has been burned too many times with mediocre hires. IU has never pulled a big fish like a Bill Self or a Pitino. We discuss the big names and then someone like Brownell gets announced. We then do mental gymnastics justifying how he could win big here. I hope this time is different, but I can see why some would expect it.

Mark Turgeon: A Viable Indiana Basketball Coaching Candidate? Mark Turgeon has long been a recognizable name in college basketball coaching circles, with a career spanning over two decades and a track record that merits consideration for programs seeking steady leadership. As of March 2025, Turgeon remains a free agent in the coaching world following his departure from Maryland in December 2021, making him an intriguing option for teams in need of an experienced hand. Turgeon’s coaching resume is robust. He spent 11 seasons at Maryland, where he compiled a 226-116 record, led the Terrapins to five NCAA Tournament appearances, and earned a share of the Big Ten regular-season title in 2020. Prior to Maryland, he turned Wichita State into a consistent winner, posting a 128-90 record over seven years and guiding the Shockers to an NIT title in 2011. His earlier stints at Texas A&M (2007-2011) and Jacksonville State further showcase his ability to build programs, with notable achievements including four straight NCAA Tournament berths at A&M. What makes Turgeon an appealing candidate is his adaptability and recruiting prowess. At Maryland, he navigated the competitive Big Ten, consistently landing top talent like Jalen Smith and Anthony Cowan Jr., while maintaining a disciplined, defense-oriented style of play. His teams often reflected his emphasis on fundamentals, though critics have pointed to a lack of deep postseason success—his NCAA Tournament record stands at 6-9 across all stops, with only one Sweet 16 appearance (2010 with Texas A&M). Since stepping away from Maryland, Turgeon has kept a low profile, reportedly taking time to recharge after a tenure marked by high expectations and occasional fan frustration. At 60 years old, he’s at an age where he could either return with renewed energy or step aside permanently. For programs considering him, Turgeon offers a proven track record and stability, though some might question whether his ceiling aligns with championship aspirations. If a mid-major school or a Power Five program seeking a rebound hire comes calling, Turgeon’s experience could be a fit. His next move will depend on whether he’s ready to jump back into the grind—and whether athletic directors see him as the right man to lead their team forward. For now, Mark Turgeon remains a name worth watching in the coaching carousel. Grok can write a heck of an article. We should use it for every candidate.