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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.

I am surprised we have not heard anything from the media of IU even sniffing around some college coaches.

I have never even heard of that website. You could insert any candidate in an article like that.

Zeller is definitely at the game. Sitting behind the IU bench.

Loyd just signed a new contract last February. I can’t find any info on his buyout number but I believe it was 12M before the new contract. Good coach but I am not seeing that one. Some have said he is a NW guy through and through.

Devries is also 49. I am coming around to him.

I love the rumors as much as the next guy, but when has a coaching selection hit the message boards more than a few hours before the announcement? Before Crean, I remember Lon Kruger was the suspected target. Before Archie, the consensus was Donovan until Pitino shut the rumors down. Last time it was Stevens. IU has always been good at keeping things quiet during a coaching search. I think even Cig was not high on the coaching candidate lists before it came out.

If we are talking about Mark Turgeon for coach, go hire back Tom Crean.

I would be shocked if IU doesn’t get May if they pursue. I don’t care that he has only been at UM for a year or that they will try to lock him up. The key point is that they didn’t lock him up to begin with. I can’t believe that UM didn’t protect themselves more when he was hired. For a good comparison, look at Roy Williams. He had Kansas rolling, and left for UNC after another alumni Matt Daugherty stunk as a coach. Sound familiar? When asked why he took the UNC job, “There's several factors [for my decision] -- my roots, my dream and my family.”

KT Turner to Oklahoma. Was mentioned as a candidate for IU. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

Scratch off Alfords name. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

McBob not having a good game Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

It feels like Indiana doesn’t have any sort of home court advantage these days. Play the same on the road or at home. Refs think we are the away team also. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

I was waiting for it. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app

The refs this whole year have been garbage Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

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IU coming out as flat as the Penn State crowd. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

I would have to think having TJD committed by the time of Carton’s visit could really help our chances also. Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners

I posted this in the Fitzner thread also. Why are we still recruiting for 2018? Sent from my iPhone using BtownBanners mobile app