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Osterman basically saying he’s been told a half dozen names. But Dolson’s circle is so small this time around that no one knows.

The plot thickens...

A game changing resume!

“Hey guys, make sure you stay in Bloomington for Spring Break this next week. Our NIL contributions will be through the roof with all the excitement about Brad Brownell being hired!” - No one ever.

If StooHoo says it, I believe it! Now share who it will be.

Within the last hour Trilly has said, “We continue to hear that Will Wade is still trying to get in at Indiana.” Who knows…

Word on the street is Brad is looking at a private school in Nashville that’s a girls soccer powerhouse. He determined that Nashville is just a few more minutes down the road from his house in the Center Grove area.

Which creates a greater firestorm for Dolson, hiring Brownell or Beard?

We don't want Brownell or Iowa's leftovers, aka McCollum!

5 Tournaments in 15 years at Clemson!!! Ohhh, baby! Hoosier Nation, get ready to rock and roll because Brad Brownell is takin’ over the sideline at Indiana University! This is a big-time hire, Diaper Dandies, and you better believe the echoes of The General—Robert Montgomery Knight—are alive and well in Bloomington! Assembly Hall is one of the cathedrals of college hoops, and now Brownell, a gritty, no-nonsense coach, steps onto the same hardwood where Knight built his dynasty! You talk about passion? You talk about fundamentals? Brownell brings that old-school fire that Hoosier fans LOVE, baby! And let’s not forget, Assembly Hall is a place of BANNER moments—we’re talking five national championships! Who could ever forget 1987? The clock winding down, Keith Smart, cooler than the other side of the pillow, rising up and BAM—nails the jumper to beat Syracuse for the national title! That’s the kind of history, the kind of legacy that Brownell is stepping into! It’s not just about winning, it’s about Indiana Basketball, tradition, passion, and pride! Hoosier fans live and breathe this game, baby, and they expect nothing but the best! Now, Brownell’s got a golden opportunity—this is his moment to restore Indiana to the elite of college hoops! He’s got to recruit like a PTP’er, bring in the kind of talent that makes Assembly Hall an absolute madhouse again! The Big Ten is a gauntlet, no doubt about it, but this is INDIANA, baby! The land of McCracken, May, and Zeke Thomas! If Brownell can tap into that Hoosier magic, get the fans behind him, and build a team that plays with heart, toughness, and discipline, then watch out—because the candy-striped pants are ready to dance once again!

News today is suggesting Will Wade and NC State are having a second meeting and close to closing the deal.

Now that Fran is officially out at Iowa. Where do they go? Does McCollum pursue relocation to Iowa City? Do we get stuck with Brownell? Someone give us some good news!!!

You think Brad will Air BNB his home in Center Grove or what?

Not even in my top 10, but certainly looks better than Brownell.

Trilly just said the names he’s hearing other than McCollum are Brownell and Collins. Collins is intriguing…

Steve Alford, Chris Collins, or Will Wade?

Will Wade.

No one knows who Dolson is focused on. But if we are hiring the head coach of Drake, the IU basketball brand has fallen tremendously! Despite the NIL war chest, blueblood status, and large coaching salary, that’s the best we can do? Sure, McCollum could be successful at IU. But comparing it to Cig & IU football is crazy! One is the losingest program in D1 history, the other is a 5 time national champion. I feel like IU basketball should be able to do better! Are we all delusional?!?!

Now that Beard has came and gone (allegedly), who is the legit leader in the clubhouse?

Sharing this not to prove I'm an insider, but to reiterate that this has been in motion for over a week. Still not sure it gets done, but there are signs and "leaks" leading to it as a real possibility. Character questions aside, what's everyones thoughts on his coaching abilities?

The floor is yours…

When does all the leaking begin?

Jimmy Sorgi, no special sensitivities here. I’m sarcastic and silly on most all my posts. Enjoying reading the back and forth banter on BTB!

Just a general FYI for everyone: Only positive posts regarding Bradley Kent Stevens are allowed on the General Coaching News Thread.

I shared this on Monday. Pay me instead or Rabby. He’s 3 days late!