NVFalcons1990

Be interested to see Matt's stats on this.......replace Beilein with Matta and I can concur with grabbing Beard or Matta

You could add #5: 5. Someone who isn't going to bolt to the NBA or another opening

Here is what I believe should be the main criteria for this hire, because if we screw this up then you risk losing the fanbase altogether!! 1. Proven Power 5 success with deep Tourney runs (a must) 2. Preferably Under the age of 60 3. Charismatic leader that won't shrink under the pressure at IU 4. Someone who can inspire the masses 

Not for IU, we screw this critical hire up then you risk losing the fanbase altogether!! 1. Proven Power 5 success with deep Tourney runs (a must) 2. Preferably Under the age of 60 3. Charismatic leader that won't shrink under the pressure at IU 4. Someone who can inspire the masses

Appreciate that great breakdown......gimme A, B, D, C in that order.

Whew....was scared there for a second!!!!

For me all you have to do is see what he did at Washington State.......yes Washington Freakin State. That is a testament that shows he can win ANYWHERE.

Sounds to me like a possible Thad Matta hire.......

Matthew McConaughey will probably gladly pay that.......guessing he's a donor just like Cuban is for us.

Matta > Beilein

Are you guys still in here? Didn't they tell you Brad Stevens already said no??? Lol

I'm not in that boat....we have to shoot for proven power 5 winners with multiple deep Tourney runs ABOVE ALL ELSE!!!

Hey I have him in my top 5, but think it's highly unlikely. Hope I'm wrong, I love his style of play even though I don't think his personality will mesh at IU.

Everyone in here.....Drew has the 4th ranked recruiting class next year, so I really don't see him leaving that and coming to IU. You will have better luck over at the Thad Matta, and John Belein threads to be honest. :)

Because Scott Drew has the 4th ranked recruiting class next year. He isn't leaving that for IU unfortunately.

Matta - Lewis

Then Matta is the guy with National Title game, multiple Elite 8's and Sweet 16's and out recruited everyone in the state of Indiana during his runs

Exact reason I can't watch the NBA until round 2 of playoffs!!!

Anyone run that Paul Westhead Loyola Marymount offense from 1987 to 1990 when they averaged 122.1 per game? Boy were they fun to watch.

I'm with ya brother.......graduated in 1990 but got to see IU at our BEST in the 80's and early 90's. Watched Damom Bailey's last high school game before heading to IU. Can also say I've grown up as a adult with IU at its worst as well, so me and guys like you have the rose colored glasses and the other glasses that give you 20/40 vision :)

With the Stevens debacle, Beard waiting on the Texas opening, Musselman moves around every 1-3 years. Take a look at Musselman years on Wikipedia, guy moves constantly. Beilein being too old, Bennett, Donovan and Jay Wright being unrealistic. Give me Matta's credentials versus anybody's!!! He's my new favorite if Stevens is an absolute no!!

My guess, looking for a job that "fits" and is close to home since his daughter goes to Butler and he has family here in Indiana. Which job in last 3-4 years would fit that? Georgia, no? Wichita State, no?

He's 'magically' healthy because he got a second back surgery to fix the botched first back surgery.

Still does he leave for Texas in 3-4 years once Shaka is let go? He's a Texas guy, not a Midwest guy. Hell Matta still lives here and his pedigree is impeccable. Never had a losing record!!!!

They said other coaches were using Matta's health against him during recruiting because he wasn't able to go on some visits