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And maybe a championship or two

And he played for, and coached with one of the greatest coaches ever. He knows what talent looks like up close. Plus, he has good bloodlines. His dad could coach. And play. And a great analyst/color commentator. CC knows his stuff. And this job wouldn't scare him. PS- Not advocating for him, just a really fun guy to watch coach. Always outmatched, but rarely out coached.

If someone is praying for anyone as our next coach, they have bigger issues than who the next coach is. Speaking of "young emerging coaches", how did AM work out?

Something will stick

In fairness, weren't you touting Shrewsberry as the next A+ hire a while back?

I asked Grok on X, who IU will hire as their next basketball coach, and here was the answer.

Joe Bonamassa

The Stevens are going to be empty nesters soon, children in Midwest schools, Family and childhood friends in Midwest, Last opportunity to have your dream job, getting ansty with that stuffy office job? Thinking about where you want to settle in as two, means more now, than any other time as a couple. Who knows. Either way, this is turning into a win-win situation for us IU fans. Finally getting to watch high iq/high energy basketball, and we're getting a new coach. In Scott We Trust

Maybe Stevens is considering the move back to college because the NBA ratings are down, and it just isn't a very good product anymore.

Way back to Bracey Wright?

The irony of you calling anything toxic is laughable. How is criticizing Beard any different than getting on here everyday and repeating the same garbage about Woodson. Is he the second coming of the devil? Should we put winning above all else. Get off your high horse about people not wanting a guy who admits to having a drinking issue, and had DV (suffocation /strangulation) charges dropped, which most cases are. You hate CMW for not winning games, but love Beard because he'll win us more games. Isn't you criticizing others for having a different viewpoint, essentially you judging others?

I believe the number of DV cases that are dropped by the victim is around 70-80%. Sad.

Love his energy and has plenty of connections. And a ringing endorsement from Coach K would carry some weight. Not saying he's a sure thing, but man would love to see him with more talent.

I would absolutely be okay with a Collins, after a few more get crossed off. Would love to see his system ran with better athletes. Great bloodline.