AH1971

An ounce of common sense, not to mention any semblance of optics, made it pretty clear Brad Stevens wasn’t going to be the next coach. 1. Left college in 2014 2. Walked away from coaching altogether in 2021 3. Assembled a championship winning franchise 4. Has the best roster in the NBA secured for the foreseeable future 1+1 usually equals 2. Whatever equation signals Brad Stevens coaching IU is why statistics is still an extremely tough course to pass.

Like I said, if you thought Brad Stevens (considering his situation) was going to be the next coach…that’s a you problem not a me problem. Stop listening to Chris.

Cronin and Wade would easily be the most qualified coaches since Sampson. What you mean?

I root for IU. Don’t overthink this.

First wife married young, had kids, stayed in it too long. Such is life. Couldn’t be happier with my wife now. One day you’ll touch grass and understand.

Miserable person? Let me guess you’ve rooted for IU to lose just to spite your face?

Wade Cronin Don’t need to over complicate things

I go to an away event a year, the first being the Great Alaskan Shootout when we bowed out to Dwayne Wade. Always have. East Coast Millennials with an opinion who don’t have a clue about this storied program always gives me a kick.

I told this board 4 weeks ago Stevens wasn’t coaching IU. Put me down for a check mark in the track record.

I’m a 54 year old (divorced) double major who is a die hard IU fan. I’ve tweeted maybe 4 times (last time in 2016) none about IU basketball. Honored I occupy this much space in your head. Honored really.

They’re batting .000 on Brad Stevens…

This is laughable....you are shaming people on a free message board. I can't tell if you're yelling or just giving that "disappointed dad" tone. Shaming? These “insiders” are the most self-important people you’ll ever meet. Disappointed? No. More like proving a point.

Stop it. Brad Stevens is not coaching IU

Dusty will deliver Crean results (maybe) and this fan base will run him off.

This board/thread will get a lot more interesting once everyone recognizes Chris/AP don’t know what they’re talking about. They get info (biased) from people who know people who MIGHT know people. If you honestly believed a sitting GM from the most famed basketball franchise in the free world was honestly going to give up his post in the middle of a potential repeat…shame on you. Shame on the people who fed you this nonsense for the last several weeks. Wreckless and irresponsible

Apologetic that you thought Stevens was coming to IU. Been trying to have a serious discussion for 3 weeks. Welcome aboard.

You’re investing a lot in Cronin. Buyout, salary bump, etc….IU doesn’t do that=risky McCollum is your safe bet, run of the mill salary $3-4mil/yr guy Knowing IU, they will take the latter every time.

Color me shocked that Brad Stevens doesn’t want to coach college basketball. Shocked I tell you. Who saw it coming? Cannot believe people on this board fell for this BS for weeks/months. Shame on those who pushed this narrative. Options: -Overpay for Dusty May -safe hire Ben McCollum -get risky and advantageous and buyout Mick Cronin (would be very happy) -be smart and hire Will Wade (home run)

Naples. My folks are down there full time, said last week it was as bad as they’ve seen.

Red tide down here is awful right now.

Gulf side

lol noted

I’m still here my guy. Travel day for me.

I mean, he’s not wrong lol

How about we worry about making the tournament every year before we start worrying about banner 6. To think IU is too good for Bo Ryan or Matt Painter level results given the last 30 years is utterly ridiculous.