Here Is How I Want to Analyze a New Coach Selection Process

[Stuhoo 89,383]

I don't want the new coach selection to be centered on the current level of name cache of a given candidate.

I WANT the selection to be entirely based on the opinions of a search committee with extraordinary expertise and extraordinary program familiarity.

I want the new coach to be chosen by a search committee of men like Keith Smart, Jim Crews, Calbert Cheaney, Randy Wittman, Mark Cuban, Mike Woodson, and even Don Fischer.

That DOES NOT mean that the new coach needs to have a history with IU, just that very smart IUBB people think that new coach will be a great long-term fit.

That's what I want.

 

[Brass Cannon 25,429]

I agree that Cuban especially should be involved. He might be a crazy fan but he is very smart about basketball although he was a Crean supporter longer than I am comfortable with. Hmm double edge Sword I suppose. 

[OliviaPope40 7,439]

Cuban has the money and he gave them money for the new room and he has bought coaching contracts before. 

[Hoosierfan2017 24,855]

Am I crazy for not knowing if I'd want Cuban on the committee? I'd say I'm definitely crazy... But the Mavericks haven't been great as a franchise. Above average, yes. But not great.  

[Dalton26 17,208]

29 minutes ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

Am I crazy for not knowing if I'd want Cuban on the committee? I'd say I'm definitely crazy... But the Mavericks haven't been great as a franchise. Above average, yes. But not great.  

I dont think youre crazy at all, I want no part of Cuban on the committee.

[HoosierAloha 30,102]

This sounds like an amazing idea but... the next hire is 100% on Glass. Even if he recruits these people to provide their opinions the hire falls on Glass.

[Hoosierfan2017 24,855]

17 minutes ago, Dalton26 said:

I dont think youre crazy at all, I want no part of Cuban on the committee.

Okay good, I'm glad I'm not the only one lol. I mean, he's obviously been a successful businessman, but how much does he really know about basketball, particularly college basketball? I'm not convinced he knows enough about the intricacies of college basketball to bring a knowledgeable voice to the table.  There are plenty of other people out there that I would trust over him to find the right guy for the program. Plus, I would kind of worry about his ego getting in the way.

[Stuhoo 89,383]

1 hour ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

Am I crazy for not knowing if I'd want Cuban on the committee? I'd say I'm definitely crazy... But the Mavericks haven't been great as a franchise. Above average, yes. But not great.  

 

Not wanting Cuban on an IUBB search committee doesn't make you crazy.

But that doesn't mean you're not crazy anyway. 

[Hoosierfan2017 24,855]

 

Not wanting Cuban on an IUBB search committee doesn't make you crazy.

But that doesn't mean you're not crazy anyway. 

I know you are but what am I 🏻


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[Hoosier Guy 8,333]

I just want a coach that stresses fundamentals, draws up plays, and shoulders accountability. These three things alone make for a better basketball team

[RollinBigRed 0]

I like that idea. Can we get Bobby on the committee too? 🏼


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[mdn82 26,344]

I like that idea. Can we get Bobby on the committee too? 🏼


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I doubt RMK has watched that much basketball in the last few years. Even if he did I would probably have a better chance getting on the hiring committee. HE AIN'T COMING BACK.


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[Hovadipo 61,427]

I doubt RMK has watched that much basketball in the last few years. Even if he did I would probably have a better chance getting on the hiring committee. HE AIN'T COMING BACK.


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I guess he goes to the majority of Texas Tech home games. He his own little perch in their arena.


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[mdn82 26,344]

I guess he goes to the majority of Texas Tech home games. He his own little perch in their arena.


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I know some had wanted the Tech Coach. Knight is probably watching 15 games per year of them then. Better than none, but I prefer others making that call.


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[IU Hoosier41 14,490]

It's hard to predict how this will go.  I'm not sold we will be going down the coach search avenue yet, but I am certainly hoping we head that direction.  We need new life in IUBB.  Crean has been good, even great at times, but we all know we'll never get over the hump.   I hope our next coach is a guy that we will stay behind and not have 1000 different reasons to hate on him and in game strategy.  Will be extremely interesting to see how this all plays out.

[HoosierAloha 30,102]

I just want a coach that stresses fundamentals, draws up plays, and shoulders accountability. These three things alone make for a better basketball team

This is where I am at right now. Would a big name coach with high level success be great at IU? Absolutely, I would love it. However, at this point, I'd like to see fundamental basketball at IU from the players and coach. I believe a coach that emphasizes defense, valuing the ball, and putting his players in position to succeed at IU would go a long way. I'm just tired of watching helter skelter street ball with little resistance on the other end with zero accountability.

[Hoosier Guy 8,333]

9 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said:

This is where I am at right now. Would a big name coach with high level success be great at IU? Absolutely, I would love it. However, at this point, I'd like to see fundamental basketball at IU from the players and coach. I believe a coach that emphasizes defense, valuing the ball, and putting his players in position to succeed at IU would go a long way. I'm just tired of watching helter skelter street ball with little resistance on the other end with zero accountability.

Completely agree. Believe me, I want either Stevens or Donovan. But I would also take a coach that knows how to coach a basketball team and knows basic basketball fundamentals and shoulders accountability

[cthomas 6,618]

I want a new coach but am not convinced we get one this year. I'm more than ready to know one way or the other. Glass seems like the type to always have a list, and when the time comes, to consult a select few people and make his own choice. I have no idea what he is thinking and so far he is not saying. I know that without change my expectations going forward will be very low.

[HoosierAloha 30,102]

Completely agree. Believe me, I want either Stevens or Donovan. But I would also take a coach that knows how to coach a basketball team and knows basic basketball fundamentals and shoulders accountability

At this point, I'm willing to bring in an up and comer and see what he does over a 3-5 year stretch. What we've been doing isn't working so something has to change.

[Hoosier Guy 8,333]

Just now, HoosierAloha said:

At this point, I'm willing to bring in an up and comer and see what he does over a 3-5 year stretch. What we've been doing isn't working so something has to change.

I would LOVE Archie Miller. I think he's got potential. But unfortunately, I believe he's gonna go to Ohio State if Matta does indeed hang it up after this season