Coach Search 2017 IU Candidate: Tony Bennett (University of Virginia)

[Brass Cannon 24,312]

Who cares how he recruits I don't give 2 craps if we have a 5 star if we are winning. 

[Tom White 1,435]

 

 

 

Title : Head coach

Team: Virginia

Conference: ACC

Record: 187–82 (.695)

Annual salary: $2.1 million

 

Biographical details

 Born: June 1, 1969 (age 47)

Clintonville, Wisconsin

 

Playing career

 1988–1992 Green Bay

1992–1995 Charlotte Hornets

1996–1997 North Harbour Vikings

1997 Sydney Kings

Position(s) Point guard

 

Coaching career (HC unless noted)

Professional

1998–1999 North Harbour Kings

College

1999–2003 Wisconsin (asst.)

2003–2004 Washington State (asst.)

2004–2006 Washington State (assoc. HC)

2006–2009 Washington State

2009–present Virginia

National

2013 USA U-19 (asst.)

 

 

Head coaching record

Overall 256–115 (.690)

Tournaments NCAA: 9–6 (.600)

NIT: 2–2 (.500)

 

 

 

Any conference titles or conference tournament titles?

[Hovadipo 55,313]

Won the conference a couple years ago. Idk the year(s). I just copy and pasted from Wikipedia and I'm tired of looking things up so have at it.

[Brass Cannon 24,312]

 

Any conference titles or conference tournament titles?

2 conference and I think at least 1 tourney

[HoosierAloha 30,044]

Bennet would excel at IU. The future would look something like Bo Ryan's last few years at Wisconsin. He's second tier for me.

[Ryno6284 2,627]

Not really intrigued, but would give him a chance to succeed.

[GloryDays 5,915]

I wanted him 9 years ago.Really want him now.My favorite candidate.I dont buy into all that lack of offense crap.He coaches to his teams strength and the oppositions weaknesses.Absolutely owns Pitino and has put Virginia in the upper tier of the ACC.Relentless defense.I dont give a **** about how many points are scored and all that playing downhill garbage.Give me some fundamental basketball.

[IU Hoosier41 14,465]

This one really interests me as he previously said no to Indiana. Albeit this was a completely different job back then when he said no. I'd be happy with Bennett.


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[Yogi'sBicep 1,048]

4 hours ago, Hoosier Guy said:

My top 3 consists of Donovan, Archie and Bennett. I don't think IU will get past #1 though

You sir, are a consistent Donovan fan

[Hoosier Guy 7,529]

Just now, Yogi'sBicep said:

You sir, are a consistent Donovan fan

It was Stevens but I think that ship has sailed. It's all in on Donovan and I would be absolutely ecstatic

[Hoosier Guy 7,529]

Just now, Napleshoosier said:

Think that ship is still docked buddy!


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I'm not so sure about that one. I'm very confident on Donovan though

[rebelhoosier848891 9,588]

The more I have looked into Bennett--I would be thrilled to have him if Stevens and Donovan are no's. Defense wins championships and he could recruit better offensive players to IU than he gets at UV.


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[Yogi'sBicep 1,048]

1 hour ago, Napleshoosier said:

Think that ship is still docked buddy!


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By God!! 

[BGleas 7,880]

Heard a stat during their game today that Bennett's UVA teams are something like 96-6 when they score 70+ points in a game. Imagine winning games with defense. His offenses are often ranked really high in efficiency, so it's more of a pace issue, not how good they actually are on offense. 

[gfunk69 118]

Real question: if we do get Bennett are we even getting the better Bo Ryan assistant ? Gard is inexperienced and unproven but I'm sure there is a reason Bo basically gave him the job. Maybe I'm look into it too deep

[BGleas 7,880]

25 minutes ago, gfunk69 said:

Real question: if we do get Bennett are we even getting the better Bo Ryan assistant ? Gard is inexperienced and unproven but I'm sure there is a reason Bo basically gave him the job. Maybe I'm look into it too deep

Bennett was an assistant for Ryan for a couple seasons before joining his father at Washington St.  Bennett was also brought to Wisconsin by his father, so it's not like he's Ryan's "guy". Gard was Ryan's longest tenured assistant, having coached with him for 23 years. 

Seems Gard's appointment has nothing to do with any referendum on Bennett.  

[Maynard 561]

He is my preference for sure. His guys play with such control and discipline. I am no puritan, but I appreciate the no swearing policy in his program, not so much for what it prevents, but for what it instills. Such a requirement forces these young men to develop mastery over their mouths. It's directly related to teaching them control on the floor.

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[biteoftheapple 4,115]

#3, right after Brad and Billy.

[the possum 58]

would be a great hire 

[Yogi's Picnic Basket 5,004]

Andy Katz said he would like to see him here and thinks it could happen. If we dont get Billy or Brad I will gladly take him. Gard aint leaving anytime soon so I think he has put Wisky on the back burners.

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