Archie. Miller. Fired.

[GaryP 59]

Honestly I think more would’ve transferred if Archie had stayed. Bring in a serious replacement and I wouldn’t be surprised if they all stay (if the new coach wants them). 
 
Hopefully this increases the chances of Lander staying. He’s the one I was most worried about leaving.
 
 

I think most will wait and see who comes in.


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[WayneFleekHoosier 48,780]

Key timing early with the news.

 

The transfer market will be bigger and better than ever.  We need the next coach to have the chance and timing to cash in on the opportunities that are out there.  Our current roster isn't good enough to win big.  We also have time for our current players to decide their plans.  This timing is excellent, however aligning the next coach needs to be timely as well to optimize all the benefits.  

 

Let's Go!

[theriverpilot 5,660]

That was one tight-lipped process.  Hardly any leaks whatsoever.  Regardless, it's done and hopefully this is our last basketball hire for some time

[Josh 12,736]

3 minutes ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

Wow..I expected this but still surprised. Dolson says in the press release that the money is there. 

Where are you finding this press release?

[Hoosier Guy 7,562]

1 minute ago, woodenshoemanHoosierfan said:

I am glad he was fired, but I do feel for Archie that he couldn't get it done. I do not hate Archie though.I liked the hire. I was wrong.

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Absolutely. I thought it was a great hire. It just didn’t work out. I don’t hate the man. I just hate his coaching. It was time for a change

[HoosierFan1994 4,767]

Just now, Josh said:

Where are you finding this press release?

It's on their athletics page.

[coonhounds 9,398]

So any one of you expert care to elaborate on weather or not this means we already have someone lined up or no connection?

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[mdiu28 1,897]

Archie will be fine.

Just wasn't ready for this stage. I hope to see him back at a large program someday. Just isn't ready. 

[coonhounds 9,398]

Chris 007 was most spot on this time again imo

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[Stromboli 6,076]

Best of luck to Archie and his family! Hope they land in a good situation. 
 

It’s  hard to be happy right now with yet another tournament starting and our team not in it. And this is why the change had to happen. And I think there was very little evidence that this thing would turn around. 
 

Can’t wait to hire our next huge embarrassing failure!

[HoosierCoop 3,964]

5 minutes ago, mark1981 said:

Why am I now super nervous????   Hope they get this one right.

I feel super good about this.  The money was there.  They have to have significant interest in high level coaches to pull the trigger now.  Hopefully it retains the players we need, motivate the ones that need it, and attract high level talent to make IU relevant again!!!  It's time to quit D***ing around!!!

[Str8Hoosiers 2,965]

[mdiu28 1,897]

1 minute ago, coonhounds said:

So any one of you expert care to elaborate on weather or not this means we already have someone lined up or no connection?

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Doubtful. Anyone we want to talk to is still coaching with the exception of people like Beilein, Matta, etc. 

Get ready for plane tracking!

[VO5 8,272]

2 minutes ago, Josh said:

Where are you finding this press release?

Happiest guy on the planet today, right? Haha

[Str8Hoosiers 2,965]

No search committee needed - Sounds like he knows who he wants.

Money wasn't a problem as it appears Boosters stepped up for that...

[HoosierFan1994 4,767]

16 minutes ago, Stromboli said:

Best of luck to Archie and his family! Hope they land in a good situation. 
 

It’s  hard to be happy right now with yet another tournament starting and our team not in it. And this is why the change had to happen. And I think there was very little evidence that this thing would turn around. 
 

Can’t wait to hire our next huge embarrassing failure!

Archie Miller is a class act. A great man. I wish him nothing but the best. When he came to talk in Evansville he stayed for over an hour to visit with fans. He was super nice to me and my step dad. I wish it would've worked out. I thought he was the guy. But this move had to be made. I would love to see him at a school like UE. 

[finky 298]

My guess is they already have an agreement with the next Coach.  I don't think you make this move and figure it out as you go.  Too much money involved.  Plus, you get the new Coach in, talk to players and recruits and give them time to make the decision best for them.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 85,949]

11 minutes ago, OliviaPope40 said:

Now who all transfers out of the program player wise?

Obviously, time will tell but to me, it depends a lot on who's announced as our next coach.  I won't be surprised to see kids put their name in the transfer portal to keep an option open, but it's not a guarantee they'll end up leaving.   I would definitely expect Duncomb to ask to be released from his NOI.

[HoosierFan1994 4,767]

Just now, Str8Hoosiers said:

No search committee needed - Sounds like he knows who he wants.

Money wasn't a problem as it appears Boosters stepped up for that...

Exactly how I'm taking it...

[Hoosierfan2017 22,105]

"While I will not establish a formal search committee, I will consult within the University and with trusted experts in the state and around the country as I seek out and recruit a new coach. The work to find the next leader of Indiana Basketball will begin immediately, and I will seek a chief executive that I can partner with to reestablish the brand and national presence of Indiana Basketball.”

 

No Fred Glass style search committee for this hire. Nice.