General Coach Candidate News

[RaceToTheTop]

10 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

No one thinks Goodman isn’t connected, he does type his tweets very carefully if you pay attention. 

‘Emerged as one of the candidates’.  I mean….cool.  He was before Goodman tweeted.

[BehindTheBench]

10 minutes ago, 8bucks said:

You said he went quiet out of shame didn’t you?  So I am asking if you are assuming this is why they went quiet. 

Oh, yeah, that was just a comment aimed towards if I’m saying Brad, Brad, Brad, only to hire a small time D2 coach, im probably not showing my face or talking too much 

[AZ Hoosier]

1 hour ago, tyappleg said:

This kinda stuff doesn't get leaked without it being close to a sure thing.  Ben McCollum will be the next basketball coach. 

"leaked" from Goodman? Not sure I'd go there...

[TheWatShot]

5 minutes ago, HinnyHoosier said:

 

"Scanlon, Weinstock and Riesman....Heyyy LaRhonda! No, I got four people on hold but I can talk!" 

[sirhoosierlot]

3 minutes ago, Hoosier987 said:

Meaning Drake will take a step back next year if he remained coach 

They’re set up to lose four guys next year only one of which averages double figures and and two that average more than 20 minutes per game. 

[HinnyHoosier]

26 minutes ago, Hoosier82 said:

That sure seems like the tweet that proceeds a Ben M is finalizing a deal to become the next IU basketball coach. 

Don't refer to Iowa as IU please.

It's the University of Iowa anyway.

[IUHAHN81]

I don't see Scott hiring a Woody caliber replacement (Brownell etc.) Imo he's either going for the GRAND SLAM or the next big up and comer. Sideways move cannot be in his cards. He's smarter than that. 

[Home Jersey]

8 minutes ago, Hoosier987 said:

Meaning Drake will take a step back next year if he remained coach 

Every year isn't going to be title-contending. I realize this is a difficult thing to accept in the era of NIL and the portal. 

That does change things a bit. Results should be expected sooner than before when you have de facto free agency. 

He's never done that so it's a risk but our NIL should help with that. I'd look for transfers from Marquette, A&M, TTU especially. His first roster, like virtually every new hire, will not be his best. Will take time to put his system in (like for all coaches). He plays efficient basketball... I can't believe that's being held against him so much, lol. 

UConn has won 6 titles since '99, that's 20% of the available titles.

Hurley took 4 years to figure it out and went back to back in his 5th and 6th years.

They had some lackluster years in the beginning. 

This is a talented coach. If UConn could give Hurley time, IU should give McCollum time. 

People who aren't okay with the idea of it taking some time need to get over the idea our **** smells like roses just because we're Indiana. 

[OKHOOSIER]

2 minutes ago, BehindTheBench said:

I’m sorry I’m not giving you the info you want to hear. There was a verbal and an agreement/plan to sign and announce formally after season was over. Again, believe it or not, but that is simply a fact.

What? I’m not upset at what you’re saying. It just isn’t believable, unless one of two things is true. And for the second time, to paraphrase myself since you again ignored what I said.
 

Either Scott Dolson is maybe the dumbest person on earth for allowing someone like Stevens who is in an infinitely more cushy job have five weeks to think it over (or longer since we have been squarely on the bubble the entire time). Or Brad Stevens is being begged to take a job for 70 million dollars and can’t quite make up his mind like he’s getting dressed for prom. It’s absurd on its face on both accounts.

The most logical explanation is there was possibly an initial agreement. Hence, tons of smoke, which cleared out within a week when he probably told Dolson no. Since, it’s been played close to the vest. It doesn’t have to be more complicated than that. Or, which I’ve said twice now, the agreement is still in place, which I personally think is unlikely, but still possible. 

[Over 100 Games]

5 minutes ago, Hoosier987 said:

Meaning Drake will take a step back next year if he remained coach 

Meaning he took a bunch of D2 players to D1, got them to perform at higher level than what was previously accomplished by a former, highly touted coach in DeVries, and beat teams in Power 4 conferences.

[Hoosier82]

Would Goodman be the one to leak the hire in preparation for announcement?  

[TheWatShot]

5 minutes ago, Hornsby said:

The cig love is over the top based on one season. This year's schedule is much harder. This year is his true test. They will say he isn't tom allen but the Allen love was the same after the covid year.

 

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IU football isn't going to go 11-1 every year. He could win 7 or 8 next year and I'd still be happy to have him here. 

[Pagoda]

8 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

Yea, and nothing has actually happened!

[BehindTheBench]

If Zach confirms it, it’s game over. Keep this thread going and we can debate again in 3 years 

[Kentuckysucks]

8 minutes ago, HoosierInParadise said:

15 minutes ago, Scotty R said:

Some are being drama queens or just don't understand the college basketball landscape 
Have you actually paid attention to the hires of power conference teams lately. Show me all of these power conference coaches leaving their jobs for another power conference team. You have a guy like Cal who wanted out of UK and UL was ready for a change but you don't see successful coaches leaving.
To me UK hiring Pope is the Equivalent of us hiring Brownell. UL hiring Kelsey would he no different than us hiring McCollum.

I don't understand the college basketball landscape at all. I don't understand what 9, 10, 11 million per year will get you anymore. If we don't finally just make someone, that is worth it, the highest paid coach in college basketball....I just don't understand at all. It communicates one of three things to me. Either the IU job is just not an attractive job anymore to any top coach, or we aren't serious about turning this around, or both. Pay enough money, and you're going to get the best out there.

The donors are only willing to pony up the big dollars for the one guy they know IU can't get.

[Pagoda]

2 minutes ago, TheWatShot said:

IU football isn't going to go 11-1 every year. He could win 7 or 8 next year and I'd still be happy to have him here. 

Anyone who just cites the schedule isn’t paying attention to IUFB.  And you’re right, 7 or 8 wins is fine.  This is a multi-year project to get out of the bottom of the conference.

[Over 100 Games]

5 minutes ago, OKHOOSIER said:

What? I’m not upset at what you’re saying. It just isn’t believable, unless one of two things is true. And for the second time, to paraphrase myself since you again ignored what I said.
 

Either Scott Dolson is maybe the dumbest person on earth for allowing someone like Stevens who is in an infinitely more cushy job have five weeks to think it over (or longer since we have been squarely on the bubble the entire time). Or Brad Stevens is being begged to take a job for 70 million dollars and can’t quite make up his mind like he’s getting dressed for prom. It’s absurd on its face on both accounts.

The most logical explanation is there was possibly an initial agreement. Hence, tons of smoke, which cleared out within a week when he probably told Dolson no. Since, it’s been played close to the vest. It doesn’t have to be more complicated than that. Or, which I’ve said twice now, the agreement is still in place, which I personally think is unlikely, but still possible. 

This is the most level headed take anyone has had on here ever

[Home Jersey]

1 minute ago, BehindTheBench said:

If Zach confirms it, it’s game over. Keep this thread going and we can debate again in 3 years 

Yeah okay Isaac, how can you type when you're so busy kissing the Brad poster on your bedroom wall?

[IU05]

7 minutes ago, BehindTheBench said:

Oh, yeah, that was just a comment aimed towards if I’m saying Brad, Brad, Brad, only to hire a small time D2 coach, im probably not showing my face or talking too much 

Fair. Hopefully it’s just Dolson giving the team the talk to shut down all talking. 

[Scotty R]

9 minutes ago, HoosierInParadise said:

16 minutes ago, Scotty R said:

Some are being drama queens or just don't understand the college basketball landscape 
Have you actually paid attention to the hires of power conference teams lately. Show me all of these power conference coaches leaving their jobs for another power conference team. You have a guy like Cal who wanted out of UK and UL was ready for a change but you don't see successful coaches leaving.
To me UK hiring Pope is the Equivalent of us hiring Brownell. UL hiring Kelsey would he no different than us hiring McCollum.

I don't understand the college basketball landscape at all. I don't understand what 9, 10, 11 million per year will get you anymore. If we don't finally just make someone, that is worth it, the highest paid coach in college basketball....I just don't understand at all. It communicates one of three things to me. Either the IU job is just not an attractive job anymore to any top coach, or we aren't serious about turning this around, or both. Pay enough money, and you're going to get the best out there.

So I guess the UK job is no longer attractive since they got turned down by top coaches and settled for Pope who.had never won a tournament game.