General Coach Candidate News

[TheWatShot]

7 minutes ago, JustWinBaby said:

He was praising “Trayce” Galloway the other day. I will not miss his aloofness. You just can’t lack basic attention to detail as a head coach. I know for a fact it cost us more than one top-level recruit.

Also I won’t miss him speaking in the third person. What the hell was that anyway?? How did he never take any heat for that? lmao

I noticed this the first summer he was here and he got Flory Bidunga's name wrong. I was told it was no big deal and coaches made mistakes like that all the time. 

[P92]

The hire is someone from left field.

This left fielder’s name?

Why.

Well,  I just thought I’d ask you.

well, I  just thought I’d tell you.

Then tell me who’s playing left field!

I already told you, Who’s on First.

I’m not asking you who’s on first, I want  to know what’s the left fielder’s name?!

What’s on Second.

 I don’t know!

He’s on Third!

 I’m not asking you who’s on Third

Who’s on—-

I’ll break your arm if you say who’s on first!

this is how I feel after reading this thread. I’ll be so glad when this is over, because I’m getting to the point my opinion about this coaching search is the same as the shortstop’s name!

 

 

[rcbowla]

10 minutes ago, P92 said:

The hire is someone from left field.

This left fielder’s name?

Why.

Well,  I just thought I’d ask you.

well, I  just thought I’d tell you.

Then tell me who’s playing left field!

I already told you, Who’s on First.

I’m not asking you who’s on first, I want  to know what’s the left fielder’s name?!

What’s on Second.

 I don’t know!

He’s on Third!

 I’m not asking you who’s on Third

Who’s on—-

I’ll break your arm if you say who’s on first!

this is how I feel after reading this thread. I’ll be so glad when this is over, because I’m getting to the point my opinion about this coaching search is the same as the shortstop’s name!

 

 

I don't care!

[Lebowski]

5 hours ago, Kentuckysucks said:

I'd give Cig another season before you crown him.  We played 2 good teams all season and got torched both times.  He was also able to bring a bunch of his JM guys with him.  Just reminds me of Tom Allen's covid year where we didn't beat a single team that finished in the top 25 and he got a near $40M buyout for it then the wheels came off.  Many of us called it at the time.  Expect a lot of 7-5 finishes from Cig which is certainly fine.

I know it's hard for folks to grasp because we've been so used to the disappointment of the football program but IUFB finally has a coach that knows what he's doing.

What a horrible take. Lol.

[JustWinBaby]

11 minutes ago, Lebowski said:

I know it's hard for folks to grasp because we've been so used to the disappointment of the football program but IUFB finally has a coach that knows what he's doing.

What a horrible take. Lol.

Some folks just want something to complain about.

Apparently winning 11 games has now raised the expectations to such a level that every subsequent season will now be seen as a disappointment to these fans.

[RaceToTheTop]

1 hour ago, Golfman25 said:

Yeah, I don't deny that.  But way too many coaches get full of themselves and are too stubborn to change and adapt.  They will force their "system."  See our current guy for Exhibit A.  :)  He's going to be able to attract much better talent at a school like IU.  You don't want to handcuff them in a D2 style system.  

What I would say is that was likely asked in interview -- about adapting to a P5 level.  One thing I do know is that Dolson was asked what he was looking for in a new coach and a major thing was that they needed to embrace the portal, not run away from it.  So either that would mean McCollum is wary of the portal and isn't the choice or he has indicated that he plans on using it extensively.

[Over 100 Games]

Guys - my sources are telling me that it’s McDermott. Not a joke. Not a troll. You heard it here first. I joked about his son earlier. This is not a drill

[rcbowla]

Off to bed but Jerrod Calhoun's teams play in a way that I could get behind. I've liked him from the jump tbh. Now, everyone tell me how terrible of a hire that would be without having ever watched them....go.

[rcbowla]

1 minute ago, Over 100 Games said:

Guys - my sources are telling me that it’s McDermott. Not a joke. Not a troll. You heard it here first. I joked about his son earlier. This is not a drill

This is about the 12th coach I'd be cool with over the last few weeks. Actually he is 2nd on my list of realistic candidates that haven't said no.

[pappy1865]

The hire is someone from left field.
This left fielder’s name?
Why.
Well,  I just thought I’d ask you.
well, I  just thought I’d tell you.
Then tell me who’s playing left field!
I already told you, Who’s on First.
I’m not asking you who’s on first, I want  to know what’s the left fielder’s name?!
What’s on Second.
 I don’t know!
He’s on Third!
 I’m not asking you who’s on Third
Who’s on—-
I’ll break your arm if you say who’s on first!
this is how I feel after reading this thread. I’ll be so glad when this is over, because I’m getting to the point my opinion about this coaching search is the same as the shortstop’s name!
 
 

3rd base!

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[GloryDays]

57 minutes ago, rcbowla said:

Oddly enough I have. I'm actually surrounded by them. To be clear they're all wouldn't-s (has anyone done research on how to pluarlize that) but they can bake well enough to make me not care.

 

Me too.We buy eggs,baked goods and poultry from them.

Watching those girls pluck chickens is a major turn on.

[LamarCheeks]

6 minutes ago, Over 100 Games said:

Guys - my sources are telling me that it’s McDermott. Not a joke. Not a troll. You heard it here first. I joked about his son earlier. This is not a drill

 

[RaceToTheTop]

IF it is McCollum (I'm not convinced it is), the article I posted in summary form on his coaching:

• he states that the one type of player he will not recruit is one with a negative attitude.  
• he feels it is most important to utilize what a player does well.  Sounds like trust in a player to expand what they do on the court in games is dependent on showing they can do it in practice.
• his offense is keyed on players reading the defense and ball screen angles.  Says they run very few set plays -- says that the trouble with relying on beating teams with too many set plays is that it becomes predictable.  
• Screens are not limited to a big setting a screen for a small on a pick and roll.  Again, eliminates the predictability.
• Probably the most underrated aspect of his coaching is how well his teams have played defensively.
• Some have asked about the pace of play his teams had in D2.  They were also slow but it didn't stop them from putting up points -- a couple of his championship teams averaged in the mid 80 points/game and for about ten years his teams had seasonal average points score between 73 and 84 points.

[Lebowski]

1 hour ago, Golfman25 said:

Yeah, I don't deny that.  But way too many coaches get full of themselves and are too stubborn to change and adapt.  They will force their "system."  See our current guy for Exhibit A.  :)  He's going to be able to attract much better talent at a school like IU.  You don't want to handcuff them in a D2 style system.  

I wouldn't pigeonhole his "system" into a label of a D2 style system. His approach seems to be more about his players' strengths and adapt to them. He's definitely a process driven coach, like Nick Saban for sure.  It looks like his biggest constant is the point guard play. It all starts and stops with the PG. I think I read on here somewhere or maybe watched an interview or something where he wants a player that can quickly process things mentally. His offense makes me think of the "motion" offense back in the day.  It's very fluid and not really about X's and O's but more about mentally processing what is available on the court that the defense is giving you. A lot of cuts to the basket, screens that help setting up open shots through mismatches, screens to get two defenders on the ball, ghost screens,  etc.. I watched it in the flesh, and it's really fun to watch. Personally, I enjoyed his team's defense more than I did the offense. Bottom line, they played smart.  I haven't seen an IUBB team play smart in a very long time.  I do question whether or not his type of philosophy/offense will work against length. We'll be able to watch this in the tournament for sure. 

 

If McCollum is the guy, I'll be extremely comfortable with the hire. 

[HinnyHoosier]

I'm so thirsty for next season and we don't even have a coach yet. 

[Scooter T Washington]

Kind of long but, but Tony does a great job of comparing McCollum’s offensive efficiency with every class of college basketball DI, DII, and JUCO.

https://x.com/bball_war3/status/1900381445270413347?s=61

[HoosierPapi4]

Happy Friday! One day closer to Brad Stevens and banner #6

[hoosierbannerd]

6 hours ago, TheWatShot said:

I noticed this the first summer he was here and he got Flory Bidunga's name wrong. I was told it was no big deal and coaches made mistakes like that all the time. 

yeah maybe Kory might want to come back and play for the Whale!

and I DON'T mean the (Ghost of) Rick Majerus...

[MrBBall]

6 hours ago, TheWatShot said:

I noticed this the first summer he was here and he got Flory Bidunga's name wrong. I was told it was no big deal and coaches made mistakes like that all the time. 

The list of what has gone wrong in his engagement with recruits and lack of ability to forge relationships with not only the recruits but also AAU leaders and HS coaches would shock you! No joking and not something to take lightly. Folks love Painter for finding players who fit his system. But he also has relationships with those power players in hoops around the state. It’s strong. Indiana is seen as a joke and woody is Bigfoot. A new coach has work to do and it’s because of woodys lack of effort to build them. 
 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

5 hours ago, Over 100 Games said:

Guys - my sources are telling me that it’s McDermott. Not a joke. Not a troll. You heard it here first. I joked about his son earlier. This is not a drill

Idk if this is a troll but this will ensure another Olympic themed coach hiring in 4 years.  He’s 62 already.  I suppose Dolson wants to try to win now but man. I know people love this but…….