General Coach Candidate News

[Ryno6284]

4 minutes ago, Asha’man said:

I think the fanbase desire for Stevens puts a cloud over the program. One that will create a negative storm for whoever else gets hired. We saw a little bit of it yesterday when people thought it was McCollum. 

Cannabalizing each other even!

[SlammySammy]

Where’s Pete Carril when we need him?

[Papacap]

4 minutes ago, Asha’man said:

I think the fanbase desire for Stevens puts a cloud over the program. One that will create a negative storm for whoever else gets hired. We saw a little bit of it yesterday when people thought it was McCollum. 

No, because very few fans think we will get Stevens. I’m not saying it’s an echo chamber of people who think he is a strong possibility. But I don’t personally know an IU fan who thinks we have much of a shot. The issue with McCollum is it’s too big a jump. The issue with Brownell is he’s an average coach. But if IU makes a good hire, most people will not be upset it’s not Stevens.

[BtownBallers]

8 minutes ago, JustWinBaby said:

As previously discussed, the reason why folks believe Stevens may still be in play despite hearing no leaks of the sort is because of the following:

1) his wife is his agent, so the circle of people who know any sort of move he might make is extremely small

2) his past career moves (from Butler to Celtics HC in 2013, and Celtics HC to President in 2021) occurred with zero leaks prior to official announcements, and came as complete shocks to everyone

I'm not saying I think it's Stevens, but IF it were to be him, it would logically follow that a move like this would only occur under total radio silence. That's always been his M.O.

One more thing to note that makes this a unique situation. The Celtics are currently selling a controlling stake of the franchise. They may want to wait for the new owners to get their own GM. 

[SlammySammy]

1 minute ago, Ryno6284 said:

Cannabalizing each other even!

Yes we have turned on each other…little coach camps all over the place….question Stevens and there is a group that will jump on it…you a McCollum guy?we got a “gang”that will jump on that….

[Kentuckysucks]

3 minutes ago, Motley's said:

It’s bizarre. Stevens has zero ties to IU. So, he was an IU fan as a kid. When I was a kid, I was a Cowboys fan because they were good and on TV all the time. Haven’t been a Cowboys fan in decades. 

His Dad played football here.  He was in the stands when RMK made the infamous chair throw.  His Dad took him to games at AH all the time as a kid.  Zero ties my @$$.

[Scotty R]

6 minutes ago, Asha’man said:

I think the fanbase desire for Stevens puts a cloud over the program. One that will create a negative storm for whoever else gets hired. We saw a little bit of it yesterday when people thought it was McCollum. 

That is why I always think these kind of rumors hurt the program because these rumors have no merit. People come on here and start these rumors thinking it is funny but to me it hurts more than it is funny. Since people want IU to be great again they want to believe anything but when it doesn't happen then they blame the administration for not doing their job.

[IUBtown]

As much as I Hate Cronin part of my reasoning why he wasnt the guy is Dolson wasn't paying 16-10mil to hire him.  Same logic goes for Brownell.  I can't fathom paying anything just to hire him, he's not that guy. 

[HoosierInParadise]

No, because very few fans think we will get Stevens. I’m not saying it’s an echo chamber of people who think he is a strong possibility. But I don’t personally know an IU fan who thinks we have much of a shot. The issue with McCollum is it’s too big a jump. The issue with Brownell is he’s an average coach. But if IU makes a good hire, most people will not be upset it’s not Stevens.

I agree...there are a lot of names that will unite the majority of the fan base, but we need to get a freaking NAME. Gotta make a splash. People bring up Duke, UK, even UL as schools that didn't make a splash hire. We NEED it more than any of them. IU's mediocrity has settled in for too long to make a blah hire.

[Chris007]

8 minutes ago, Motley's said:

It’s bizarre. Stevens has zero ties to IU. So, he was an IU fan as a kid. When I was a kid, I was a Cowboys fan because they were good and on TV all the time. Haven’t been a Cowboys fan in decades. 

I believe both parents graduated from IU and his dad played football here. 

[HoosierInParadise]

That is why I always think these kind of rumors hurt the program because these rumors have no merit. People come on here and start these rumors thinking it is funny but to me it hurts more than it is funny. Since people want IU to be great again they want to believe anything but when it doesn't happen then they blame the administration for not doing their job.

I won't blame the admin for not bringing in Stevens, but I will blame them if they walk out Brownell and act like he's the answer we've been waiting for.

[Asha’man]

2 minutes ago, HoosierInParadise said:

5 minutes ago, Papacap said:

No, because very few fans think we will get Stevens. I’m not saying it’s an echo chamber of people who think he is a strong possibility. But I don’t personally know an IU fan who thinks we have much of a shot. The issue with McCollum is it’s too big a jump. The issue with Brownell is he’s an average coach. But if IU makes a good hire, most people will not be upset it’s not Stevens.

I agree...there are a lot of names that will unite the majority of the fan base, but we need to get a freaking NAME. Gotta make a splash. People bring up Duke, UK, even UL as schools that didn't make a splash hire. We NEED it more than any of them. IU's mediocrity has settled in for too long to make a blah hire.

What name would you be happy with? 
 

I’d be fine with McDermott or Shaka. 

[Scotty R]

2 minutes ago, HoosierInParadise said:

5 minutes ago, Papacap said:

No, because very few fans think we will get Stevens. I’m not saying it’s an echo chamber of people who think he is a strong possibility. But I don’t personally know an IU fan who thinks we have much of a shot. The issue with McCollum is it’s too big a jump. The issue with Brownell is he’s an average coach. But if IU makes a good hire, most people will not be upset it’s not Stevens.

I agree...there are a lot of names that will unite the majority of the fan base, but we need to get a freaking NAME. Gotta make a splash. People bring up Duke, UK, even UL as schools that didn't make a splash hire. We NEED it more than any of them. IU's mediocrity has settled in for too long to make a blah hire.

We don't need a name, we need a good coach

[HoosierInParadise]

We don't need a name, we need a good coach

I'd say both. Can't afford to have this much time to find the answer, have plenty of money to work with, and walk out someone that doesn't excited people.

[SlammySammy]

We’re all currently in different stages of Brownell denial……I’m still in the “lord god help us baby Jesus” stage….Phase 2which is “blind rage” results in pouting and self pity followed by angry arguments between members of the board and eventual short term suspension…lol…..Phase 3 “ Reality and Grief”….sobbing to myself in a corner when I realize that yes, this is where the program is….and of course, phase 4, “Surrender”…..we’ll do it like we’re French….eventually acceptance

[Scotty R]

I didn't realize Brownell had that big  of a buyout. To me there is no way Dolson would pay an 8 million buyout for a guy like Brownell. I can't remember where I heard this but they said the largest buyout a school has paid in basketball was between 4-5 Million

[str8baller]

14 minutes ago, Motley's said:

It’s bizarre. Stevens has zero ties to IU. So, he was an IU fan as a kid. When I was a kid, I was a Cowboys fan because they were good and on TV all the time. Haven’t been a Cowboys fan in decades. 

He has similar ties to a guy like Goode. Obviously Goode loves IU and wanted to play here. Not saying Stevens does, but I wouldn’t say no ties.

[AH1971]

18 minutes ago, Asha’man said:

I think the fanbase desire for Stevens puts a cloud over the program. One that will create a negative storm for whoever else gets hired. We saw a little bit of it yesterday when people thought it was McCollum. 

Bingo.

There’s absolutely zero reason why we should still be doing this 4 years later. 

[HoosierInParadise]

What name would you be happy with? 
 
I’d be fine with McDermott or Shaka. 

I personally would be fine with them, however, I still don't think they make the casual fan excited. We may not be able to get coaches who I think would excite (Stevens, Donovan, Wright, Pearl, Self to a certain degree, etc.). It's just my opinion which doesn't have any influence on the situation whatsoever.

[TadQueasy]

Anyone that does not know Stevens IU ties at this point in this whole deal around here needs to have their membership here revoked.