General Coach Candidate News

[Chris007 44,211]

10 minutes ago, SteelerHoosier said:

Could you imagine the hype in this state if this dude was actually right about the 27th? Hahaha. I would do backflips down my neighborhood. 

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[IU Prof 864]

Regarding Nate Oats, I think it's certainly plausible he could want to remain at Alabama. It gives him an opportunity to routinely be in the mix for Final Fours and National Championships, without the spotlight that comes with a basketball-first school (ala Holtmann). But it's also possible that he'd rather be at a basketball-first school, and a top 5 or 6 program historically, along with an opportunity to return to the Midwest. Only Oats knows.

If it were UNC, Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, or UCLA hiring a coach, though, I don't think anyone would be surprised if someone like Oats decided to accept the offer even if Alabama was paying him good money. There are only so many blue blood job opportunities available. So for that reason, it isn't crazy to think that Oats (or Beard, Drew, etc.) would view IU desirably even if they are generally content where they are.

Edited March 24, 2021 by IU Prof

[Magisterium 393]

1 minute ago, IU Prof said:

Regarding Nate Oats, I think it's certainly plausible he could want to remain at Alabama. It gives him an opportunity to routinely be in the mix for Final Fours and National Championships, without the spotlight that comes with a basketball-first school (ala Holtmann). But it's also possible that he'd rather be at a basketball-first school, and a top 5 or 6 program, back in the Midwest.

If it were UNC, Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, or UCLA hiring a coach, I don't think anyone would be surprised if someone like Oats decided to accept the offer even if Alabama was paying him good money. There are only so many blue blood job opportunities available. So for that reason, it isn't crazy to think that Oats (or Beard, Drew, etc.) would view IU desirably even if they are generally content where they are.

wonder if Oats is friends with fellow Maranatha Baptist grad Tom Allen?

[southernindianahoosier2 902]

Again way behind today. I heard Sterling talking about that and thought wth is he talking about. To my knowledge shoe companies have absolutely no bearing on schools hiring certain coaches. The coaches themselves may have preferences but I doubt the shoe companies have any say in who a school hires.

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Yes but if a coach has AAU connections with Nike, would he change brands and come to Iu? What I’m saying does having adidas sponsorship hurt our chances at landing a coach because he’s rather got to a nike school ?


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[Hardwood83 4,774]

26 minutes ago, tomallenfan1 said:

I think this goes without saying, but 99.9% of the rumors going around are not true. I’ve been told by a source in athletic department (with firsthand knowledge of the process) that practically every rumor out there is unfounded and made up.

 

Source said only Rabjohns/Osterman (via IU spokesperson) report about Matta not being interviewed/taking a physical was only true story. Just FYI.

I don't know about you or your source, but I find this more credible than almost all the rumors. 

 

[IU Prof 864]

FWIW re Oats, Buffalo was a Nike school too.

[Moye > Boozer 241]

Also, I know there was some previous talk of Adidas not being "cool" amongst teens and that somehow limiting Indiana but amidst all the rumors, speculation, etc. I can tell you one thing is absolutely true ----- Adidas is very very cool amongst teens. They all want the Adidas Boost as their everyday sneakers (or at least one of their everyday sneakers). I actually think it's Indiana's "tradition" that probably does not allow Adidas to flex their creative muscles when it comes to designing jerseys and shorts that would maybe appeal more to today's youngsters a la some of the Nike schools. Heck even Notre Dame football lets Under Armour have a little fun. 

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4 minutes ago, southernindianahoosier2 said:

Yes but if a coach has AAU connections with Nike, would he change brands and come to Iu? What I’m saying does having adidas sponsorship hurt our chances at landing a coach because he’s rather got to a nike school ?


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That's absolutely the type of thing Dolson needs to know. 

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,699]

1 minute ago, iubb said:

 

 

 

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If even true... Awesome. That's who I want. 

[Kentuckysucks 2,276]

10 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

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[Hardwood83 4,774]

8 minutes ago, Magisterium said:

wonder if Oats is friends with fellow Maranatha Baptist grad Tom Allen?

They know each other, Tom is 5yrs older, if I recall correctly. 

[AZ Hoosier 7,371]

2 minutes ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

If even true... Awesome. That's who I want. 

well, CC does have a degree.

[Magisterium 393]

1 minute ago, Hardwood83 said:

They know each other, Tom is 5yrs older, if I recall correctly. 

pardon me while I indulge in some additional hallucination.....

[PB1230 502]

6 minutes ago, iubb said:

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If Cheaney, then pay Beilein 1-2 million to be an assistant

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5 minutes ago, iubb said:

 

 

 

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With how tight lipped everything has been in regards to the search, seems kind of weird for this to be announced. Feels like a way to placate those people wanting an IU guy by saying we considered one. 

[Iubravos 327]

Brad is not coming!!!

[madmax 442]

Who is the most obvious, non-controversial, at least somewhat plausible candidate that has had the least amount of smoke?

Christopher Michael Beard.

Been saying it and saying it, but my gut says its gonna be him. Probably wrong, but I want to at least try to speak it into fruition.

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[Trish 11,623]

8 minutes ago, iubb said:

 

 

 

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We are just interviewing anyone at this point huh. 
 

Im going to ask for an interview tomorrow.