General Coach Candidate News

[str8baller 5,253]

2 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I'm all for it. His kid starts college next year so maybe he wants to coach him. 

I mean…he’s still the premier candidate in college basketball. And he has ties to Indiana. Even if he burned us bad last time, you swallow your pride and make the call. 

[Chris007 44,066]

Just now, str8baller said:

I mean…he’s still the premier candidate in college basketball. And he has ties to Indiana. Even if he burned us bad last time, you swallow your pride and make the call. 

I much as I wanted to punch him in his face last time, as much as he lied about what happened, I'd still call him first and throw the bank at him

[AKHoosier 6,923]

Stevens has turned us down twice now. The only hope is that he wants to get back in to coaching again. 

I can see that being way less appealing than his current job. The transfer portal and NIL seem like huge headaches to coaches.

[str8baller 5,253]

3 minutes ago, AKHoosier said:

I can see that being way less appealing than his current job. The transfer portal and NIL seem like huge headaches to coaches.

100%. Most guys cite offseason time commitments (ie recruiting) as the reason for going to the pros, football and basketball.  
 

I don’t think he ever comes. You make the call anyways. 

[BGleas 7,903]

I'll be really, really surprised if Stevens ever comes back to college again. He's an NBA guy at this point. 

Shortly after Woodson was hired I spoke to someone in the Celtics front office. I didn't specifically ask about the IU job, but asked if they thought Stevens would ever come back to college basketball and the answer was an emphatic no. 

[8bucks 6,452]

22 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

You are correct neither are going to leave their current job and take a step down to come here. Yes IU would be a step down compared to those two programs in 2024. We probably have a higher ceiling in the long run but they both are a better program today

Regarding Scott Drew, I still think he is possible.  I have been to Waco several times and despite those 2 home makeover people, some good brisket there is not much there.  Long drive to Dallas as well.  The Drew's have deep ties to the state (Indiana), I think he could recruit at least as well here as there if not better.  

[HoosierTrav 7,886]

34 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I'm all for it. His kid starts college next year so maybe he wants to coach him. 

 

[IUFAN1976 3,141]

20 minutes ago, AKHoosier said:

Stevens has turned us down twice now. The only hope is that he wants to get back in to coaching again. 

I can see that being way less appealing than his current job. The transfer portal and NIL seem like huge headaches to coaches.

Truth be told, that is why Saban retired!

[Chris007 44,066]

1 minute ago, 8bucks said:

Regarding Scott Drew, I still think he is possible.  I have been to Waco several times and despite those 2 home makeover people, some good brisket there is not much there.  Long drive to Dallas as well.  The Drew's have deep ties to the state (Indiana), I think he could recruit at least as well here as there if not better.  

Deep ties to northern Indiana. No ties to IU. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,753]

With the way the landscape of college basketball recruiting has changed I can't imagine why anyone who hasn't been in the college game would want to jump in.  Woody obviously because he's an IU guy but he's the exception not the rule.

[8bucks 6,452]

2 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Deep ties to northern Indiana. No ties to IU. 

Not many good candidates will have ties to IU

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,753]

Just now, 8bucks said:

Not many good candidates will have ties to IU

Been there; done that.  Let's move on.

[HoosierTrav 7,886]

26 minutes ago, AKHoosier said:

Stevens has turned us down twice now. The only hope is that he wants to get back in to coaching again. 

I can see that being way less appealing than his current job. The transfer portal and NIL seem like huge headaches to coaches.

Twice? I was under the impression that it was just once. 

[southernindianahoosier2 902]

5 minutes ago, HoosierTrav said:

Twice? I was under the impression that it was just once. 

If we had fired Crean before the 2011-2012 season would we have been able to get Stevens? 

[Demo 20,026]

I swore I wasn’t going to open this thread. Wasn’t gonna do it. I give in to a single moment of weakness and the 1st name I read is Brad freaking Stevens. 
Gonna go stroll into traffic now.

[Hovadipo 56,230]

1 hour ago, 8bucks said:

despite those 2 home makeover people, some good brisket

Devil's advocate: what else does a guy need?

[Stuhoo 80,857]

4 minutes ago, Demo said:

I swore I wasn’t going to open this thread. Wasn’t gonna do it. I give in to a single moment of weakness and the 1st name I read is Brad freaking Stevens. 
Gonna go stroll into traffic now.

John Belien maybe?

:)

[Chris007 44,066]

14 minutes ago, Demo said:

I swore I wasn’t going to open this thread. Wasn’t gonna do it. I give in to a single moment of weakness and the 1st name I read is Brad freaking Stevens. 
Gonna go stroll into traffic now.

You're right. Is Billy Donovan doing any good in Chicago?

[Dave from Dayton 3,226]

The title of this thread is about The General possibly being a candidate for Basketball head coach...?

That is a little misleading.  Sadly, RMK passed away within the last year.

I do not think that he would toss his hat into this ring.  I don't believe that he is that flexible./s

Going though my list:  Mike Davis; Kelvin Sampson; Dandy Dan D.; Tom Crean; Archie Miller; Mike Woodson...

 

[8bucks 6,452]

25 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

Devil's advocate: what else does a guy need?

I mean if you say good brisket you got my attention but I am not recruiting 18 year old kids.