General Coach Candidate News

[Hoosierfanyuh]

Dusty has a nice recruiting class coming in next year too so that could be a plus. What would be really fun is if we got Stevens and he swooped up Nate Ament 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

There’s a natural tendency to be attracted to an @$$-kicking, hyper-intense coach that wins.
But it’s also true that for a seemingly less intense coach like Stevens or May to be this successful there needs to be an extraordinary competitive fire and work ethic, albeit one that may not be as apparent to the public.

I hate to say it, but Painter is probably the perfect balance. He’s tough with his guys, doesn’t put up with crap. Doesn’t allow careless ball to take place. Also isn’t overly wild on the sidelines.

May is a calmer version of this. Michigan gets very careless, especially with leads. Not always super intense. They built a great roster and they are doing great but have chinks in the armor.

I’ll be happy if that’s the choice (and I think it will be) but I could see things snowballing on him.


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[OKHOOSIER]

11 hours ago, Sobchak_Security said:

That would be me!  I’ve been a long time reader, but I’m not really connected to anyone and didn’t feel I had much to offer in terms of insights.  But optimism that Dolson can do with the mens basketball program what he did with football.  

Everyone has good insights and things to offer, just jump in and share.
 

Most of my opinions are that of a certified moron. For lots of us it’s cathartic, particularly when we are bad, which is often lol.
 

Hope you stick around, and remember, the mods are hiding ad revenue in shoe boxes and are not to be trusted— just kidding they’re all great. 

[Kentuckysucks]

25 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

Why do people think Dusty doesn’t have a strong personality or isn’t “alpha” ? Genuinely curious what evidence there is of that. 

He’s not the coach we’re looking for I assure you.  I do think he’s the most likely hire though.  Better pray Brad says yes or we’re doing this again in 4 years.

[Home Jersey]

Just now, Kentuckysucks said:

He’s not the coach we’re looking for I assure you.  I do think he’s the most likely hire though.  Better pray Brad says yes or we’re doing this again in 4 years.

Thanks for your assurances and the photo of him in glasses. This totally reinforces that he is very much not alpha and not the coach for us. Thank you.

[LamarCheeks]

9 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

There’s a natural tendency to be attracted to an @$$-kicking, hyper-intense coach that wins.

But it’s also true that for a seemingly less intense coach like Stevens or May to be this successful there needs to be an extraordinary competitive fire and work ethic, albeit one that may not be as apparent to the public.

Coach K is sorta an example. 

With his soft-spoken, nasally voice -- he, most of the time, came off as a pretty nice guy. "I love my players. They love me. We're all one big happy Blue Devil family." 

But I understand he was a real SOB in practice and was as intense and foul-mouthed as anyone. 

[Home Jersey]

1 minute ago, LamarCheeks said:

Coach K is sorta an example. 

With his soft-spoken, nasally voice -- he, most of the time, came off as a pretty nice guy. "I love my players. They love me. We're all one big happy Blue Devil family." 

But I understand he was a real SOB in practice and was as intense and foul-mouthed as anyone. 

Coach K had plenty of Bobby in him…

[Kentuckysucks]

Alpha coach.  Perfect fit.

[Hoosierfanyuh]

If iu wins today are some of your opinions going to change on Dusty? I like Dusty just think it’s a fun talking point.

[OKHOOSIER]

6 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

Dusty has a nice recruiting class coming in next year too so that could be a plus. What would be really fun is if we got Stevens and he swooped up Nate Ament 

Johnell getting denied admission has also got to be working in our favor. Michigan will never be as attractive as long as their undergraduate transfer rules are in place.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

If iu wins today are some of your opinions going to change on Dusty? I like Dusty just think it’s a fun talking point.

I think it’s gonna happen, but I’ve been wrong about our Hoosiers plenty this year on the court, so who knows.

Won’t change my opinion anyway. I think he’ll do fairly well at Indiana and I’d have hope for the future but won’t have full confidence we will be at the top of the B1G by default per se.


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[theriverpilot]

15 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

There’s a natural tendency to be attracted to an @$$-kicking, hyper-intense coach that wins.

But it’s also true that for a seemingly less intense coach like Stevens or May to be this successful there needs to be an extraordinary competitive fire and work ethic, albeit one that may not be as apparent to the public.

Two of the most competitive people I’ve ever known were quiet and reserved. The “take it all in” type but would bite your head off in a pickup game of basketball.

No need to be brash and loud to be competitive or effective. I’d rather have a more stoic personality on the sideline. 

[Stuhoo]

Here’s an easy example for Dusty May. It’s a short video of him coaching high school girls at a camp re: close outs. Developing techniques, not an angry guy, and extremely intense even though it’s high school girls at a camp:

 

[IndianaSconnie90]

22 minutes ago, IU Prof said:

I don't think he has. There are stories about how he tried to quit drinking, but couldn't pull it off:

https://www.outkick.com/sports/texas-basketball-coach-chris-beard-is-once-again-drinking-beer

So if we're going to shy away from "drinkers", nobody on our list will be coaching here

[rcbowla]

10 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

Thanks for your assurances and the photo of him in glasses. This totally reinforces that he is very much not alpha and not the coach for us. Thank you.

FTR I'm fine with May. Not high on my list but I think he could do fine. BUT.....let's be honest here. It looks like at 3 a.m. he reached to the night stand to get his glasses, grabbed his wife's instead and then didn't realize it the rest of the day.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Here’s an easy example for Dusty May. It’s a short video of him coaching high school girls at a camp re: close outs. Developing techniques, not an angry guy, and extremely intense even though it’s high school girls at a camp:
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Could you imagine this level of coaching from our man Woody?


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[Chris007]

11 hours ago, Muskie plays the four said:

He did spend time in the  summer in terre haute with relatives. 

Yes I remember you telling me that. So Cleeter was totally wrong like he usually is. Haha

[Chris007]

10 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

If iu wins today are some of your opinions going to change on Dusty? I like Dusty just think it’s a fun talking point.

I expect IU to win today with everything that has gone on this week but I would still want Dusty next season 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Beard vs May is tough. Dolson and May are very close. I think that’s why it’s gonna be Dusty in the end. Do I think the next real program that Hires Beard with a good Nil system will be a top 10 team going forward? Yes. Do I think Indiana is that with May? Maybe.


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[Stuhoo]

Here is Dusty during an open practice.

The team knows his terminology. 

Dusty is completely in charge.

When the drill goes live? Oh yes… he is plenty intense.

Nice guys can be intense leaders too: