General Coach Candidate News

[Hoosierfanyuh]

8 minutes ago, ap2345 said:

Anything good happening? 

The trilly update this morning and this tweet https://x.com/bball_war3/status/1890191105238655071?s=46

[go iu bb]

3 hours ago, bobknightsghost said:

I’m just going to say one thing to clear the air

i apologize for being a dick last night

i am an IU fan. I came here to discuss different people’s feelings about what people like and don’t like about the guys being talked about as potentially being the next coach at IU

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90% of this forum is Brad Stevens tin foil hat conspiracy stuff man…

if that’s what you guys like.. you do you

You should've stopped at the line. You apologize for being a dick then start acting like a dick again immediately by throwing out insults in the same post. 

Apology fail.

This isn't the only IU message board. Maybe you'd be happier on one of the other ones since I don't think this one is for you.

[Shoes_N_Shorts]

7 minutes ago, BtownStrength said:

Cheers to Brad

Toppling Goliath. So good!

[hoosierbannerd]

7 minutes ago, Josh said:

I got my new S25 Ultra today!

I've had both OnePlus (current ) and Samsung and debating the 13 or S25 Ultra...

[AZ Hoosier]

1 hour ago, IvanRenkosillegitimatechild said:

What I do wonder though is how coachable the kids on our current team are. If Dusty comes in last year what portal players does he grab with Reneau, gallo, and MM back. Those three just don’t seem coachable at all. I don’t think rice or Carlyle or Ballo come though and instead it’s Wolf and who knows who else. 

Woodson broke 'em... 

[P92]

The fact that things have gone silent since this morning really lends credence to me that the rumors are right. If BS has an offer in hand, and now it’s up to him, then there really can’t be any new news until he makes up his mind. The AAU meeting, the two week deadline, and strengthening the schedule seem to argue that this is legit and Dolson has made the offer and after that the ball is in his (BS) court. It’s a huge decision for him. Hopefully he takes the shot!

[TheWatShot]

I blinked and Coaching Search SZN lapped me. I knew about the schedule additions, but what's this two week deadline and AAU meeting? 

[JF87]

What are peoples' thoughts on Tommy Lloyd?  He has a great record at UofA.  

[IvanRenkosillegitimatechild]

14 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

The trilly update this morning and this tweet https://x.com/bball_war3/status/1890191105238655071?s=46

I trust Trilly but I feel like this person is just someone who has zero inside info at all

[Uspshoosier]

1 minute ago, JF87 said:

What are peoples' thoughts on Tommy Lloyd?  He has a great record at UofA.  

I think he is a really good coach that will stay out West.  With no Midwest ties and all his ties being West I don’t think he would leave.    Really good coach though 

[Alford Bailey]

3 minutes ago, JF87 said:

What are peoples' thoughts on Tommy Lloyd?  He has a great record at UofA.  

I like him

[Hoosierfanyuh]

3 minutes ago, IvanRenkosillegitimatechild said:

I trust Trilly but I feel like this person is just someone who has zero inside info at all

I’m 50/50 on the account they’ve posted a few things that’s made me think they know stuff but I’m definitely not fully trusting it. I do think trilly is reliable 

[bobknightsghost]

6 minutes ago, JF87 said:

What are peoples' thoughts on Tommy Lloyd?  He has a great record at UofA.  

Tommy Lloyd can coach ball. Doubt he’s interested though.

[Magnanimous]

20 hours ago, Old Friend said:

Rather than scroll over 988 pages...

What are opinions on Ben McCollum?  43 years old....4 national titles at D2 (similar to Bo Ryan before he went to Wisconsin), eats, sleeps, and breathes basketball, and a similar personality and resume to Curt Cignetti.

Failing Stevens or Beard, he's my horse.

Not interested in guys who don't fit i.e. Bruce Pearl, Cronin, Buzz Williams

I said we should’ve considered him four years ago. He’s the best X’s and O’s coach in the country. Glad he’s passing his Drake internship for folks to come around.

[go iu bb]

2 hours ago, Home Jersey said:

Yep. Buzz, McDermott and Cronin all fit that description much more neatly than McCollum. McCollum is basically a lotto ticket candidate - you could nab yourself one of the best coaches, but it could also not work out here. 

I am a big fan of his and personally would be excited about the hire, but don't think the timing makes sense for IU in all likelihood this time around. Because exactly as Scotty R rightly said, we should prioritize consistent P5 success in this next hire. 

Yes, what IU needs after the last 2 hires is a known not a gamble.

[bobknightsghost]

6 minutes ago, Magnanimous said:

I said we should’ve considered him four years ago. He’s the best X’s and O’s coach in the country. Glad he’s passing his Drake internship for folks to come around.

Love McCollum. He’s too risky though. Dolson has to get this one right. Needs a proven P5 winner.

Edited February 14, 2025 by bobknightsghost

[Magnanimous]

Just now, bobknightsghost said:

Love McCollum. He’s to risky though. Dolson has to get this one right. Needs a proven P5 winner.

The landscape has changed with NIL and the portal. Most currently employed P5 winners do not need an IU-level position to be successful. There’s a reason the SEC is the best basketball conference right now - excess football money being thrown elsewhere. Kentucky didn’t get the pool of coaching candidates last year that they would’ve 10+ years ago. I don’t think UNC and Duke would have the same pull these days either. 

[Jet812]

2 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

Old Forrester 1920

Wild Turkey Rare Breed

both $50-55.

Those two and a cheaper big bottle from Costco for mixed drinks, and you’ll never need to buy anything else.

Just my opinion.

Those are great  bottles, but to say you’ll never need to buy anything else?  I’ve really screwed up then, I have over 90 open bottles…

[OKHOOSIER]

13 minutes ago, JF87 said:

What are peoples' thoughts on Tommy Lloyd?  He has a great record at UofA.  

I like him, surprised he hasn’t come up, but I have read in a couple places he may be waiting for Gonzaga once Few is done. 

[bobknightsghost]

1 minute ago, Magnanimous said:

The landscape has changed with NIL and the portal. Most currently employed P5 winners do not need an IU-level position to be successful. There’s a reason the SEC is the best basketball conference right now - excess football money being thrown elsewhere. Kentucky didn’t get the pool of coaching candidates last year that they would’ve 10+ years ago. I don’t think UNC and Duke would have the same pull these days either. 

I don’t disagree and if we can’t pull a proven P5 winner then I hope McCollum is the guy.