General Coach Candidate News

[Kentuckysucks]

3 minutes ago, MikeRoberts said:

It’s likely not Bennett, just trying to think of who makes sense other than Stevens if the deal is in fact done. It could always be a wtf hire like a Woodson but hoping not

If it’s Brad something will leak, likely from the NBA side, sooner rather than later.  If we start to get into March and we haven’t heard anything concrete I almost guarantee you it isn’t Brad.

[Asha’man]

1 minute ago, MrBBall said:

I have heard that Scott was taken aback by the Dusty signing. So I think Dusty is just happy where he is. That’s all. 

I’m not stressed about who they hire. I think it will be solid no matter who it is. Looking forward to finding out when the time comes. 

[IUHoosierJoe]

2 minutes ago, MrBBall said:

I have heard that Scott was taken aback by the Dusty signing. So I think Dusty is just happy where he is. That’s all. 

If Scott wants Dusty, the extension won’t stop him

[JustWinBaby]

17 minutes ago, Asha’man said:

It’s Brad Stevens imo. I don’t think Dusty signs an extension if IU is hard after him. And if IU went hard after Dusty, Michigan would have offered a lot more money to keep him with a higher buyout. Only reason to not push for Dusty is they have their guy and the only guy to have this early on is Stevens. I understand the idea of keeping things quiet but that’s where I’m at with it. I’m totally aware I could be wrong but I’m intrigued to see how it plays out. 

My thoughts exactly. It’s the only way to make sense of the Dusty situation. There’s zero chance IU doesn’t go after Dusty unless they’ve got someone above him on the priority list already lined up.

Michigan is under no obligation to do anything to help IU keep its coaching search under wraps. So of course they make the safe (smart) move and extended Dusty just to make sure he doesn’t go anywhere. But the details of his extension reveal that Indiana was never really pursuing him. No way serious IU interest leads to a meager $1m salary bump and $2.5m buyout increase.

The only logical way to explain why Indiana did not express serious interest in May is that we’ve already locked in on someone else who was higher on the tier list. And the only person who fits that bill is Brad Stevens.

I fully accept that I’m not an insider and I’m grasping at straws here, but just reading the tea leaves and knowing what we know about Dolson and how seriously he’s approaching this situation, and the confidence coming from our donors – this all lends further credence to the likelihood that we’ve already made a home run hire and we’re just waiting for the announcement at the end of the season (which may actually take a while since there seems to be a real chance Indiana goes dancing).

[HinnyHoosier]

39 minutes ago, EasyEJay said:

Good point, I can start with the Colvin and Heide one foot out the door rumor! 

I've been seeing stuff on X with people linking Braden Smith to Kansas next year. That'll really get them going...

[CSP]

5 minutes ago, MrBBall said:

I have heard that Scott was taken aback by the Dusty signing. So I think Dusty is just happy where he is. That’s all. 

what does that mean? 

[Mr. Hoosier Pride]

1 minute ago, IUHoosierJoe said:

If Scott wants Dusty, the extension won’t stop him

exactly...if we think Scott would go for Mick and tackle his buyout.....Dusty's new buyout and extension isn't an issue

[Pagoda]

2 minutes ago, HinnyHoosier said:

I've been seeing stuff on X with people linking Braden Smith to Kansas next year. That'll really get them going...

That would be funny.  It seems PU has been skating by with their mediocre NIL, for example they were fortunate Edey stayed for $1M/yr when he was worth $2-3M/yr.  I'd love to see them face the music if they don't offer their players market rate, fair NIL/rev share.

[MrBBall]

Just now, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

what does that mean? 

That he didn’t think Dusty would sign an extension so early or at all. 

[MrBBall]

3 minutes ago, IUHoosierJoe said:

If Scott wants Dusty, the extension won’t stop him

Scott will want someone who wants to be at Indiana. Not luring away. 

[AZ Hoosier]

1 minute ago, MrBBall said:

Scott will want someone who wants to be at Indiana. Not luring away. 

Unfortunately, the only one publicly campaigning for the job is the dude with facial hair... that would suck hard... 

In Scott we trust.

[IUHoosierJoe]

2 minutes ago, MrBBall said:

Scott will want someone who wants to be at Indiana. Not luring away. 

So Kenya Hunter will be the hire?

[CSP]

3 minutes ago, MrBBall said:

That he didn’t think Dusty would sign an extension so early or at all. 

not convinced I believe that, and thank you. 

[MrBBall]

2 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

not convinced I believe that, and thank you. 

All good!

[iu eyedoc]

33 minutes ago, Asha’man said:

It’s Brad Stevens imo. I don’t think Dusty signs an extension if IU is hard after him. And if IU went hard after Dusty, Michigan would have offered a lot more money to keep him with a higher buyout. Only reason to not push for Dusty is they have their guy and the only guy to have this early on is Stevens. I understand the idea of keeping things quiet but that’s where I’m at with it. I’m totally aware I could be wrong but I’m intrigued to see how it plays out. 

[Stuhoo]

17 minutes ago, MikeRoberts said:

It’s likely not Bennett, just trying to think of who makes sense other than Stevens if the deal is in fact done. It could always be a wtf hire like a Woodson but hoping not

It could be Scott Drew 

It could be Chris Collins.

It could be a bunch of guys that are coaching in March but have agreed in principle with Dolson.

[MikeRoberts]

1 minute ago, Stuhoo said:

It could be Scott Drew 

It could be Chris Collins.

It could be a bunch of guys that are coaching in March but have agreed in principle with Dolson.

Perhaps.

[Uspshoosier]

2 hours ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

It might be Texas sooner rather than later.

Or Baylor when Drew possibly comes to IU 

[Dave from Dayton]

18 minutes ago, AZ Hoosier said:

Unfortunately, the only one publicly campaigning for the job is the dude with facial hair... that would suck hard... 

In Scott we trust.

If nominated, I will not run.

If elected...  What is the offer?

    I promise to try to get us over that hump.  Defense, great PGs, ball players, good scorers, wings that like to play defense, assists, teamwork, hit 3s, game plans, run faster jump higher...flying to the hoop, they just have to try harder. Mental over physical...will to prepare...banners r us!   It's Indiana!!

Spoiler alert:  Scott and me...we go way back..

 

[Uspshoosier]

1 hour ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

It’s finally March 2nd week!

Heck ya.   Conference tourneys start March 2nd.   ASUN officially kicking off Champ week