General Coach Candidate News

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan]

1 hour ago, Magnanimous said:

But which in my top 10 should they replace?

Winchester 73 is my favorite. Id have to back and look

[RoadRage]

23 minutes ago, DougJr74 said:

Here's how I look at it. A few people on this thread have sources and they are kind enough to share with the rest of us. I appreciate them. The rest of us just state our opinion. Some of you need to quit being haters. It's easy for me to get thorough the pages because I skip over most of your comments. I look for the names that have real information. Sorry not Sorry.

You are obviously missing some very entertaining posts with your butt puckered up that tight! Unclench and be free!

[JPCIVOP]

2 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I would also say that the NIL era fits him even better. 

This.

He's an elite evaluator. In looking at some of the Celtics boards, the only thing they say about Stevens is how great he's been at scouting and roster construction. I'm convinced he would be elite immediately. We live in hope...

[AKHoosier]

9 minutes ago, rex_in_specs said:

But boy do I have stories about Kelvin Sampson LOL.

Well we've got the time, and we're trying to get this to 2000+ pages so let's hear one.

[CSP]

I think Stevens fits anywhere. 

Mack, Howard, and Hayward would have started basically anyone in the country and had them on the same roster, and then had Nored, and a slew of other guards that could 1. contain the ball defensively 2. hit open shots 

[DougJr74]

4 minutes ago, RoadRage said:

You are obviously missing from very entertaining posts with your butt puckered up that tight! Unclench and be free!

I'm not here to be entertained. I keep it puckered because it's an exit only. Locked like Fort Knox.

[IvanRenkosillegitimatechild]

44 minutes ago, RoadToZion said:

Sam loves to listen to himself talk. That’s all I have for now. 

Plus his source is Rabjohns if that tells everything they need to know.

[JustWinBaby]

14 minutes ago, rex_in_specs said:

But boy do I have stories about Kelvin Sampson LOL.

We are well past the statute of limitations on that bud, let ‘em fly!

Edited February 25, 2025 by JustWinBaby
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[jumpshot53]

59 minutes ago, lillurk said:

McCollum and/or DeVries fans will likely get one or the other at Iowa, BTW

Iowa will have some good choices if they do fire Fran.

[68Hoosier]

1 minute ago, JustWinBaby said:

We are well past the statute of limitations on that bud, let ‘em fly!

Plus, I have removed all potted plants from the office.

[Golfman25]

18 minutes ago, 68Hoosier said:

I was asking the same question earlier.  I think he brings a lot to the table, but he has been away from some time now and things have changed considerably since he last coached in college.  I was just wander how long does he get to prove himself if he is the guy.  Do we expect results in year 1 and what is acceptable in his first 3 to 4 years.

 

Let's face it.  Stevens has as many NCAA banners as I do.  :)  

Ok, but here is the thing.  Is the guy driven to adapt and succeed?  That's what you have to determine with every new coach.  Woody was clearly a no, no way, no how -- and the results speak for themselves.  Brad, he just may be a different person.  Being successful at Butler and then Boston shows he's willing to do what it takes.  

[realTomCrean]

IU's next HC is identified. The search has concluded 

[Hoosierfan1901]

Per ESPN, Otz buyout was lowered to $4 million 

[Golfman25]

Just now, realTomCrean said:

IU's next HC is identified. The search has concluded 

Gotta wait 2 more pages to find out.  :)  

[Uspshoosier]

On 2/17/2025 at 4:00 PM, Uspshoosier said:

Disclaimer for the people in this thread 

 

This is a free message board so some of the information that is provided on this free message board may end up not happening.  I promise everyone will go on with their lives and move on if the information turns out to not happen.  We will continue to talk IU basketball and have fun conversations and even arguments on BT Banners after the search is completely done.   Again information you see on this free message board may or may not happen.   Enjoy your day 

 

[theriverpilot]

18 minutes ago, rex_in_specs said:

Just wanted to share:

 

 

 

I am an IU Grad

 

I have lived in Bloomington for 30+ years post College

 

I work for IU

 

My spouse worked for IU Athletics

 

I am an IU Basketball Season Ticket Holder (and Football and IUWBB too)

 

I have even worked with DSUMMITT

 

We have a very very close friend that works in the Athletics Department with ties to Varsity Club

 

We met them out last weekend and of course I asked if they had any inside information on the coaching search ………

 

They have heard nothing. Absolutely nothing.

 

This is my way of saying that I really appreciate those that do hear things AND then share that information with this forum. Keep it coming.  

 

But boy do I have stories about Kelvin Sampson LOL.

 

Your 1st post was a roller coaster!!  Felt like this was building up to some big, juicy rumor and then THUD.  Nuthin.  Lol.

You can make up for it by spilling some of those Sampson stories while we're all waiting on some "soft chatter" IU coaching rumors.

All kidding aside, welcome aboard. 

[JPCIVOP]

3 minutes ago, realTomCrean said:

IU's next HC is identified. The search has concluded 

Good news and bad news. 

The Good News: The end is in sight. 

The Bad News: Administration doesn't like how hard the board was on Woodson. This thread has to exceed the length of the Retire Mike Woodson Thread before Brad is announced. Better keep posting!

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

21 minutes ago, rex_in_specs said:

Just wanted to share:

 

 

 

I am an IU Grad

 

I have lived in Bloomington for 30+ years post College

 

I work for IU

 

My spouse worked for IU Athletics

 

I am an IU Basketball Season Ticket Holder (and Football and IUWBB too)

 

I have even worked with DSUMMITT

 

We have a very very close friend that works in the Athletics Department with ties to Varsity Club

 

We met them out last weekend and of course I asked if they had any inside information on the coaching search ………

 

They have heard nothing. Absolutely nothing.

 

This is my way of saying that I really appreciate those that do hear things AND then share that information with this forum. Keep it coming.  

 

But boy do I have stories about Kelvin Sampson LOL.

 

Welcome aboard.  And don't let anyone else on the board know but as a mod, I could probably get rid of that Purdue Jockstrap label pdq for some of those Kelvin Sampson stories.   Operators are standing by for your call.   lol

[TadQueasy]

5 minutes ago, realTomCrean said:

IU's next HC is identified. The search has concluded 

Man I cannot keep up around here.  Is this person considered an insider with any type of info?  We need like a legend to show up on the page on who is who.... 

[OGIUAndy]

22 minutes ago, Kentuckysucks said:

 

IU basketball coach records vs. Purdue since Bob Knight: - Mike Woodson: 4-4 - Archie Miller: 0-7 - Tom Crean: 5-10 (5-5 over last 6 years) - Kelvin Sampson: 2-1 - Mike Davis: 9-2

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