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This should go without saying obviously, but there will be no press conference tomorrow. I’ll be able to take the lid off a bit later in the week. But will say this, anybody providing details right no

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I’ve had several PM’s so wanted to drop a quick line to the broader board. Love this group and fully intend to continue to contribute to the community, Im not going anywhere. (Sorry to a few of you) B

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So I couldn’t get much from him unfortunately. But, to me that’s a good thing. There’s been pretty much zero chatter, nor leaks for a month about coaches. He said it doesn’t matter that the season is

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Just now, Hoosier987 said:

McCollum would be such a gut punch. Let’s have a guy with no experience run a multi million dollar corporation. 

It's never the wrong time to hire the right guy! Not advocating, but we don't know what we don't know! 

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11 minutes ago, the_jackal said:

Since rumors/info/names were shared more freely last night, i feel comfortable sharing the names i heard were on Scott's list. The fact my 5 names are the 5 Rabby's heard (excluding brownell) makes me go hmm, but not in a good way ha. below is the list, with additional context on where my guy told me we were at with them, and he remains very convinced no coach has been hired or signed any paperwork. Also no NDAs involved whatsoever, lol

  • Brad Stevens: has told us no twice as of last thursday. loves life in the NBA and his exact words "don't get your hopes up with Brad, he isn't coming". at the end of the day i'm just a fan like everyone else here, i see the rumors, flight tracking, and understand it's now or never for him this go around. i choose to continue hoping it's him until we hire someone else.
  • Scott Drew: multiple conversations between Dolson and Drew's camp, and strong "mutual interest" on both sides. Rabby seems to think Drew is no longer on the table, so maybe somethings changed the last week.
  • Otz: Scott having conversations with his camp and "mutual interest". didn't think it was as far down the line as talks were with Scott Drew at the time.
  • Mccollum: at the vetting/gathering info stage, but seemed to think Scott really, really liked him and could do great at IU.
  • Beard: at the gathering info/backgrounds stage. i still think he is a long shot personally, but fully trust this hire if they think it's worth it once vetted. these background searches (i've seen first hand) literally leave no stone unturned. they will have all the opportunity in the world to say 'yes' or 'no' to Beard once all info is obtained.

coaching searches are funny. so much different info going around, it's hard to know what's real and what isn't and things change in an instant. great job to Scott on this search, he's making a lot of us look silly. i wouldn't be shocked if our new coach is a name not listed above, and sincerely hope it isn't Brownell. If it is, he better bring in 1 hell of a portal haul and win big year 1, the fanbase's patience with him will be very thin.

Lastly, it's quite hypocritical that we finally have a President who understands the importance of Athletics, wants to win big in all major sports, is doing due diligent backgrounds on all viable candidates, and is met with disdain because she (1 of the few with actual information pertaining to Beard's background) would have the gall to actually consider him as a candidate to win big at IU. how about be happy we finally have a president who gets it and McRobbie isn't walking back through that door.

Sorry for the long post, happy friday all. hope we get some good news very soon

- Jackal

....Brad Stevens: has told us no twice as of last thursday. loves life in the NBA and his exact words "don't get your hopes up with Brad, he isn't coming".

...could be the ultimate smokescreen yet.

Who knows? If true, why isn't this posted in the national media? If he actually said this or even his agent, that would probably quiet down a lot of the Stevens to IU info. jmo

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Just now, Hoosier987 said:

McCollum would be such a gut punch. Let’s have a guy with no experience run a multi million dollar corporation. 

Yeah... we're still living that dream from last time (Mediocre Mike Woodson).

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20 minutes ago, the_jackal said:

Mccollum: at the vetting/gathering info stage, but seemed to think Scott really, really liked him and could do great at IU

Scott Dolson is. not. going. to. hire. a. coach. who. has. coached. only. 30. D1. Basketball. games. D2 wonder boy will not be the next HC at IU its a flat non-starter for me . 

One good season in the Mo valley means NOTHING. Schertz won 30 games last year and is middle of the pack at St Louis this year. 

Millions of dollars in NIL to manage, being able to recruit the portal/ Indiana HS/ National prep schools all stuff McCollum has 0 experience with. 

 I refuse to believe that McCollum is getting talked about for more than 5 secs. I guess since the search is going on as long as it is makes it unique, maybe you are trying to get your Moneys worth out of the search firm. 

Him and Brownell would be the ONLY two hires that would make seriously for the first time in life consider NOT watching / attending IU basketball games 

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2 minutes ago, FightFor6 said:

I probably missed it in the nearly 2000 pages, but why isn't Todd Golden brought up more here? Someone mentioned warm weather at some point, but I can't imagine $7-8M can't change minds there. Buy a second house if you want.

He caught a lot of flack for sending dick picks.  

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1 minute ago, EasyEJay said:

Scott Dolson is. not. going. to. hire. a. coach. who. has. coached. only. 30. D1. Basketball. games. D2 wonder boy will not be the next HC at IU its a flat non-starter for me . 

One good season in the Mo valley means NOTHING. Schertz won 30 games last year and is middle of the pack at St Louis this year. 

Millions of dollars in NIL to manage, being able to recruit the portal/ Indiana HS/ National prep schools all stuff McCollum has 0 experience with. 

 I refuse to believe that McCollum is getting talked about for more than 5 secs. I guess since the search is going on as long as it is make sit unique as maybe because your trying to get your Moneys worth out of the search firm. 

Him and Brownell would be the ONLY two hires that would make seriously for the first time in life consider NOT watching / attending IU basketball games 

I totally understand where you're coming from but I think there's something to be said for the whole "winners win" line of thinking. He wins...a lot. Not my first, second, or third choice but would definitely give him a shot to show what he can do at this level.

I'm also really impressed with how well he spoken of by other coaches. Big "your favorite coach's favorite coach" vibes. 

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McCollum would be such a gut punch. Let’s have a guy with no experience run a multi million dollar corporation. This would be such a McRobbie type hire. Thankfully, I believe we have an admin that values sports now
Dude has one year of division one experience but let's hand the reins over to him because he won in division two. I'd rather hire bronwell and I think bronwell would be average at best.

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5 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

It's never the wrong time to hire the right guy! Not advocating, but we don't know what we don't know! 

Yup and he could very well be the wrong hire too. Issue is, we won’t know till after the fact. We don’t have the luxury to find out. Let’s get serious and get a proven power 4 winner 

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12 minutes ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

Ugh please no McCollum. I was hoping that was just message board hopes. 

It’s not.  I know for a fact that he has talked with IU. He is a great person and great basketball coach.  Like others have said, concern would be recruiting at this level.  

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2 minutes ago, Hornsby said:

Dude has one year of division one experience but let's hand the reins over to him because he won in division two. I'd rather hire bronwell and I think bronwell would be average at best.

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