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Just now, IUHAHN81 said:

Even If Brad hasn't coached in over a decade, im counting on his basketball knowledge as a whole. Everything basketball he's done, he's done to damn near perfection! With his basketball prowess, I have zero doubt he could step right back into coaching and win and do it big! 

I promise everyone reading this thread, Brad Stevens did not suddenly forget how to coach winning basketball. 

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4 minutes ago, DLG3 said:

This. I really don’t think this can be overstated. Can anyone (USPS maybe?) remember a major scheduling non-con series like that being announced without the coach in place? Seems highly unusual to me. The head coach is normally very involved with that process. 

I can’t remember off the top of my head but I have seen coaches come in and get out of some games that were scheduled and add some of their own.   Definitely odd. 

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I didn’t say Brad wasn’t coming by the way, just my money is on Dusty.  I would gladly take Brad!!

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59 minutes 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

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

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

I have extended olive branches and tried to find common ground with almost every poster I disagreed with (except NGW that guy can eat a bowl of lukewarm d***s, but I digress). I’m sure plenty of folks know I am liberal with the unlimited likes if someone makes a good point or funny post. The like machine goes brrrrrr sometimes, (sorry guys I like bourbon). I think you’ve made some good points, delivery notwithstanding. That said, I’m gonna let you in on a MASSIVE secret here:

We all know on some level, landing Brad Stevens is a long shot, hence, white whale. But it’s fun to talk about, it’s fun to hear rumors about. You know what’s not fun to hear about? Me, defending Mick Cronin compared to Buzz Williams lol, That’s not fun for anyone. Obviously, until option 1 is a no (it’s not yet) and we move to the obvious option 2, we will have fun discussing option 1.  
 

And if you want to discuss or debate other options, plenty of people will join in (me too if it’s pro-Cronin in tier 3..skewer away fam). And the mods here are great, and super knowledgable, they’ll jump into just about any coach debate with pros and cons even if they refuse to give me emojis. 
 

TL;DR: Brads a long shot, we know that. 

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1 minute ago, IUwins0708 said:

I didn’t say Brad wasn’t coming by the way, just my money is on Dusty.  I would gladly take Brad!!

Hello Brad 

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3 minutes ago, IUwins0708 said:

I didn’t say Brad wasn’t coming by the way, just my money is on Dusty.  I would gladly take Brad!!

Any thoughts on if Dusty did not want fishbowl of UL would he for IU?  Would he leave safe and successful Michigan?

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I didn’t say Brad wasn’t coming by the way, just my money is on Dusty.  I would gladly take Brad!!

I was getting concerned cause alot of cold water being thrown on the Steven's fire. Thanks for this

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[Dave from Dayton 4,132]

Some are wondering why this board has so many posts about Brad Stevens and not others.  Well, before this last few days, there was a lot of discussion about others.  Those discussions are generally still appropriate and valid.

What is interesting is that many of those other prospective hires are still coaching and should be at this spot in the season.  Hopefully, many of them will be coaching post season too.  

That puts any real discussion with them or announcement about them out into the future, possibly by 6 weeks.

That is not true about Brad Stevens.  Even if there is only a 2% chance of his coming to IU.  He is the biggest target available today.

Who should we be talking about that is available?  Tom Crean?  Dickie V.?  Dan D (throws up)?

So listen and respond with empathy.  This site is for entertainment (sports) and this discussion is a way to keep connected.

If you don't like what we are discussing, then there are ways to divert attention.  Bring something sparkly to the site and let us chase that rabbit down some hole somewhere else.

I am also tired of discussing Brad Stevens.  Put the hook in him or cut the line already.  But I will linger here and add my snark and stupidity along with a lot of others because what are we supposed to do?  Cheer the team into winning the NCAAT?  Hope Woody pulls a trophy banner out of a hat?

Have you heard?  Archie Miller's little brother is interested in being an assistant coach and is dating Brad Stevens' distant cousin.  And Mike Davis is looking for a new gig.  And, you are not going to believe this...

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I'm sticking with Brad! Even if next season starts and we have another coach, im still going to believe Dolson is still working Brad to take over mid season next year! 

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https://x.com/bball_war3/status/1890191105238655071?s=46
 

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6 minutes ago, OKHOOSIER said:

I have extended olive branches and tried to find common ground with almost every poster I disagreed with (except NGW that guy can eat a bowl of lukewarm d***s, but I digress). I’m sure plenty of folks know I am liberal with the unlimited likes if someone makes a good point or funny post. The like machine goes brrrrrr sometimes, (sorry guys I like bourbon). I think you’ve made some good points, delivery notwithstanding. That said, I’m gonna let you in on a MASSIVE secret here:

We all know on some level, landing Brad Stevens is a long shot, hence, white whale. But it’s fun to talk about, it’s fun to hear rumors about. You know what’s not fun to hear about? Me, defending Mick Cronin compared to Buzz Williams lol, That’s not fun for anyone. Obviously, until option 1 is a no (it’s not yet) and we move to the obvious option 2, we will have fun discussing option 1.  
 

And if you want to discuss or debate other options, plenty of people will join in (me too if it’s pro-Cronin in tier 3..skewer away fam). And the mods here are great, and super knowledgable, they’ll jump into just about any coach debate with pros and cons even if they refuse to give me emojis. 
 

TL;DR: Brads a long shot, we know that. 

Importantly:  What is your bourbon...?  Mine...4 roses sm batch.  Or New Riff...  or   I'll have what you are having.

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13 minutes ago, Alford Bailey said:

IMO when IU fans talk of Stevens they think it’s 2015 not 2025. Stevens most successful college teams were 15 years ago now! He hasn’t coached college in 12 years. The guy will never live up to the expectations even if we could hire him with a record contract.

And yet he's been to more National Championship games than the rest of the other candidates combined.

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4 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

https://x.com/bball_war3/status/1890191105238655071?s=46
 

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Intriguing 

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26 minutes ago, cleeter said:

If I had to bet my house….
I’m saying Brad doesn’t come to fruition and we get dusty.

In saying that, I’ve heard and seen great things on Dusty, loved the bit on the Journey on him the other night. But my gut, oversized gut, just isn’t sold on him bringing us back to where we used to be.

Hopefully I don’t have to eat crow on that because he won’t get offered, but even if Brad says no, I’ll be happy it’s dusty over woody and will be ready to keep supporting this team 110%.

No matter what. Woodson is gone. We all can be happy with that.


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Right now I  am more concerned about getting relevant again over getting where we use to be. Of course winning a championship is the ultimate goal but we need to get back to just finishing near the top of the conference first. Then we need to get in the tournament every year and then making deep runs in the tournament 

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Just now, normandale97 said:

Would he be happier at Michigan? Maybe. But he and his wife both grew up 30 minutes from Bloomington. Her parents live nearby and his mom lives in Bloomington. He’s an IU alum. IU will pay him a fortune. He will have huge NIL resources. I would not be surprised at all if he lands here. 

If he gets through this season without an extension from Michigan and IU still has an opening.  

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4 minutes ago, Dave from Dayton said:

Importantly:  What is your bourbon...?  Mine...4 roses sm batch.  Or New Riff...  or   I'll have what you are having.

I’m gonna get fired for not being in the booze thread, but right now, Barrel Foundation. I can’t sing its praises enough at the price point. 

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Just now, Scotty R said:

Right now I  am more concerned about getting relevant again over getting where we use to be. Of course winning a championship is the ultimate goal but we need to get back to just finishing near the top of the conference first. Then we need to get in the tournament every year and then making deep runs in the tournament 

Buzz Williams or Greg McDermott would kill it at IU 

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Drive by random coach suggestion 

Dana Altman 

 

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Right now I  am more concerned about getting relevant again over getting where we use to be. Of course winning a championship is the ultimate goal but we need to get back to just finishing near the top of the conference first. Then we need to get in the tournament every year and then making deep runs in the tournament 

But with NIL, the transfer portal, and the right hire, that championship could come as early as next season... I agree that with our steady decline the last 25 years it seems like we should be following a slower progression to get back, but it's all different and we don't have to necessarily wait for all those steps.

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1 minute ago, Uspshoosier said:

Drive by random coach suggestion 

Dana Altman 

 

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