General Coach Candidate News

[TTT 1,436]

If it’s not Steve Alford just go back to a guy who was high on last year’s list.  

Josh Schertz turned Indiana State around in a couple years.  Indiana State played an exciting style of basketball and played hard.  He’s a baldy and give him NIL money.  He is a player’s coach.  Plus he’s smart.

[IUFAN1976 4,320]

8 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

For those wondering if it really takes him off the board since the buyout went to only $7.5M, after reading this article I'd say yes.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/dusty-may-michigan-agree-to-contract-extension-amid-indiana-basketball-coaching-search/

"I think it makes it obvious: I'm staying at Michigan," May told CBS Sports, adding, "I really wasn't interested in leveraging in negotiating" 

Other info from the article:

CBS Sports can exclusively report on the details of May's new contract terms:

• A one-year extension on the deal, which now runs through the spring of 2030
• An increase of $1 million annually in salary
• A pay bump across the board for the Michigan men's basketball staff
• A big increase investment for program resources, including Michigan's NIL war chest
• A buyout that will rise to $7.5 million

Darnit I lost the bet to Chris, maybe!  If BS doesn’t become the coach, we can call it even. But darnit!!!

[rcbowla 8,304]

Seriously folks there's good coaches still available. Dusty was attainable so it sucks for some but Stevens was never happening. So if there were only 2 coaches that would have made you happy then you were destined to be unhappy with this hire.

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,880]

Welp. Lol


Cronin getting pushed hard. That’s just gonna be hard for me to enjoy.

Very few coaches out there that I’m genuinely excited about as far as making a top 10 splash.

Beard, Drew, McCasland, Bennett (if lack of Nil was his issue)

Not getting May last year (assuming we would have) legitimately frustrates me.

Indiana can’t get out of its own way. Firing Sampson was so dumb and our program acting like we are better than others while losing for 30 years sums it all up.

I fear very few coaches fit what Dolsen described. Cronin and Drew do.

Then next tier guys, but Cronin just isn’t a match. Plain as day.


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[Artie86 3,515]

9 minutes ago, Five Prime said:

Not even a former student manager for Knights team wants to coach here.  

…that’s Coach Knight, son!

[Ghost of Rick Majerus 2,016]

It's going to be alright guys(and gals). 

 

[Hoosier987 2,878]

Don’t worry guys. Brownell is a nice guy. Strait laced. 0 baggage. That’s what we need. While we’re at it, let’s throw John Groce in the mix. 

[Alford Bailey 13,233]

5 minutes ago, schoosier said:

We knew this would happen. Only 4 left from my top 5 of Beard, Drew, Pearl or Billy D. Who’s it gonna be?

I think you are gonna be disappointed 

[Ryno6284 4,484]

If Stevens is named head coach, isaactor, behindthebench,  and gp711 will be on the Mt. Rushmore of btown banners forever!

No ifs, ands, or buts!

[IUFAN1976 4,320]

2 minutes ago, IUHAHN81 said:

Here's my updated list:

1. Brad Stevens 

 

Won’t be him!  Chris Beard!

[Hoosier987 2,878]

McCollum is not the guy. 

[Solsberryberries 105]

12 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

For those wondering if it really takes him off the board since the buyout went to only $7.5M, after reading this article I'd say yes.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/dusty-may-michigan-agree-to-contract-extension-amid-indiana-basketball-coaching-search/

"I think it makes it obvious: I'm staying at Michigan," May told CBS Sports, adding, "I really wasn't interested in leveraging in negotiating" 

Other info from the article:

CBS Sports can exclusively report on the details of May's new contract terms:

• A one-year extension on the deal, which now runs through the spring of 2030
• An increase of $1 million annually in salary
• A pay bump across the board for the Michigan men's basketball staff
• A big increase investment for program resources, including Michigan's NIL war chest
• A buyout that will rise to $7.5 million

This contract still sucks-  3 mil to 4 mil, one extra year, and a 7.5 mil buyout?!?!

 

That HARDLY says “STAY AWAY FROM OUR COACH OF THE NEXT 20 YEARS!”

[Truthhurts 367]

18 minutes ago, HoosierTrav said:

I will continue to scream McCollum’s name from the mountaintop. 
 

He’s elite! 
 

When’s the last time Indiana has had the best tactician on the sideline? Prime Knight? McCollum would be the very best X’s & O’s coach 9.9 times out of 10. 
 

He’s got a chance to tie Drake’s single season wins record, in year 1 of Division 1, with FOUR D2 transfers starting. 

He’s not a flash in the pan. He dominates everywhere he goes. Why would that change at all place where he will have no problems getting talent? 
 

We missed on Stevens and May? Don’t miss on this no brainer. And he is a no brainer. We are all going to find out in short order. 
 

What would everyone’s position have been in TJ Otz prior to his immediate succes at ISU? 

100% agree

[tyappleg 8,299]

6 minutes ago, TTT said:

If it’s not Steve Alford just go back to a guy who was high on last year’s list.  

Josh Schertz turned Indiana State around in a couple years.  Indiana State played an exciting style of basketball and played hard.  He’s a baldy and give him NIL money.  He is a player’s coach.  Plus he’s smart.

What do you mean; "if it's not Steve Alford"? Lmao. 

[AZ Hoosier 11,141]

I'm out... family night... dinner with the kids and grandkids... but just let me say... Woodson and Buckner can suck it...

[schoosier 3,745]

1 minute ago, Alford Bailey said:

I think you are gonna be disappointed 

I was a junior at IU when we last won big. Disappointed and Indiana basketball have gone hand in hand for over 20 years. After hiring Cig I will give Dolson a chance but his future will be decided in this hire.

[JSHoosier 22,273]

3 minutes ago, Hoosier987 said:

McCollum is not the guy. 

Only one year if D1 experience, it's not a risk that IU can afford to take.

[IUHAHN81 3,309]

Brad and Scott are doin' that ol Devil trick. Convincing people that Brad doesn't exist! 

[OKHOOSIER 5,894]

1 minute ago, Solsberryberries said:

This contract still sucks-  3 mil to 4 mil, one extra year, and a 7.5 mil buyout?!?!

 

That HARDLY says “STAY AWAY FROM OUR COACH OF THE NEXT 20 YEARS!”

The fact that it’s paltry just speaks to the fact he was never leaving Michigan and the original buyout wasn’t so he could bolt and save IU money like I tried saying over and over. Based on his own statement, this seems like it was literally just to pay lip service to an extension so the media would stfu about him to IU. Our chance was last season, we blew it, and we’ve got 2000 pages of FMW that says we were all right for thinking it. 

[IUFAN1976 4,320]

7 minutes ago, rcbowla said:

Seriously folks there's good coaches still available. Dusty was attainable so it sucks for some but Stevens was never happening. So if there were only 2 coaches that would have made you happy then you were destined to be unhappy with this hire.

Chris Beard it is!