General Coach Candidate News

[IUGRAD06 326]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

Are you sure you're not Sam Story? I'm just messing with you. I appreciate you always bringing back to reality whether I agree or not 

I know one coach Dolson has contacted and his name has been mentioned.  It has gone eerily quiet which could mean they have someone locked up that’s higher than him or it could be him.  

[str8baller 6,308]

43 minutes ago, Papacap said:

I don’t have enough money to think about how I would donate in a coaching search but I don’t get the “only for Brad” thought. Now, maybe I’d give more for Brad. But if I’m willing to donate big money, I’d be willing to donate for several other coaches to turn this ship around instead of an all or nothing approach. Maybe I’m reading too much into this, though. But when my best donation is a Laurel and Hearty handshake, they just pat me on the head and make sure I don’t eat clay. 

Would you want to commit a million dollars a year for 10 years so IU could hire Archie Miller or Mike Woodson?

[Stuhoo 85,355]

1 minute ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Dolson has his man already locked up.

No, Dolson doesn't have his man already locked up.

 

If you believe there is a real chance that either of those things are true?

Then you've exactly got it.

[BGleas 8,257]

3 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Are you sure you're not Sam Story? I'm just messing with you. I appreciate you always bringing back to reality whether I agree or not 

Haha, no I'm definitely not! 

I actually thought about putting a disclaimer on my post. It was absolutely not meant as a shot at you, RTZ, Jerry, etc. You guys are great, I love what you bring, and you're all of course longtime, respected posters and contributors of these boards. 

I've just been on the inside (not at IU obviously) so have seen these things play out and how the information gets out. 100% believe you guys all have sources and connections and again love and appreciate that you bring that info here. 

I'm not trying to throw shade at you guys, and I hope that isn't how it's interpreted. 

[Papacap 1,136]

4 minutes ago, str8baller said:

Would you want to commit a million dollars a year for 10 years so IU could hire Archie Miller or Mike Woodson?

No. But I’m also not going to only donate for one guy and then sit back and watch us hire a Brownell. 

[Artie86 2,796]

23 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

So RTZ sources have been saying it's Brad for a while. But he also has a friend who is big in the world of CBB and yesterday he met with him to see what he was hearing. So basically the national media is not hearing anything about the IU job and just throwing out the same usual names. 

....soooo, "as of right now, loose lips aren't sinking ships?" lol!!

[Uspshoosier 50,200]

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 

 

[Hovadipo 59,296]

I’m over coaching search rumors. If someone wants to impress me, find out what that guy said to get thrown out by the ref last night. Not sure the last time I’ve seen that outside of high school ball. 

[Pagoda 2,599]

1 minute ago, BGleas said:

Haha, no I'm definitely not! 

I actually thought about putting a disclaimer on my post. It was absolutely not meant as a shot at you, RTZ, Jerry, etc. You guys are great, I love what you bring, and you're all of course longtime, respected posters and contributors of these boards. 

I've just been on the inside (not at IU obviously) so have seen these things play out and how the information gets out. 100% believe you guys all have sources and connections and again love and appreciate that you bring that info here. 

I'm not trying to throw shade at you guys, and I hope that isn't how it's interpreted. 

Imo, you're a good example of a different viewpoint presented in a reasonable way that we can all factor in.  Thanks.

[AZ Hoosier 9,255]

It is the job of the President and BoT to protect the image, brand, and reputation of Indiana University, a huge multi-billion $ institution.  
Fair or unfair, the public perception alone (details in a police report or investigation don't matter) of some candidates could damage IU's image/brand/rep and it's within Pam and the Board's purview to get involved in such situations.  I don't consider this materially meddling in the process.  

Unless the proposed coach is a clueless hack with zero experience.

[Chris007 54,119]

4 minutes ago, BGleas said:

Haha, no I'm definitely not! 

I actually thought about putting a disclaimer on my post. It was absolutely not meant as a shot at you, RTZ, Jerry, etc. You guys are great, I love what you bring, and you're all of course longtime, respected posters and contributors of these boards. 

I've just been on the inside (not at IU obviously) so have seen these things play out and how the information gets out. 100% believe you guys all have sources and connections and again love and appreciate that you bring that info here. 

I'm not trying to throw shade at you guys, and I hope that isn't how it's interpreted. 

No shade whatsoever. Sometimes we might live in the dream world and you live more in the real world. 

I just hope the dream world becomes the real world this year. But no matter what were getting a good coach. 

[Ryno6284 3,514]

10 minutes ago, IUGRAD06 said:

I know one coach Dolson has contacted and his name has been mentioned.  It has gone eerily quiet which could mean they have someone locked up that’s higher than him or it could be him.  

Not Brownell or Turgeon, please!?

[IU Prof 1,490]

So in terms of time frame...

If IU doesn't make the NCAA tournament, and it's someone not currently coaching (Brad, Wright, Bennett), we should know in approximately 3 weeks.

If IU does make the NCAA Tournament, and it's someone not currently coaching, we should know within a couple days after IU gets eliminated.

If it's someone who is currently coaching (e.g., Otz, Drew, etc.), then we should know within a couple days of their team being eliminated (assuming IU's season has also ended by that point).

Any way you slice it,  we're looking at close to three more weeks of uncertainty, at a minimum.

[BGleas 8,257]

Just now, Chris007 said:

No shade whatsoever. Sometimes we might live in the dream world and you live more in the real world. 

I just hope the dream world becomes the real world this year. But no matter what were getting a good coach. 

100%! Incredibly confident IU will have a good coach, program building coach next season. 

[Mopladysman 813]

12 minutes ago, IUGRAD06 said:

I know one coach Dolson has contacted and his name has been mentioned.  It has gone eerily quiet which could mean they have someone locked up that’s higher than him or it could be him.  

This narrows it down to 1000 coaches but thanks!

[Hoosierfan1901 7,089]

5 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

I’m over coaching search rumors. If someone wants to impress me, find out what that guy said to get thrown out by the ref last night. Not sure the last time I’ve seen that outside of high school ball. 

I saw that too last night

[RaceToTheTop 28,310]

1 hour ago, MrBBall said:

Steve Gutenberg 

He lost his house in the California fires recently but looked like he is still in good shape.  Only 66.

[Chris007 54,119]

2 minutes ago, IU Prof said:

So in terms of time frame...

If IU doesn't make the NCAA tournament, and it's someone not currently coaching (Brad, Wright, Bennett), we should know in approximately 3 weeks.

If IU does make the NCAA Tournament, and it's someone not currently coaching, we should know within a couple days after IU gets eliminated.

If it's someone who is currently coaching (e.g., Otz, Drew, etc.), then we should know within a couple days of their team being eliminated (assuming IU's season has also ended by that point).

Any way you slice it,  we're looking at close to three more weeks of uncertainty, at a minimum.

That is what I have told so many people when they ask. We never thought we would know who the next coach is by Feb 27. So just relax and hang on

[Stuhoo 85,355]

7 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

I’m over coaching search rumors. If someone wants to impress me, find out what that guy said to get thrown out by the ref last night. Not sure the last time I’ve seen that outside of high school ball. 

Confirmed:

"Yo momma so smelly, the judge said "Odor in the court"."

 

[Mike Rodick 61]

8 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

I’m over coaching search rumors. If someone wants to impress me, find out what that guy said to get thrown out by the ref last night. Not sure the last time I’ve seen that outside of high school ball. 

This