General Coach Candidate News

[str8baller 6,309]

9 minutes ago, IU Prof said:

Agreed.

But, for fun, let's say IU can have it's choice of the following (for equivalent money with salary/buyouts). Who do you pick?

Few - Proven winner, but no title. Would likely be hungry to get over the hump here. Probably only has 8-10 years left, max, though.

Drew - Proven, national championship coach. But recent results slipping a bit. Does he still have the hunger? At 54, could be the guy for ~15 years.

Otzelberger- Never advanced beyond the Sweet 16, but has had immediate, impressive success at Iowa State. Clearly still hungry. Could be here 20-25 years if all goes well.

 

Probably Drew. 

[IU Prof 1,491]

12 minutes ago, Kentuckysucks said:

Drew. Young enough he can be the coach for a while.  Great recruiter with Indiana ties.  Has a national title so if it doesn’t go as planned no one can really blame Dolson.  The ultimate safe hire.  

I totally get that. But the recent slippage, plus the lingering questions of burned bridges with Indiana AAU programs make him a bit risky for me.

I'd have Otz and Few ahead of Drew, but I'm torn on whether I'd pick TJ or Few.

[maharkn 1,880]

1 minute ago, IU Prof said:

I totally get that. But the recent slippage, plus the linger questions of burned bridges with Indiana AAU programs make him a but risky for me.

I'd have Otz and Few ahead of Drew, but I'm torn on whether I'd pick TJ or Few.

For me it would be Few just based on recuiting record. Few was able to stack rosters before NIL 

[AZ Hoosier 9,259]

10 minutes ago, Papacap said:

Drew, TJ, Few

I can get behind this... I'd reorder the list to TJ, Drew, Few... but  to-may-to/to-mah-to

[AZ Hoosier 9,259]

6 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

You've worn me out.  Had to get Mrs. OF to help.

Good on ya! Enjoy your break, we worked you pretty hard yesterday...

[LamarCheeks 20,829]

2 hours 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. 

He insulted the official's parents. And in this day and age, you just can't do that.

"Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberry." 

[NashvilleHoosier 3,815]

1 hour ago, Truthhurts said:

Don’t count out the guy who is 62 years old, has a top 10 ten team every year,  has lived in the pacific northwest his entire life and in Spokane specifically for 35+ years, and who has passed on numerous NBA jobs and the Arizona job. 
 

Ok   

 

 

You've obviously never been to Griffy Lake.

[str8baller 6,309]

1 minute ago, IU Prof said:

I totally get that. But the recent slippage, plus the linger questions of burned bridges with Indiana AAU programs make him a but risky for me.

I'd have Otz and Few ahead of Drew, but I'm torn on whether I'd pick TJ or Few.

Recent slippage is one way to put it. OTOH, this is his first down year in a while and Baylor is still sitting at 30th in Kenpom. He’s a couple years out from a title, which almost nobody working today can say.

[Pagoda 2,603]

4 minutes ago, maharkn said:

For me it would be Few just based on recuiting record. Few was able to stack rosters before NIL 

Not the easiest place to recruit to either.  It’s a pretty area, but it’s also remote.

Come on Mark, put on your big boy pants, get out of your Spokane comfort zone, and win a title at IU.

[Kentuckysucks 3,300]

Amazing how bad our coaching hires have been.  I’m absolutely confident that we’re getting our best coach since Sampson.

https://x.com/rhodyvault/status/1895083642239713343?s=46
 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 10,031]

6 minutes ago, IU Prof said:

I totally get that. But the recent slippage, plus the lingering questions of burned bridges with Indiana AAU programs make him a bit risky for me.

I'd have Otz and Few ahead of Drew, but I'm torn on whether I'd pick TJ or Few.

Indiana Elite actually taking a stand defending Hanner Perea? lol 

I just can't understand having those two ahead of Drew, but I also like those two options.... like a lot. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 10,031]

3 minutes ago, str8baller said:

Recent slippage is one way to put it. OTOH, this is his first down year in a while and Baylor is still sitting at 30th in Kenpom. He’s a couple years out from a title, which almost nobody working today can say.

I've said this a bunch, but... gotta remember they were a 1 seed when Covid hit, too. 

[str8baller 6,309]

4 minutes ago, Pagoda said:

Not the easiest place to recruit to either.  It’s a pretty area, but it’s also remote.

Come on Mark, put on your big boy pants, get out of your Spokane comfort zone, and win a title at IU.

The guy recruits nationally—actually internationally—and has had some great rosters. But something about the fit at IU makes it seem like slightly less than a slam dunk to me. And I like Few and the teams he builds a lot. 

[NashvilleHoosier 3,815]

28 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

The Turg (as we like to call him) is per everything I've heard a good guy, an excellent recruiter, and certainly knows the college game.

He's also 60 years old, has been out of coaching for three years, and has a zero chance of being the head coach at IU.

Turg for GM? That I could believe.

Edit: Let me add this -- if we hired a much less experienced guy like McCollum or Schertz, having a guy like Turg along as GM would be an excellent idea.

This makes me wish his name was spelled Turdgeon so we could call him The Turd. I will not apologize for this.

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 10,031]

Just now, str8baller said:

The guy recruits nationally—actually internationally—and has had some great rosters. But something about the fit at IU makes it seem like slightly less than a slam dunk to me. And I like Few and the teams he builds a lot. 

Adam Morrison would have been a hit at IU haha

[theriverpilot 6,084]

8 minutes ago, Kentuckysucks said:

Amazing how bad our coaching hires have been.  I’m absolutely confident that we’re getting our best coach since Sampson.

https://x.com/rhodyvault/status/1895083642239713343?s=46
 

If I recall, Miller was considered an "ok" hire at the time due to his past runs with Dayton, but we all know how that worked out.  That's why most here are wary of going with the mid-major flavor of the month type for this hire.  Regardless, you make a good point.  The mismanagement of the IU Basketball brand has been atrocious through some of these past coaching hires and it can only go up from here.

[OliviaPope40 7,093]

Just now, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

Adam Morrison would have been a hit at IU haha

Oh god

[HoosierSadaseci 2,320]

1 hour ago, Ryno6284 said:

I’m starting to lean towards the Scott Drew rumblings, the more I think about it.

I'm on board with this...

[Alford Bailey 12,818]

9 minutes ago, Kentuckysucks said:

Amazing how bad our coaching hires have been.  I’m absolutely confident that we’re getting our best coach since Sampson.

https://x.com/rhodyvault/status/1895083642239713343?s=46
 

He’s made a ton of money for being awful.

[VFury 335]

10 minutes ago, Kentuckysucks said:

Amazing how bad our coaching hires have been.  I’m absolutely confident that we’re getting our best coach since Sampson.

https://x.com/rhodyvault/status/1895083642239713343?s=46
 

His time at Dayton needs to be studied.