General Coach Candidate News

[IU Prof 1,534]

28 minutes ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

"we" as in those that don't think Stevens will be the HC at IU.  

 

My guess is that if you took a poll, less than 50 percent of people here actually think Brad will be the next coach. Probably we'll under 50 percent, in fact.

Brad is the most fun coach to discuss. But that doesn't mean a majority of the board actually thinks he'll be the guy. Even Chris has said (at times, at least) that if forced to guess he doesn't think it'll be Brad.

[GP711 794]

[MaynardaHoosier 38]

Maynard's Coaching Hotboard:

Handicap Rankings and Rationale

(% chance he ends up at IU)

• 1. Dusty May (25%): Best blend of fit, youth, and IU connection. His recent ascent and Michigan’s untested loyalty make him the frontrunner among realistic hires.
• 2. Chris Holtmann (20%): Safest high-odds pick—available, experienced, and Big Ten-ready. Lacks May’s ceiling but minimizes risk.
• 3. T.J. Otzelberger (18%): Rising star with Midwest grit; IU’s resources could unlock his peak. Buyout and ISU success temper odds slightly.
• 4. Mick Cronin (15%): Proven winner with a chip on his shoulder. Higher odds than Donovan due to college proximity, though UCLA’s grip is tight.
• 5. Billy Donovan (8%): Highest upside but lowest plausibility among this top tier. A splash hire if IU swings big and he bites.

 

[HoosierKix 166]

47 minutes ago, Bowhunter said:

Jerry as good as he is sometimes, has swung and missed on other coaching searches. I’ll be the first to apologize if I’m wrong, but it doesn’t feel right again this time. 

That is fair, no insider has been 100%. Things change sometimes so fair point, I just feel Jerry is batting a very high percentage usually.

[MrBBall 542]

2 minutes ago, MaynardaHoosier said:

Maynard's Coaching Hotboard:

 

Handicap Rankings and Rationale

(% chance he ends up at IU)

• 1. Dusty May (25%): Best blend of fit, youth, and IU connection. His recent ascent and Michigan’s untested loyalty make him the frontrunner among realistic hires.
• 2. Chris Holtmann (20%): Safest high-odds pick—available, experienced, and Big Ten-ready. Lacks May’s ceiling but minimizes risk.
• 3. T.J. Otzelberger (18%): Rising star with Midwest grit; IU’s resources could unlock his peak. Buyout and ISU success temper odds slightly.
• 4. Mick Cronin (15%): Proven winner with a chip on his shoulder. Higher odds than Donovan due to college proximity, though UCLA’s grip is tight.
• 5. Billy Donovan (8%): Highest upside but lowest plausibility among this top tier. A splash hire if IU swings big and he bites.

 

Sir, I appreciate the list. But….cmon

[EasyEJay 212]

52 minutes ago, JimmerNoe said:

When does Rabby typically put out his hot boards?

He said he was putting it out today. Claims he pushed it back because IU played on Saturday and want to "Give it the coverage it deserves" as if he suddenly cares about this team (trust me he hasn't since the Bahamas unless its criticism of Woodson) 

Claims there is some "new stuff but nothing major" which is his new catch-phrase. 

[HoosierKix 166]

3 minutes ago, GP711 said:

Diddy is coming home?? There ain't no way. lolol

[iubb 3,664]

1 minute ago, EasyEJay said:

He said he was putting it out today. Claims he pushed it back because IU played on Saturday and want to "Give it the coverage it deserves" as if he suddenly cares about this team (trust me he hasn't since the Bahamas unless its criticism of Woodson) 

Claims there is some "new stuff but nothing major" which is his new catch-phrase. 

so there is some new major stuff....

[GP711 794]

Just now, HoosierKix said:

Diddy is coming home?? There ain't no way. lolol

I blacked out his name lmao

[JHoosier914 1,268]

11 minutes ago, GP711 said:

Alford

[str8baller 6,475]

25 minutes ago, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

Are you sure TJ O would be out? He HAD the record at SDSU... 2nd best season at Iowa State, as well, now. 

I would say Baylor's AD probably did. 

I’m assuming it’s your last job. If it is any job you’ll just bring in a bunch more candidates. 

[Artie86 2,837]

13 minutes ago, GP711 said:

....better yet. Ozzy's.......

I could be right, I could be wrong
It hurts so bad it's been so long
Mama, I'm coming home

Selfish love yeah we're both alone
The ride before the fall, yeah
But I'm gonna take this heart of stone
I just got to have it all

I've seen your face a hundred times
Everyday we've been apart
And I don't care about the sunshine, yeah
'Cause mama, mama, I'm coming home
I'm coming home.

 

Go IU!

[Hoosierfan1901 7,272]

2 minutes ago, JHoosier914 said:

Alford

Larry Brown, duh

[#1fanofafrin 304]

8 minutes ago, iubb said:

so there is some new major stuff....

Something between Soft Chatter and Serious Business

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 10,137]

1 minute ago, str8baller said:

I’m assuming it’s your last job. If it is any job you’ll just bring in a bunch more candidates. 

TJ O is in because of his win record at SDSU. 

[AH1971 2,090]

10 minutes ago, MrBBall said:

Sir, I appreciate the list. But….cmon

Why do people act this way?

This list has

1. One of the frontrunners for NCOY (May)

2. A guy whose had Iowa State a top 5 team in the country back to back years (Otzelberger)

3. A coach who has made the tournament 15/16 years and has a .700 winning % in a P5 conference (Cronin)

4. A longshot that has won multiple NCAAT (Donovan)

5. An experienced but average coach in Chris Holtmann 

If those are indeed the 5 candidates, Dolson will have done an excellent job. 

Who do you expect IU to hire lol?

[str8baller 6,475]

Just now, Certified Sunshine Pumper said:

TJ O is in because of his win record at SDSU. 

Ok. Steve Alford is in based on his New Mexico stint then.  
 

I think that is too wide a net to cast for the stat to be meaningful but one can use it however they like. 

[Kentuckysucks 3,405]

18 minutes ago, GP711 said:

Yep Dolson did it.  He got him.  The golden boy, the native son. He is finally coming home.  Sure looks good in red.

[AZ Hoosier 9,406]

Just now, Kentuckysucks said:

Yep Dolson did it.  He got him.  The golden boy, the native son. He is finally coming home.  Sure looks good in red.

Looks orang to me... no thanks...

[iubb 3,664]

7 minutes ago, #1fanofafrin said:

Something between Soft Chatter and Serious Business

The Charmin bears will be our new coach?