General Coach Candidate News

[TargaFlorio 79]

8 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

They have two open roster spots that can be filled up to March 1st. 

Yep, the buyout market is just heating up. Alex Len was bought out and thought to have a deal with the Pacers until the Lakers swooped in after their trade fell through. Title contenders like the Celtics will be working the buyout market hard

[lillurk 4,056]

1 minute ago, HinnyHoosier said:

I'm not sure he can walk right out of the job, contractually speaking. That's a total guess, though.

Would also add that there’s not much he could do now even if he were announced tomorrow. Woody’s the coach (I know I know), transfer portal isn’t open, it would only make it awkward.

Jerry’s timing from the other day makes sense; after season or BTT, before tourney if it’s the white whale. 

[Uspshoosier 48,171]

3 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

They aren’t so great this year with some good players

Still top 30 in the NET with some nice wins and easily a tourney team.   His success has made it to where a season like they are having is a down year.   Sign me up.   FWIW IU has never finished better then 30 in the NET era 

[OKHOOSIER 4,112]

20 minutes ago, RoadToZion said:

I’ve always said it’s either Brad or Dusty. 100 million (roughly) for Brad if we can get him. If not, it’s Dusty.

Someone else mentioned it earlier and apologies for the lack of credit on this, but would we not throw that number at some of the other super long shots? Oats, Few, Wright, et. al.? Or is 9 figures a Stevens and only Stevens number? If the answer is IDK I understand completely, just curious. Seems odd to go from 100 Million to Brad to Dusty which won’t cost top 10 coach money IMO. 

[Golfman25 6,054]

1 hour ago, 4iufourever said:

I don't understand or buy the answer that it will not be until at least March to hear anything if it is Brad Stevens.  There would be no reason to wait if he was going to be the coach.  Why would he care about staying with Boston for a few more weeks if he was going to be the next coach at IU?  My guess is that the longer we hear nothing on that front, the less likely it will be him.  If it is going to be BS, it will happen in the next week or so.  

Nah, they are going to let the season end and let Woodson clean out his office.  Day after, it will be announced if it has been in place already.  

[LamarCheeks 20,348]

8 minutes ago, bobknightsghost said:

Jesus Christ man… 

 

so someone on here apparently knows a BoT member from decades ago and they are spilling info about the next IU bball hire to them

then another poster who has “sources” telling us that we’re in good shape with BS is telling us that the BoT is being pointed in the wrong direction intentionally

So let me get this straight.. the BoT doesn’t know anything about what’s going on but people on this forum do….

and we’re supposed to believe that the reason for the smokescreen is because BS doesn’t want it out there because he is busy “building the roster for the playoffs”

I have no idea who the next coach will be and I don’t claim to but anyone buying this load of BS is either to stupid to know any better or is letting their excitement over IU hiring Brad Stevens not allow them to process rational thought

 

C’mon guys….

 

[tyappleg 4,227]

1 minute ago, OKHOOSIER said:

Someone else mentioned it earlier and apologies for the lack of credit on this, but would we not throw that number at some of the other super long shots? Oats, Few, Wright, et. al.? Or is 9 figures a Stevens and only Stevens number? If the answer is IDK I understand completely, just curious. Seems odd to go from 100 Million to Brad to Dusty which won’t cost top 10 coach money IMO. 

I dont believe Oats or Wright are interested at all. I could see Few with the NIL situation being better here.  I'd take Few over Dusty every day. 

[RaceToTheTop 27,426]

25 minutes ago, cbp4iu said:

How many more days until we lose our minds?

Negative three.  That's when Woodson resigned, right?

[mdiu28 2,184]

Just now, tyappleg said:

I dont believe Oats or Wright are interested at all. I could see Few with the NIL situation being better here.  I'd take Few over Dusty every day. 

I'd take Few over everyone that's been mentioned outside of Brad Stevens. Dude is just a straight up good basketball coach. 

[HinnyHoosier 5,278]

Just now, tyappleg said:

I dont believe Oats or Wright are interested at all. I could see Few with the NIL situation being better here.  I'd take Few over Dusty every day. 

I was beginning to wonder if we would circle back around to Few before too long. I honestly think we'd have a better shot at him than A) many people think and B) several other candidates.

[Hoosierfan1901 6,672]

Just want to fast forward all the way to March, I’m guessing the same like everyone else, announcement before or after the BTT.

[rayl456 553]

21 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Maybe.  Better than Cronin in my mind. Similar to May, although I like May more.  
 

would definitely try to bring a guard heavy offense.   They aren’t so great this year with some good players.  Idk. 

Sorry, but I need clarification on exactly how Drew is similar to May?  

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4 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

Just want to fast forward all the way to March, I’m guessing the same like everyone else, announcement before or after the BTT.

If Brad, before the ncaa tournament. If it’s not, probably after because in theory our next coach is in the tournament. 

[rayl456 553]

2 minutes ago, rayl456 said:

Sorry, but I need clarification on exactly how Drew is similar to May?  

Do you mean because they run similar offenses?

[OKHOOSIER 4,112]

14 minutes ago, tyappleg said:

I dont believe Oats or Wright are interested at all. I could see Few with the NIL situation being better here.  I'd take Few over Dusty every day. 

I don’t either, that’s why I mentioned the long shots. If we are talking top-20 head coach money across any sport college or pro even Oats or Wright might raise an eyebrow. There are not many coaches in sports making 8 figures, seems like Stevens being the only option for that if we can afford it is selling it short. If we are willing to offer Stevens 100 Million it seems like we should also be prepared to offer it to the likely no votes. Just a thought. 

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,328]

3 minutes ago, rayl456 said:

Sorry, but I need clarification on exactly how Drew is similar to May?  

I think their ceiling at Indiana is similar.  I think May could continue to Peak.  I think Drew has shown he can win at a high level. For me, they are on the same tier although I can understand why others feel Drew is the better choice. 

[IU Prof 1,238]

If it's Dusty, what are the odds he could flip Braylon Mullins?

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,328]

Just now, WayneFleekHoosier said:

I think their ceiling at Indiana is similar.  I think May could continue to Peak.  I think Drew has shown he can win at a high level. For me, they are on the same tier although I can understand why others feel Drew is the better choice. 

Not systems or offense.  Just potential to win and to what extent.   1b type options to me. 

[TrueHoosier62 1,631]

The one coach no one is talking about, and who could really take IU to the next level is Norman Dale. I have no doubt that our offense and defense would be vastly improved.

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,328]

1 minute ago, IU Prof said:

If it's Dusty, what are the odds he could flip Braylon Mullins?

I tend to think it’s a distinct  possibility.  But clearly things will need to communicated through back channels one way or another.