Candidate Thread: Brad Stevens (Boston Celtics)

[Kentuckysucks 2,116]

6 minutes ago, Hooserfan1901 said:

Man, my nerves are killing me right now! Just refreshing to see something new

Me right now. 

 

[Hoosierfan1901 5,795]

1 minute ago, Bankshot said:

I've seen, read, and know a decent amount about Brad's coaching skills and style while at Butler. But for those of us who didn't follow Butler quite as closely, can someone provide a quick summary of his general approach...type of player(s), roster construction, recruiting focus, offensive/defensive schemes, low turnovers/value the ball, etc.?

Is it guard centric, wing centric? Long/tall wings? Traditional bigs or lo/hi? etc.

Thanks!

From what I know, I heard he uses statical analysis a lot for games and when it comes to recruiting, he does not go after the top players, but rather strong ones. 

[iu-dl 1,417]

Just now, Capt. Crimson said:

He draws up plays that allow his players to put the basketball in the hoop

He spoke at my church one. Used a very simple logic: I don't care if we win by 1 or 21, we just need to have the ball and control of the game at the end. Or something like that. He's simple and funny. And quite faithful.

[LookatthestonesonDolson 88]

4 minutes ago, Bankshot said:

I've seen, read, and know a decent amount about Brad's coaching skills and style while at Butler. But for those of us who didn't follow Butler quite as closely, can someone provide a quick summary of his general approach...type of player(s), roster construction, recruiting focus, offensive/defensive schemes, low turnovers/value the ball, etc.?

Is it guard centric, wing centric? Long/tall wings? Traditional bigs or lo/hi? etc.

Thanks!

Peep this

https://youtu.be/LmSNj2znNcw

 

[Mr. Hoosier Pride 485]

This guy is a bit dramatic, no?

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[ap2345 7,098]

1 minute ago, Hooserfan1901 said:

From what I know, I heard he uses statical analysis a lot for games and when it comes to recruiting, he does not go after the top players, but rather strong ones. 

His recruiting tactics may be different in the B1G than they were in the Horizon League. That said player development should greatly improve.

[ap2345 7,098]

1 minute ago, Mr. Hoosier Pride said:

This guy is a bit dramatic, no?

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I don’t care as long as he keeps giving out information that lines up with what others have heard just with more details. 

[IU Scott 2,375]

1 minute ago, Mr. Hoosier Pride said:

This guy is a bit dramatic, no?

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Looks like his is trying to get attention

[IUCrazy2 2,036]

18 minutes ago, IU Scott said:

Heard on the Kent Sterling show that Brad's wife is on the BOT at Butler.  Would this effect anyway in Brad coming to IU to coach.

I can think of about 7 million reasons why it wouldn't.

[VO5 8,272]

2 minutes ago, Mr. Hoosier Pride said:

This guy is a bit dramatic, no?

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Yeah this guy is kind of rubbing me the wrong way. Also feels way too good to be true 

[Capt. Crimson 3,395]

Just now, VO5 said:

Yeah this guy is kind of rubbing me the wrong way. Also feels way too good to be true 

I just think its funny.. if he stopped trying to bait us, I think people would like him more and he'd get the clout he's looking for.

[Trish 11,408]

Is Brad home yet?
 

How long did it take to hire Archie after Crean was creamed? 2 weeks right?

[Capt. Crimson 3,395]

Just now, Treesh said:

Is Brad home yet?
 

How long did it take to hire Archie after Crean was creamed? 2 weeks right?

love your new avatar lol

[Alford Bailey 12,250]

Just now, Treesh said:

Is Brad home yet?
 

How long did it take to hire Archie after Crean was creamed? 2 weeks right?

Seemed like a while. I remember I had quit checking BTB every 5 minutes when it was announced.

[IUCrazy2 2,036]

I listened to that Bilas and Hoosier Hysterics podcast...A)I wish we had a better group to represent our feelings.  B)I hate the national media guys.  

[Capt. Crimson 3,395]

Just now, IUCrazy2 said:

I listened to that Bilas and Hoosier Hysterics podcast...A)I wish we had a better group to represent our feelings.  B)I hate the national media guys.  

At least we have Titus.

[ap2345 7,098]

4 minutes ago, Hooserfan1901 said:

Oh yes! Completely forgot they were in the Horizon League back in 2010

That said he did land Kellen Dunham who was ranked around 88 and Matt Howard who was around 122 according to 247. Kellen is Butler’s highest ever rated recruit and Matt is ranked their fourth highest. Kellen chose Butler over IU too fwiw. 

[TargaFlorio 55]

11 minutes ago, Bankshot said:

I've seen, read, and know a decent amount about Brad's coaching skills and style while at Butler. But for those of us who didn't follow Butler quite as closely, can someone provide a quick summary of his general approach...type of player(s), roster construction, recruiting focus, offensive/defensive schemes, low turnovers/value the ball, etc.?

Is it guard centric, wing centric? Long/tall wings? Traditional bigs or lo/hi? etc.

Thanks!

The thing I remember most about Stevens' Butler teams was just how tough they were, mentally and physically.  They weren't necessarily bigger or stronger (in most cases they weren't), but they got every loose ball, every 50-50 rebound etc.  They made you really uncomfortable on the defensive end.  They were just really tough to play against.  

[Trish 11,408]

Crean was fired on March 15th/16th.

[btownqb 8,253]

1 minute ago, ap2345 said:

That said he did land Kellen Dunham who was ranked around 88 and Matt Howard who was around 122 according to 247. Kellen is Butler’s highest ever rated recruit and Matt is ranked their fourth highest. Kellen chose Butler over IU too fwiw. 

I don't think so.