Candidate Thread: Brad Stevens (Boston Celtics)

[Josh]

Just now, JB_Nomee said:

My question is if there’s actually an announcement tomorrow, what would they be meeting about again today if it’s a done deal ready to be announced? And who was in the meeting? 

It was a finalization/celebration.  Archie was the waitress

[Five Prime]

Just now, WayneFleekHoosier said:

This has been a wild week of speculation.  Loving it. 
 

My legit concern, almost more than getting Brad Stevens, is the unrealistic expectations our fanbase would have. 
 

I hope people will be reasonable.  
 

Feeling Brad Stevens feels up to the challenge.  

 

I mean, I expect to win the national championship next year.  I don't think that's unreasonable right? 

[SteelerHoosier]

1 minute ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

This has been a wild week of speculation.  Loving it. 
 

My legit concern, almost more than getting Brad Stevens, is the unrealistic expectations our fanbase would have. 
 

I hope people will be reasonable.  
 

Feeling Brad Stevens feels up to the challenge.  

 

What is reasonable? 

[8bucks]

12 minutes ago, ISP said:

Indy Sports Partizan here.

First post - Dylan (OSUofficial) is legit. I know his source(s). Pay attention to what he says.

I don't know Chris, but I hear good things. Probably share a few buddies. Chris, you also hearing about an announcement tomorrow? This piece I got from a less reliable source, the news on a meeting today was a 100% reliable source.

 

Today’s meeting to finalize things?

[BleedCubbieBlue]

1 minute ago, JB_Nomee said:

My question is if there’s actually an announcement tomorrow, what would they be meeting about again today if it’s a done deal ready to be announced? And who was in the meeting? 

They could just be coordinating the announcement.

[Hoosier Guy]

3 minutes ago, BleedCubbieBlue said:

Uh-oh. I hope no real juggalos read that.

Bring on the juggalos. Eminem put them in their place

[Kentuckysucks]

Just now, Five Prime said:

I mean, I expect to win the national championship next year.  I don't think that's unreasonable right? 

Need to go undefeated too especially if the Zags pull it off this year.

[IUHAHN81]

They r simply going over renovations so there is more space for banners. Brad's only concern is whether the other banners will be dusted off so they don't make his shiny new ones look bad. 

[cbp4iu]

2 minutes ago, Five Prime said:

I mean, I expect to win the national championship next year.  I don't think that's unreasonable right? 

And go undefeated.

[Banksyrules]

2 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

This has been a wild week of speculation.  Loving it. 
 

My legit concern, almost more than getting Brad Stevens, is the unrealistic expectations our fanbase would have. 
 

I hope people will be reasonable.  
 

Feeling Brad Stevens feels up to the challenge.  

 

They’re accusing us for being jerks but if you’re follow Celtics twitter like I am, you’d realize our job would be a cake walk.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

1 minute ago, SteelerHoosier said:

What is reasonable? 

Good question.  Idk.  He’s not known for his recruiting skills at the highest level.  But he found/made players better at Butler. 
 

I would hope with the immediate transfer rule, it expedites any coaches chance at success.  
 

my expectations for Indiana have sunk to sadly, low levels.  
 

at this point, making the tournament sounds great. 

[IUrocker]

I’m just so excited to expect good basketball again, the way IU basketball is supposed to look. I know the folks who were around during the 70s and 80s got to witness it, and now I feel like my generation (im 35) will get to witness it as well. I expect a lot out of Brad, but only because he’s a great coach and will know exactly what Indiana basketball is supposed to represent.  I dont expect us to be national title contenders right off the bat, but I’m confident Brad will get us there sooner than later. Seriously one of the most exciting times IU has had in a long time, and I’m so glad to be around to be a part of it. 

[mdiu28]

Just now, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Good question.  Idk.  He’s not known for his recruiting skills at the highest level.  But he found/made players better at Butler. 
  

I would hope with the immediate transfer rule, it expedites any coaches chance at success.  
 

my expectations for Indiana have sunk to sadly, low levels.  
 

at this point, making the tournament sounds great. 

It won't matter how many stars recruits have if he wins. This goes for whomever the coach is.

Brad has proven he can coach kids to play basketball and play as a team. I hope he recruits the players he wants, not just the top ranked (if he comes). But yeah, some people only see the star rankings.  

[8bucks]

2 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

This has been a wild week of speculation.  Loving it. 
 

My legit concern, almost more than getting Brad Stevens, is the unrealistic expectations our fanbase would have. 
 

I hope people will be reasonable.  
 

Feeling Brad Stevens feels up to the challenge.  

 

My expectations would be the same regardless of who we hire tbh. Steady improvement. Be on a path to compete for BT titles in years 4 on. Consistently in the NCAA. A couple of FFs over a 10 year period would be great but 1 can be traded if we have several elite 8s and very few 1st round exits. 
 

NCAA Championships would be nice but I would love to get back to being a contender 

[bluegrassIU]

8 minutes ago, BleedCubbieBlue said:

Uh-oh. I hope no real juggalos read that.

ISP is legit guys. I know it is hard to tell these days. He is a long time guy at our site. He is far from a blowhard or attention seeker.

If he posts it, he believes it and has credibility. He is 100% class.

Just dropping in to vouch for an old "friend".

[Trish]

Is Jerry going to come post an update.. I miss him. 

[Hoosierfan1901]

1 minute ago, Treesh said:

Is Jerry going to come post an update.. I miss him. 

I need a barrel Rick update

[AZ Hoosier]

54 minutes ago, lillurk said:

He recruited Cody Zeller. Obviously he stayed two years, but could’ve left after 1.

And Cody promised and earned his degree...

[IU Scott]

6 minutes ago, IUrocker said:

I’m just so excited to expect good basketball again, the way IU basketball is supposed to look. I know the folks who were around during the 70s and 80s got to witness it, and now I feel like my generation (im 35) will get to witness it as well. I expect a lot out of Brad, but only because he’s a great coach and will know exactly what Indiana basketball is supposed to represent.  I dont expect us to be national title contenders right off the bat, but I’m confident Brad will get us there sooner than later. Seriously one of the most exciting times IU has had in a long time, and I’m so glad to be around to be a part of it. 

I have been around for 3 championships and was so nice going into the year knowing you will be good.  Almost every year you knew the base was just getting to the tournament but the roof was the final 4.

[hoosierbannerd]

49 minutes ago, Hoosier Guy said:

This is such a nice evening. NCAA tournament, Buffalo Wild Wings and Stevens talk. I’ve always got Jesus as well. What more could I ask?

Large chested Brazilian strippers...