Scott Drew - Coaching Candidate

[go iu bb 7,601]

Since there is a rumor from the Texas 247 site Trilly Discord in the coaching candidate thread that Scott Drew will be the next IU coach, I guess I'll start a thread just for him.

He would be a home run hire, imo. Took over a Baylor program that was in a terrible place and hadn't been historically good and not only turned them into a consistent winner, but won a National Championship there.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-coaching-candidate-profile-scott-drew/

https://www.insidethehall.com/2025/02/21/indiana-basketball-coaching-search-profile-scott-drew/

https://www.crimsonquarry.com/2025/2/24/24370605/indiana-basketball-coaching-search-scott-drew

I personally have my doubts since he turned down UK and UL just a year ago. Maybe being from Indiana will be enough to change his (or his wife's) mind. I guess we'll see.

[OliviaPope40 7,095]

I mean he has been at Baylor for 20 years why leave now.

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 10,033]

7 minutes ago, OliviaPope40 said:

I mean he has been at Baylor for 20 years why leave now.

why not? It's Baylor and we'll pay more. 

[HoosierFan1994 4,935]

16 minutes ago, OliviaPope40 said:

I mean he has been at Baylor for 20 years why leave now.

He's from Indiana. Maybe he's just done at Baylor. He won a title there. Could want a new challenge? Better resources at IU? They are having a down year. I could see it. 

[OliviaPope40 7,095]

Current salary: 5.1 million

Buyout: 4.5 million

Of course we don't know the full details with Baylor being a private school.

[Hoosier987 1,585]

I support Scott Drew

[Stuhoo 85,382]

If I had to put money on a candidate without odds, at this point Scott Drew would be where I would put my money.

I would also 1,000,000% take "the field" over any two candidates at this point.

[pumpfake 4,136]

40 minutes ago, OliviaPope40 said:

I mean he has been at Baylor for 20 years why leave now.

IDK, but Bob Knight almost left for New Mexico a season or two after winning a National title.

[AKHoosier 7,320]

Didn't realize he's only 54. He seems older, probably because he's been at Baylor forever.

I would be good with Drew, plenty of good years left in him.

Only thing I worry about is if he's still got that fire and energy to win a championship now that he's won one. Does he feel like he has something to prove still?

Maybe he feels like he needs a change of scenery now? He did seriously consider UK last year so he's clearly not against leaving.

[HoosierHoopster 7,626]

I don't see it. But yes, a home run hire if it were to happen. He's up there with Otz for me

[Demo 21,755]

Kind of tough to see it, but if it’s possible the timing would certainly make sense. He’ll lose Edgecombe for sure. He’ll lose Roach and Ormier. He’s only got a 1 man class right now, even if the kid is really good. So it’s not like he’d be leaving a no doubt NC contender.

[ISP 953]

The rumor originated from Gerry Hamilton at OnTexasFootball.com. Someone on Trilly's chat has a mutual contact that is reaching out to see if they can get more info from him. 

Essentially what he said is that on 2/14 he heard Drew to IU is basically agreed upon and McCaseland will be going to Baylor. 

He followed up last Wednesday saying he is still hearing the same. 

"Hearing" from a coach in Texas. It is a paid site otherwise I'd post the screenshots, but you can go to the site to read them yourselves. 

FWIW, his previous prediction in that thread was incorrect regarding who he heard Miami was targeting.. 

[Kentuckysucks 3,314]

4 minutes ago, ISP said:

The rumor originated from Gerry Hamilton at OnTexas.com. Someone on Trilly's chat has a mutual contact that is reaching out to see if they can get more info from him. 

Essentially what he said is that on 2/14 he heard Drew to IU is basically agreed upon and McCaseland will be going to Baylor. 

He followed up last Wednesday saying he is still hearing the same. 

"Hearing" from a coach in Texas. 

FWIW, his previous prediction in that thread was incorrect regarding who he heard Miami was targeting.. 

He can recruit that's for sure.  He landed 3 of the top 33 players in the Rivals 150 for 2024 and that's at Baylor.  I've always thought he's a slightly above average coach but an elite recruiter.  We could do a ton worse.

[Ryno6284 3,515]

For some reason Scott Drew just doesn’t do it for me! I know I’m in the minority here, but I just don’t know what it is.

[Home Jersey 12,215]

Is Baylor considered a step up from TTU?

[WayneFleekHoosier 49,811]

7 minutes ago, Ryno6284 said:

For some reason Scott Drew just doesn’t do it for me! I know I’m in the minority here, but I just don’t know what it is.

That's kinda how I feel.  I should love it, i think.   Maybe because he feels past his "prime" maybe its something else.  I don't know.  He definitely loves his guards.  We'd see a different style of basketball than we are accustomed too.  

[MTB22 29]

I'll be honest, if it's Scott Drew my damn near 50 years of supporting IUBB probably ends.  The guy is just a totally cringe worthy individual.  And before anyone starts, it's not his religion, it's the way he acts behind the scenes while still "hiding" behind his faith. Remember the Hanner stuff? It's been years since I have, but I heard stories about him from AAU coaches that were very off-putting to say the least.  I remember the crap he tried to pull with RMK...still would have loved to watch him soil himself when Knight tracked him down. Just in general, seems like a very odd insincere person and I just don't think I could get behind him.  

[Pagoda 2,611]

2 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

That's kinda how I feel.  I should love it, i think.   Maybe because he feels past his "prime" maybe its something else.  I don't know.  He definitely loves his guards.  We'd see a different style of basketball than we are accustomed too.  

Same.  Though I suspect after his intro presser I would get all excited and optimistic as I always do with a new coach.  He has won it all I will tell myself.

[Willson 16]

Great recruiter....his down years would be considered good seasons at iu(the past 20 years).   5 seasons in a row with a 3 seed or better in the tourney.  Hasn't happened at iu since 2013!  Would be a gigantic hire

Edited Monday at 08:04 PM by Willson

[EasyEJay 157]

9 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

Is Baylor considered a step up from TTU?

Maybe , Maybe not but according to Wikipedia McCasland is a Baylor alum and former assistant