New Basketball Staff Thread

[Dave from Dayton]

You're saying that the sky is falling?? 

[cthomas]

48 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Best sport ever!

[Artie86]

31 minutes ago, TadQueasy said:

....welp you got me on that one! lol My life revolves around sarcasm and comedy!!! lol

[AZ Hoosier]

2 hours ago, TadQueasy said:

yeah it is clear this thing is a total flop.  we might as well start a new coaching search.  or maybe even just shut down the program.   April 9th. maybe we can become a pickleball school or something 

[steubenhoosier]

2 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

15 year curling veteran.

[Hurryin' Hoosiers]

22 minutes ago, steubenhoosier said:

15 year curling veteran.

you beat me by about 13.5 years

[go iu bb]

1 hour ago, AZ Hoosier said:

I was in college before YOLO was a thing but one of my friends used the last part of this for basically the same concept.

[Hoosierfanyuh]

On the assistant coaching front, there is some soft chatter things aren't totally dead with IU and Alabama assistant Preston Murphy.

 

It sounds unlikely at this point in time that IU adds Achoki Moikobu from Texas Tech or Chris Capko from SMU, but there are options in the works behind the scenes. I still think IU will be fine on assistant coaches in time.
 

Stevenson to portal and soft Murphy chatter 

[go iu bb]

Rabby says things aren't totally dead as far as getting Murphy.

He also says it looks unlikely for Moikobu and Capko. I'm not sad at missing out on Capko since I think the next 2 assistants should be black. Diversity is needed in the staff at this point.

[steubenhoosier]

3 hours ago, Hurryin' Hoosiers said:

you beat me by about 13.5 years

Curling now?

[Jet812]

5 hours ago, TadQueasy said:

So you don’t think the lack of assistants is of any concern or has any effect on recruiting or the portal, or are just incapable of objectively considering any negative observations of the new staff?

[TadQueasy]

2 hours ago, Jet812 said:

So you don’t think the lack of assistants is of any concern or has any effect on recruiting or the portal, or are just incapable of objectively considering any negative observations of the new staff?

I think there is way too much hand wringing over things we know nothing about .  It is April 9th.  There is nothing objective in any of the negative observations right now.  It is being negative for the sake of being negative.  Many seem to be wired that way. The man has been on the job for a few days.  He is assembling a staff and recruiting players.  When things play out there will be plenty of time to be negative and critical of things.  In the meantime go for a walk or read a good book.  

[coonhounds]

I think there is way too much hand wringing over things we know nothing about .  It is April 9th.  There is nothing objective in any of the negative observations right now.  It is being negative for the sake of being negative.  Many seem to be wired that way. The man has been on the job for a few days.  He is assembling a staff and recruiting players.  When things play out there will be plenty of time to be negative and critical of things.  In the meantime go for a walk or read a good book.  

Or stay right here on good ole btown banners and post your concerns! I enjoy reading other people's thoughts just like your great post above. All things are true. I am concerned about the way certain things have gone but still have hope all will work out. I just hope dd gets a great staff and has a great next season. I don't think we can afford a slow start

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[TadQueasy]

9 minutes ago, coonhounds said:

Or stay right here on good ole btown banners and post your concerns! I enjoy reading other people's thoughts just like your great post above. All things are true. I am concerned about the way certain things have gone but still have hope all will work out. I just hope dd gets a great staff and has a great next season. I don't think we can afford a slow start

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I disagree with your thought that "all things are true" but since I love your profile picture, I will let it slide!  

[eddy4iu]

1 hour ago, TadQueasy said:

I think there is way too much hand wringing over things we know nothing about .  It is April 9th.  There is nothing objective in any of the negative observations right now.  It is being negative for the sake of being negative.  Many seem to be wired that way. The man has been on the job for a few days.  He is assembling a staff and recruiting players.  When things play out there will be plenty of time to be negative and critical of things.  In the meantime go for a walk or read a good book.  

One might conjecture that they're a tad queasy?

[J34]

4 hours ago, go iu bb said:

Rabby says things aren't totally dead as far as getting Murphy.

He also says it looks unlikely for Moikobu and Capko. I'm not sad at missing out on Capko since I think the next 2 assistants should be black. Diversity is needed in the staff at this point.

How about a Hispanic or Asian, or a female?

Hire the best damn coach you can get! Regardless of race or gender. 

[Asha’man]

1 minute ago, J34 said:

How about a Hispanic or Asian, or a female?

Hire the best damn coach you can get! Regardless of race or gender. 

I totally get your point and generally agree. However, I agree with the original poster. The player pool is predominately African American. Having a staff member or 2 that are highly qualified and also from the same cultural upbringing as most college players is a smart move.  

[coonhounds]

I disagree with your thought that "all things are true" but since I love your profile picture, I will let it slide!  

Lol I meant both things are true. Definitely not all things

And thanks I am going to miss her definitely one of my favorite lady hoosiers

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[Chris007]

18 minutes ago, Asha’man said:

I totally get your point and generally agree. However, I agree with the original poster. The player pool is predominately African American. Having a staff member or 2 that are highly qualified and also from the same cultural upbringing as most college players is a smart move.  

It really is a must IMO. Have to get someone who relates to the kids the most. They want to be coached and around someone who looks like them. 

[J34]

16 minutes ago, Asha’man said:

I totally get your point and generally agree. However, I agree with the original poster. The player pool is predominately African American. Having a staff member or 2 that are highly qualified and also from the same cultural upbringing as most college players is a smart move.  

We tried that approach the last 4 years, with zero results. Arguably, over the last half of the season, our 3 best players were white. Probably over 90% of players could care less what color their coaches are.