New Basketball Staff Thread

[AH1971]

2 hours ago, Alford Bailey said:

KJ was a hot commodity 10 years ago. Since then he has been  an assistant at Lasalle, Rhode Island and Georgetown lol!

And Louisville coming off a national title. His show-cause had a lot to do with that. Dude can recruit with the best of them.

[Chris007]

On 4/11/2025 at 9:44 PM, newcastle12 said:

Isn't Bargan actually in an undefined role at this time and not necessarily an assistant?  Or did I miss some news.

He’s going to be the offensive coordinator but not one of the 5 assistant coaches 

[Unexpectedflash]

4 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

He’s going to be the offensive coordinator but not one of the 5 assistant coaches 

So we still have room for one more coach then?

[Chris007]

6 minutes ago, Unexpectedflash said:

So we still have room for one more coach then?

Yes that is my understanding.

[Banksyrules]

On 4/11/2025 at 4:04 PM, HooHooHoo22 said:

Some of you guys are so dramatic and wouldn’t be happy no matter who we hired. Every single top school has been cheating for years. The Dukes, the North Carolinas and you have to be crazy to think that adidas isn’t/wasn’t helping us. I do not care what we have to do to win ball games! 

Can’t confirm because of obvious reasons buuuuuttttt (-;

[go iu bb]

43 minutes ago, Unexpectedflash said:

So we still have room for one more coach then?

Norton, Adams, and Johnson. Am I forgetting someone because that would mean two more assistant coaches if Bargen isn't one? Sturtz is probably going to be DOBO and not an assistant coach.

[Rellek]

What was the weight coach trainer's name

Edited April 13, 2025 by Rellek
mistake

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

4 minutes ago, Rellek said:

What was the weight coach trainer's name

Ryan Horn

[IvanRenkosillegitimatechild]

21 minutes ago, go iu bb said:

Norton, Adams, and Johnson. Am I forgetting someone because that would mean two more assistant coaches if Bargen isn't one? Sturtz is probably going to be DOBO and not an assistant coach.

I agree that’s what I was confused about as well

[Magisterium]

2 hours ago, IvanRenkosillegitimatechild said:

I agree that’s what I was confused about as well

I think it depends on Bargen’s role—if he’s a “GM” type alongside Sturtz then I guess that would leave 2 more spots to fill?

[IvanRenkosillegitimatechild]

5 minutes ago, Magisterium said:

I think it depends on Bargen’s role—if he’s a “GM” type alongside Sturtz then I guess that would leave 2 more spots to fill?

Yes he’s in an off court role it sounds like and not taking up one of the 5 spots. Chris said he’s the offensive coordinator so he must have a great offensive mind which if that’s the case I love the hire and it shows me DeVries will out his ego aside and do what’s best to succeed 

[Magisterium]

2 hours ago, IvanRenkosillegitimatechild said:

Yes he’s in an off court role it sounds like and not taking up one of the 5 spots. Chris said he’s the offensive coordinator so he must have a great offensive mind which if that’s the case I love the hire and it shows me DeVries will out his ego aside and do what’s best to succeed 

If anyone 1) thinks McCollum is a great defensive coach (I do) and 2) watches Bradley’s win over Drake this past season then 3) Bargen’s pretty clearly an excellent offensive mind.

And evidently won’t count against the “5 coach” limit on bench coaches who can recruit off-campus, so DDV still has 2spots to fill alongside Norton, Adams and Johnson.
 

Unless he’s in line to replace Huss at High Point, I’ve got to think Corey Edwards could be a good addition to the new IU staff.

[Demo]

2 hours ago, Magisterium said:

If anyone 1) thinks McCollum is a great defensive coach (I do) and 2) watches Bradley’s win over Drake this past season then 3) Bargen’s pretty clearly an excellent offensive mind.

And evidently won’t count against the “5 coach” limit on bench coaches who can recruit off-campus, so DDV still has 2spots to fill alongside Norton, Adams and Johnson.
 

Unless he’s in line to replace Huss at High Point, I’ve got to think Corey Edwards could be a good addition to the new IU staff.

This is a really good post.  And that’s a good catch on Edwards. Wouldn’t think he’d be in on that job because he’s still so young, but an Asst job here would be a perfect next step. 

[go iu bb]

15 hours ago, Magisterium said:

If anyone 1) thinks McCollum is a great defensive coach (I do) and 2) watches Bradley’s win over Drake this past season then 3) Bargen’s pretty clearly an excellent offensive mind.

And evidently won’t count against the “5 coach” limit on bench coaches who can recruit off-campus, so DDV still has 2spots to fill alongside Norton, Adams and Johnson.
 

Unless he’s in line to replace Huss at High Point, I’ve got to think Corey Edwards could be a good addition to the new IU staff.

I see Edwards was an assistant at Montverde. He'd probably still have connections there and have an in at Kevin Boyle's new school.

We also see what the player development is like at Montverde and it's good. 

I agree, Edwards would be a good addition.

[Hoosierfanyuh]

Peegs rumor we’re looking at Mike Ekanem from Oklahoma state, he was at Sam Houston prior, relationship with Wilkerson because of that, strictly just a rumor though 

[Hoosierfanyuh]

Just now, Hoosierfanyuh said:

Peegs rumor we’re looking at Mike Ekanem from Oklahoma state, he was at Sam Houston prior, relationship with Wilkerson because of that, strictly just a rumor though 

https://okstate.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/mike-ekanem/3407

[IUGRAD06]

31 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

Peegs rumor we’re looking at Mike Ekanem from Oklahoma state, he was at Sam Houston prior, relationship with Wilkerson because of that, strictly just a rumor though 

Came from Trilly Discord from someone at a different school.  

[Hoosierfanyuh]

15 minutes ago, IUGRAD06 said:

Came from Trilly Discord from someone at a different school.  

Interesting, not going to hold much to it then unless I’m given a reason to haha

[IUGRAD06]

39 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

Interesting, not going to hold much to it then unless I’m given a reason to haha

Guy only has 6 posts and it was thrown out there out of nowhere.  Apparently knows Wilkerson so no idea.  

[eddy4iu]

2 hours ago, IUGRAD06 said:

Came from Trilly Discord from someone at a different school.  

No idea if true but would be interesting.....

https://gobearkats.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/2022-23