Steve McClain- Oregon State

[mamasa 15,978]

A friend of mine on the west coast is a big Oregon State fan. He said Ben Howland had withdrawn from the candidates. He also said he'd heard Steve McClain's name in the mix for consideration. Anyone else heard about this?


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[OliviaPope40 7,452]

Ben Howland has reportedly withdrawn from the Oregon State coaching search, according to an ESPN report. He comes off the board. I now have Damon Stoudamire in No. 1 position. You?

 

The leading candidates...  

Damon Stoudamire, Arizona assistant, (Odds: 3 to 1): I'm a big believer in Stoudamire. For the first time late Wednesday night I heard Stoudamire talked about as a series candidate by those close to the hiring process. I'm told by a source close to the hiring process that the former Trail Blazer guard had a preliminary interview with OSU. Stoudamire has a pipeline to talent, and looks like a wonderful option... young, hungry, connected to talent. Stoudamire's humility is also a bonus. I think it serves him well. For example, I think he'd be very open to bringing some experienced, older coaches on his staff. I think he'll give OSU something to think about as it moves toward a hiring announcement next week. I'm told Stoudamire's price tag is also below the $800,000 threshold, incredibly affordable. This isn't about money to him, he made more than $100 million in the NBA. It's about opportunity.

 

The others...

Terry Porter, Timberwolves assistant (Odds: 7 to 1): Former Trail Blazer has thrown his hat into the ring, and badly wants this job. He'd bring some credibility and fundraising. We know he can coach. We know he can relate to players. But can he recruit? I expect OSU to talk with Porter, see who he envisions on his staff, and determine how viable he is, but he's in third place in this race right now.

Eric Musselman, Arizona State assistant (Odds 8 to 1): He's the 2012 NBDL Coach of the Year and has strong AAU ties. Musselman has a reputation for being an excellent teacher, and helped lead the turn around the Arizona State program as part of its staff in 2012. He interviewed multiple times for the Cal job, but didn't get that. I expect Bob De Carolis will interview him at some point.

Steve McClain, Indiana University assistant (Odds 18 to 1): New name, who comes with some credibility. Indiana coach Tom Crean swears by McClain, and he's worth a look by Bob De Carolis. McClain had a stint at Colorado, but was very good as the head coach at Wyoming, which he took to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. 

The Long Shots...  

Gary Close, Wisconsin assistant, (Odds 50 to 1): I spoke with Close about the Oregon State job in March. He seemed convinced that the right coach could win in Corvallis. He's a former Stanford assistant who told me he'd love to get back to the Pac-12. Close has also coached at Iowa, and his resume is impressive. He knows where the talent is buried, but also he's viewed as Bo Ryan's replacement one day. Doesn't feel likely to bolt for OSU.

David Grace, UCLA assistant (Odds: 75 to 1): Former Beavers assistant is the sweetheart pick of some boosters and players. Oregon State is trying to distance itself, however, from the Craig Robinson era, not hold onto it. Feels like he'll get a polite look, but not much more. As sentimental as he might be, the Beavers would love to cut all ties with the Robinson era. With new candidates emerging, he's slipping back. 

Falling off the board:

Ben Howland (unemployed): Withdrew his name after discussions.

Lionel Hollins (NBA): Getting some support from boosters, but Hollins wants to be in the NBA. 

Lester Conner (NBA assistant): Job posting requires a college degree. Conner doesn't have one. So he's out.

Marvin Menzies (New Mexico State) Insider at OSU tells me the hiring committee is not interested in a coach who relied on International players.

Russell Turner (UC Irvine): Great coach, but not splashy enough for a school that needs badly to make a splash.

Dan Monson (Long Beach State): No interest from Monson or Oregon State at this point.

http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/oregonian/john_canzano/index.ssf/2014/05/canzano_ben_howland_moves_out.html

[mamasa 15,978]

Guess there is some substance then- thanks!!


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[IU Hoosier41 14,490]

@johncanzanobft: Reached IU coach Tom Crean, who confirms he's advocating for Oregon State AD Bob De Carolis to look at his assistant Steve McClain.

[Hutch89 2,946]

@johncanzanobft: Reached IU coach Tom Crean, who confirms he's advocating for Oregon State AD Bob De Carolis to look at his assistant Steve McClain.

So does this mean that Crean is pushing for McClain to go to Oregon? or am I reading that wrong.  Either way, McClain seems like a good coach, that's refreshing to hear that CTC is helping his colleagues move to the next level if it's true.  But We would be missing his talent at IU pretty good.

[IU Hoosier41 14,490]

I think that is a situation where you always want to be out front and "help" your assistants get jobs as opposed to KJ situation. Always looks good to get your guys promoted. Especially if they do well.

[Bigdaddy76 111]

Not meant to hurt anybody's feelings, but maybe some "new blood" is what we need on our coaching staff. I mean, yeah it's gonna be a pain to fill another asst. position, but maybe that's a good thing. new ideas, more energy, etc. 

[Hovadipo 61,481]

New blood wouldn't be terrible...BUT the new blood would preferrably be quality blood and we need it yesterday.


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[Rookie33 941]

McClain supposedly is in the final 2 for the job. If he gets it, I would think that Darren Horn is a definite.


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[Hutch89 2,946]

McClain supposedly is in the final 2 for the job. If he gets it, I would think that Darren Horn is a definite.


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Darren Horn is a definite for Oregon? or are you saying to take McClain's spot at IU?  (didn't see Darren's name on the list at the beginning of this post).

 

Just checked out Darren though, seems like a pretty competent coach... fast paced offense and full court defense are his strengths (just according to Wiki).  Sounds like he would be a good fit with a guard oriented team, I imagine, because that might be what we do on the court anyway.

[Rookie33 941]

Horn would make perfect sense to fill one of the two open slots for assistants at IU (were Shooter to get the OSU gig).


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[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

[quote name="Rookie33" post="66564" timestamp="1400122206"]McClain supposedly is in the final 2 for the job. If he gets it, I would think that Darren Horn is a definite.


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[WindyCitySource 600]

They whiffed on Ben Howland, but everything I read seems to point to Damon Stoudamire being the next top candidate. If he passes, then I would start to think about McClain getting the offer. But until then it seems DS is their man.