04-09-2019, 02:35 PM | #11 |
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I think local connection matters because there is a higher likelihood they stick around after building success. Its no guarantee, but Mick stayed around a lot longer than other coaches that use each program as a stepping stone. If whoever they hire is here for 15 years like Mick, I'd say that's a good hire. Most good coaches would be gone after 3 or 4 years. UC and the American Conference will have a hard time competing to retain young talented coaches. Local ties matter in that aspect.
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04-09-2019, 02:39 PM | #12 |
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Would the school really consider Pitino? I strongly doubt it.
Personally, I would want an offensive minded coach who can recruit. Do any of those options fit that mold? I think it would be a breath of fresh air |
04-09-2019, 02:45 PM | #13 | |
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Nagy has had 3 teams in the top 25 in eFG% in his last 9 years. Forbes has been top 63 in each of his four years at E Tenn St, with a couple top 30. Richey has been top 30 in each of his two years at Furman. Becker has been top 30 in three of the last four years. Turner is the exception as a defensive coach, with a top 20 eFG% defense in each of his last 7 years, including 5 in the top 10. |
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04-09-2019, 03:07 PM | #14 |
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The timing of this kinda sucks though. A bunch of potential candidates gone already.
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04-09-2019, 03:18 PM | #15 |
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I would say he's done a decent job, but not nearly as good as the other mid-major coaches being mentioned. His best team on Torvik was #116. He's never had a top 100 offense or defense. His defense has been #198 or worse in 6 of his 7 years at Winthrop. And he's going in the wrong direction over the last 3 years.
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04-09-2019, 03:50 PM | #17 |
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Can Nick Van Exel even be hired? Does he have a bachelors degree?
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04-09-2019, 03:54 PM | #18 |
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04-09-2019, 03:57 PM | #20 |
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He didn’t graduate from UC. There is an article mentioning he was finishing his studies at Texas Southern but I don’t see anything about graduating. I don’t care about the degree but I think it’s a requirement.
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