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Post by catfan4life on Jan 7, 2006 18:18:03 GMT -5
Barnhart and had to find a new coach for UK when Tubby does indeed leave. Who would you try to get (in order and why)?
Since I started this thread, I'll jump in first.
1. Tom Izzo - He's a proven winner and knows how to get themost out of his kids. He recruits athletes that play defense, rebound, and look fluent on offense.
2. Reggie Theus - Lets face it he's been a part of one of the winnningest programs over the last decade. You can't be assiciated with a program like that and not learn anything. He's a good recruiter too. He could bring a lot to the table.
3. Rick Barnes - Part of a big time program who knows how to recruit the big time players year in and year out, including big men. He teaches them sound fundamentals(motion, defense, rebounding) and he knows how to win. No, he hasn't won it all yet--but that may change this year.
4. Billy Donovan - Some of you may not like this choice, but he has done an outstanding job at Florida. He learned under one of the greatest college coaches--and I won't mention his name(like it or not). He always has his kids ready to play and they always play hard. One good thing about him is that he's not afraid to go out and get help if needed. He did that recently to boost his team's defense, and it worked tremendously.
5. Paul Hewett - Also another good recruiter who knows how to run and gun with the best of them. Does very well in the ACC and could probably be one of the best if not the best in a weaker SEC conference. His team is always exciting to watch.
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Post by 7andcounting on Jan 7, 2006 18:39:05 GMT -5
no way Izzo leaves MSU i feel the best coach's would be in this order 1.Jay Wright 2. Mark Few 3. Bobby Gonzales
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Post by kj on Jan 7, 2006 18:41:59 GMT -5
Thad Matta Jay wright Mark Few Tom Izzo ain't gonna happen Billy Donovan
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Post by golfnsr on Jan 7, 2006 19:07:07 GMT -5
The following would my initial long check list Thad Matta Bruce Webber Lorenzo Romar - Washington Jay Wright Tom Crean- Marquette Bobby Gonzales George Felton - Georgia Rick Barnes Paul Hewett Jeff Lebo - Auburn Mike Anderson - UAB Billy Donovan
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Post by stagger on Jan 7, 2006 19:07:54 GMT -5
FEW IS WAY OVERRATED!!!!
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Post by golfnsr on Jan 7, 2006 19:09:53 GMT -5
stagger, OK - good criticism. who would you select on your list?
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Post by 7andcounting on Jan 7, 2006 19:11:38 GMT -5
The following would my initial long check list Thad Matta Bruce Webber Jay Wright Tom Crean- Marquette Bobby Gonzales Rick Barnes Paul Hewett Lorenzo Romar - Washington Jeff Lebo - Auburn Mike Anderson - UAB Billy Donovan Mark Few Gedorge Felton - Georgia Kevin Stallings - Vandy golf u think Webber would leave the illini i sure dont think so with what he has going for them right now
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Post by SaulsHairstylist on Jan 7, 2006 19:23:49 GMT -5
#1. Pat Riley #2. Tom Izzo #3. Rick Majerus #4. Rick Barnes #5. Thad Matta #6. Mark Few #7. Billy Donovan #8. Rick Pitino #9. Dan Issell #10. Scott Skiles
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Post by UKFAN on Jan 7, 2006 19:24:52 GMT -5
Wright, Few or Donovan, take your choice.
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Post by TexasBlue on Jan 7, 2006 19:57:04 GMT -5
A lot of great coachs above, and they would do great at UK. But let's be realistic, if Barnhardt will not let Brooks go, there is not a chance he will ever let Tubby go and admit a several million dollar mistake. I think the only way that Tubby goes, is if Barnhardt goes first and the incoming AD takes things under control.
As long as Barnhardt is the AD, he will never let Tubby go.
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Post by 7andcounting on Jan 7, 2006 21:00:38 GMT -5
A lot of great coachs above, and they would do great at UK. But let's be realistic, if Barnhardt will not let Brooks go, there is not a chance he will ever let Tubby go and admit a several million dollar mistake. I think the only way that Tubby goes, is if Barnhardt goes first and the incoming AD takes things under control. As long as Barnhardt is the AD, he will never let Tubby go. agreed TB
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Post by stagger on Jan 7, 2006 21:10:08 GMT -5
Plausible choices are, for me.....
Thad Matta...liked him since he was at Xavier. Lorenzo Romar
Those are my top guys, plausible choices.
Crean, Wright and Hewitt would be acceptable. Personally, I'd love to have Mike D'Antoni who coaches the Pheonix Suns. That team is fun as hell to watch....for an NBA team that is. I wonder what Mo Cheeks could to for us?
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Post by golfnsr on Jan 7, 2006 21:57:09 GMT -5
^ Mike D'Antoni would be a wonderful choice if he decided that the college game was for him.
BTW, stagger, I like Lorenzo Romar also and I agree with you that Few is overrated.
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Post by 7andcounting on Jan 7, 2006 22:03:18 GMT -5
^ Mike D'Antoni would be a wonderful choice if he decided that the college game was for him. BTW, stagger, I like Lorenzo Romar also and I agree with you that Few is overrated. overrated if i am correct Morrison wasnt a top 100 player maybe not even top 150 and look at him now , Few had to do something for him to turn out this good
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Post by catfan4life on Jan 7, 2006 23:19:45 GMT -5
Hey Golf, good call on Bruce Webber. He completely slipped my mind. I might have to replace him for Paul Hewett.
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