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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2022 11:27:16 GMT -6
Gerald Gillion is worth looking into . 1st year head coach at Chicago state with a record of 5-13. This is the worst job in the country and he has as many wins this year as they have combined since 2017. Most d1 victories in a season since 2015. In his first year he brought in almost a brand new team that has competed and raised the team gpa by a full point as well. Before Chicago St he was at Samford as an assistant where he recruited their best class ever. Worked with one of the best asu program in Team Breakdown for over 10 years. The experience may be limited but what he has done this season is unprecedented and might be worth it. I like what I read and see on Austin. Someone should establish contact as soon as the green light is given. Gillion seems like he would make a great assistant at a bigger program (no real success yet, but seems like a good recruiter). Maybe the only option with the Milwaukee Panther brand and HC job attractiveness having take a bit of a hit since 2016. Gillion does have has a great quote in an interview that I found a quite appropriate for our sketchuation: "Recruiting is the easy part," said Gillion when asked about his secret to success. "Relationships are what make any team come together. I've been building basketball relationships all my life, so getting guys to play for someone they trust is everything." I think Jason Shay knows enough about Pearl's misdeeds to not try anything like that at UWM, and he also would be a great option for next HC in addition to Austin Claunch. I think that Claunch guy is heading for bigtime things and might be out of our pay range once offers start rolling in to him after this season or whenever is legal per NCAA.
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Post by thetruth on Jan 29, 2022 17:25:51 GMT -6
I know someone else mentioned this game, but what about UWM alum Bruce Weber? This could very well be his last year at Kansas State. He'd have to take a substantial pay cut, but I don't see another high-major hiring him. Plus, it would be a homecoming for him. He's 65, so probably coaches only three seasons, but maybe he can change the direction of the program.
I'd probably prefer a young coach with head coaching experience, but at this rate, just give me a proven winner.
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Post by PantherU on Jan 29, 2022 19:20:08 GMT -6
I know someone else mentioned this game, but what about UWM alum Bruce Weber? This could very well be his last year at Kansas State. He'd have to take a substantial pay cut, but I don't see another high-major hiring him. Plus, it would be a homecoming for him. He's 65, so probably coaches only three seasons, but maybe he can change the direction of the program. I'd probably prefer a young coach with head coaching experience, but at this rate, just give me a proven winner. I don't think anyone wants an also-ran.
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Post by DunneDeal on Jan 31, 2022 11:54:36 GMT -6
But an Also-Ran, who is looking to build back and prove they are a winner, could be a good longer term coaching solution.
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Post by steveisback on Jan 31, 2022 12:05:25 GMT -6
I would sign on to Bruce Weber right now!!! Doubt it is realistic though. Unless he truly for some sort of family reasons wants to return "home" but can not believe we could pay him enough unless some wealthy alum kicks in. Just for the heck of it would like to know if he actually has years left on his contract at KSU after this one.
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Post by Petes on Jan 31, 2022 23:43:55 GMT -6
I would sign on to Bruce Weber right now!!! Doubt it is realistic though. Unless he truly for some sort of family reasons wants to return "home" but can not believe we could pay him enough unless some wealthy alum kicks in. Just for the heck of it would like to know if he actually has years left on his contract at KSU after this one. You really want to hire a 65 year old coach who is about to be fired after going 30-50 over his last 3 years. I’d much rather bet on a young coach who is currently successful than a once was coach who is ready for retirement.
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Post by steveisback on Feb 1, 2022 8:49:30 GMT -6
In general and in most cases no....in this case yes
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Post by thetruth on Feb 6, 2022 16:25:46 GMT -6
The only assistant coach I would take is Steven Pearl. Our program's history has shown that you have to hire someone with proven head coaching experience. We can't risk taking a chance on another Big Ten assistant, like Jeter, Jordan and Baldwin, and risk having terrible or even mediocre results.
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Post by Pantherholic on Feb 6, 2022 17:34:48 GMT -6
The only assistant coach I would take is Steven Pearl. Our program's history has shown that you have to hire someone with proven head coaching experience. We can't risk taking a chance on another Big Ten assistant, like Jeter, Jordan and Baldwin, and risk having terrible or even mediocre results. He’ll go down with the best winning % in SEC history.
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Post by PantherU on Feb 7, 2022 10:15:58 GMT -6
The only assistant coach I would take is Steven Pearl. Our program's history has shown that you have to hire someone with proven head coaching experience. We can't risk taking a chance on another Big Ten assistant, like Jeter, Jordan and Baldwin, and risk having terrible or even mediocre results. Steven Pearl could be a disaster here. You talk about Jeter, Jordan and Baldwin, but none of those guys are where they are because of their dad. I don't want to disparage the guy, but I automatically take points off for nepotism. There are plenty of young coaches who are already successful head coaches that could use a bump up.
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Post by buppie05 on Feb 8, 2022 17:21:24 GMT -6
I think the problem with Lamont is that he hasn't been able to dominate the SoCon, so a lot of people here will look at his conference standing year-to-year and they'll think he's Jeter 2.0. That's why I wanna see how this year plays out. If Chattanooga keeps this up, he will have pulled off the complete rebuild that started on his first day on the job(but in that case, could have bigger programs calling) The Chat Town Mocs are now being considered in the at large discussion. Out of the SoCon. Really that is an accomplishment. If you look at the body of work, Lamont Paris has shown he can coach. If a coaching change is made after this season, I say we go after Lamont, even if he did used to be a Badger.
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Post by thetruth on Feb 8, 2022 20:34:57 GMT -6
Ben McCollum has to be the top option. I know Lamont is having a nice year, but he hasn't had a great tenure. He inherited a team that made the NCAA tournament the year before his arrival. He reminds me too much of Jeter.
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Post by buppie05 on Feb 8, 2022 23:45:43 GMT -6
Ben McCollum has to be the top option. I know Lamont is having a nice year, but he hasn't had a great tenure. He inherited a team that made the NCAA tournament the year before his arrival. He reminds me too much of Jeter. Agreed. I think either coach would be a coup
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Post by PantherU on Feb 8, 2022 23:53:25 GMT -6
Ben McCollum has to be the top option. I know Lamont is having a nice year, but he hasn't had a great tenure. He inherited a team that made the NCAA tournament the year before his arrival. He reminds me too much of Jeter. McCollum has THREE NATIONAL TITLES IN D-II in the last FIVE SEASONS. WE SHOULD BE SO LUCKY TO HAVE HIM.
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Post by thetruth on Feb 9, 2022 8:22:16 GMT -6
Totally agree, Jimmy! What's the chances are administration agree, though?
Do they typically have a group of boosters/alumni on a search and screening committee? It would be great to have some non-university employees' perspectives on this situation.
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