Drake Bulldogs
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The year he had this year in D-I ...? He'd get guys pretty quickly.
But agreed, may take a couple or three to really get high level. Pretty sure we'd be pleased with the progress. Judging by his D2 guys are playing pretty well, he may not need high end, just players with ability who are coachable. Of course to win titles here he needs the higher end guys too.
This fan base has not been hard on coaches. We'd let him build. By year four? Absolutely.
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Looks like Drake will go to the tourney. Even with 29 wins they still had to win their conference tourney.
Drake is playing hard, smart, tough, efficient basketball today. The defensive effort and help is apparent, nice rotations. Time of possession and extra chances on the offensive end favor Drake. Looks like a typical grind it out March tournament game: not exactly an offensive explosion going on. I'm not seeing many turnovers from Drake.
BM is a winner: I'm really getting to the point where he's looking like the guy. You give this guy IU resources and, if he can adapt to this level, sky may be the limit.
BM is a winner: I'm really getting to the point where he's looking like the guy. You give this guy IU resources and, if he can adapt to this level, sky may be the limit.
McCollum just hits me as a no nonsense guy. Much like CCC teachings it’s do your job.
Both these teams playing some real good D. Drake’s ability to get 2nd and 3rd opportunities on offense being the difference. That and a bit too much Stirtz. The kid does not seem to get rattled. Drake making Bradley defend for 25 seconds before taking a shot, but often making them play another 20-30 seconds of D after getting the board.
Not sure how this offense will play with big time recruits, though. This is Bennett/Bo/Bennett, Jr ball, which is impressive when you can win with it. How would it play in the Big 10? Whether it’s IU, Iowa or another Power 4 program, seems we’ll see next season.
Not sure how this offense will play with big time recruits, though. This is Bennett/Bo/Bennett, Jr ball, which is impressive when you can win with it. How would it play in the Big 10? Whether it’s IU, Iowa or another Power 4 program, seems we’ll see next season.
The current IU players wouldn't fit a system that demands a high basketball IQ, defensive ability, and toughness.
There are things that Drake is doing right now that IU hasn't done in quite some time. Offensive questions aside, it would really be nice to see those things again.
Stirtz is a player. Period.
Drake with outstanding perimeter defense & very good team defense. They held Bradley to under 50 (where's my burger & fries?)
I'm not totally sold on running the shot clock completely down then getting a desperation shot.
Bradley's offense looked anemic & a lot of that was on Drake. Was Drew Carey coaching Bradley?
Drake with outstanding perimeter defense & very good team defense. They held Bradley to under 50 (where's my burger & fries?)
I'm not totally sold on running the shot clock completely down then getting a desperation shot.
Bradley's offense looked anemic & a lot of that was on Drake. Was Drew Carey coaching Bradley?
Should be Beard but we will see if we go up and comer vs proven winner
I checked , and coach McCollum is making $275,000 at Drake . I’m sure IU would at least triple that . So if he was offered I’m sure he would be interested . Money talks !!!
I'm guessing Fran is gone after this year and I read something that claimed he has said Iowa is his dream job.
He is a D1 coach now with an entire new roster that won 30 games. IU hasn't won 30+ games in 32 years. McCollum is the best coach if he is available. NCState or Utah is probably contacting him right now.
He will get 3-5MM for 7 years when he comes here.
NIL money is what recruits players. His youth and success are appealing. His positive approach and message goes along way with kids today.
McCollum is a proven winner. That's what he does. Google him.
Triple??? That wouldn't even be a mill.
Take Woodson salary and divide it by 275,000 and IU could multiply it by 15!!
Stirtz = 39.3 mpg. That's insane.
Addendum: That's 39.3 mpg more than Tucker these days.
Yeah the comparison to Archie is not really a valid one. This is not a coach who has had a couple of good weekends in March or even a couple of conference championships. He has won, consistently, dominantly, for years in D2 and now ccntinuing that in D1.
I see a guy like him getting 3 and 4 star guys due to IU NIL. He’ll coach them up and be competitive resulting in better talent in years 3 and beyond. I could see this happening.
He's making more than that. He was set to make nearly 200 at NW Mo State this year. Drake is private and doesn't release contracts to the public.
Probably already posted:
Drake record
2019 24-10
2020 20-14
2021 26-5
2022 25-11
2023 27-8
2024 28-7
Based on the logic of this thread, why don’t we just hire DeVries?
It’s easy to win at Drake and 1 successful year in D1 doesn’t make you a P4 Conference Coach. Could he be someday? Sure. But, why in the hell would we take another chance on an unknown??
Drake record
2019 24-10
2020 20-14
2021 26-5
2022 25-11
2023 27-8
2024 28-7
Based on the logic of this thread, why don’t we just hire DeVries?
It’s easy to win at Drake and 1 successful year in D1 doesn’t make you a P4 Conference Coach. Could he be someday? Sure. But, why in the hell would we take another chance on an unknown??
Fair points, but did DD go 30-3 (so far) with four starters who were D2 last year?
You could say the same thing about Cignetti, and it is way harder to win at IU football. Don't get me wrong, I understand your position and there is nothing wrong with wanting a proven D-1 guy. Minus the baggage, Sampson was a great coach. I also get the fear of not being able to make the jump from the minors or at least time to get up to speed, especially after Archie. But, I don't think it necessarily has to be a proven D-1 guy. Bob Knight and Coach K came from Army. Bo Ryan did nothing in D-1 before Wisconsin. A winner is a winner, and they can adapt.
Drake matches up with Purdue.
Drake beats Purdue.
IU hires McCollum.
McCollum beats Purdue every time.
I would be ok with that.
Ya , I way undered on that , but wherever
he goes he will get a huge pay raise .
This is the same thing we heard from many pundits when Bob Knight was hired. He ran the same offense at Army and everyone felt it would not translate to the run and gun Big Ten. Why would they hire someone that would slow down the “Hurring Hoosiers”? He stepped it up when got the players but he like BM could win with lesser talent.
