Drake Coach Ben McCollum Reads Like A CCC Resume

[Pryght]

Those are good questions, but they’re kind of backwards. It sure seems to me players are more interested in money than modern. And winning will always drive fan/backer/nil enthusiasm.

I agree, NIL money is very important. I think most top recruits know that playing in a system that mirrors the NBA (spacing/pace/shooting) prepares them for the next level (and displays their skills better to NBA teams), which in turn boosts their earning potential after college ends. That's why schools that run a modern style, like Alabama, are landing top talent and thriving. But you're right, it all begins and ends with money.

 

[Stuffshot]

Another take at a "list", for me...

Coaches I'd be ELATED about: Stevens, Oats, Pearl, Donovan

Coaches I'd be excited about: Otz, Smart, McCollum, Few

Coaches I'd be happy about: Williams, McCasland, Drew, McDermott, Altman, May

Coaches I'd be "mid" about: Cronin, DeVries, Calhoun, Byington, Randy Bennett, Gates, Brownell

Coaches I know would win, but I'd be wary about the baggage: Beard, Golden, Jans, Wade

Wow.

When I see posts like this, I remember all the posts from the past coach hirings that basically say, "How can they hire this guy?? The guy they hired was 15th in this board's list of preferred coaches!! Don't they read TheHoosier to find out what coaches we approve?"

Just kidding of course but, by my count, IUNorth has ruled out 21 ~half-way decent or better coaches.

The speculation on this board automatically creates headwinds and opposition. Hope this doesn't chill any potential candidates.

 

[ams66]

The speculation on this board automatically creates headwinds and opposition. Hope this doesn't chill any potential candidates.

Almost zero percent chance any coaches we might hire are reading this board.

 

[IndyMitchell]

He is basically this year's Josh Schertz. Won big at D2 and then proves he can do it in the MVC. Schertz was able to do it at ISU. McCollum already had a foundation at Drake. Schertz plays a better offense in my opinion.