McCollum

[CriticArisen]

Mark Pope also has a traditional D1 coaching history and had good seasons at BYU as head coach. He likely took a hit on his tournament resume due to the COVID cancellation. His teams were often in the top 25 BUT he has never won a tournament game. It will be interesting to see how he does in his first tournament at UK. They should have an easy match up in round 1 and stand a good chance of making it to the Sweet Sixteen. Anything less underperformance and anything more overperformance.

 

[ndhuntington]

Fair enough. Who is your top realistic choice. Just so if he’s hired, we can tell you “told you so.”

I have been sticking with Scott Drew call me crazy.

 

[Pryght]

Sigh. Best coaches don’t have .500 conference records over 7-8 year spans. Good grief.

But, one also needs to consider that this occurred at 3 different coaching stops (two of which were in Lubbock and Ole Miss). It's a wonder that someone with a lowly .603 conference record has a 14-6 record in NCAA Tournament, especially given the handicap of 3/4 of his coaching locales.

It would be interesting to see what he could do at Indiana over time.

 

[kkott]

Pat Kelsey was a gamble for Louisville and it’s worked out so far. I think it’s a new era in basketball. Who is the last so called “big-time” coach to leave a program for another?

Calipari.

 

[Harpo Marxist]

We should hope for a surprise

Brad Stevens and Scott Drew never made any sense. Everyone else is still on the table if you subscribe to the money and resources approach. Extensions mean nothing and we can handle most buyouts. I don't think it's impossible McCollum would accept the job, just highly unlikely because I don't think the money and resources pitch moves the needle with him. It's been more about geography and timing up until now.

It's either going to be someone we thought was impossible for a helluva lot of money, or one of the Menendez brothers (Beard/Wade) No way in hell will he hire a Brownellish caliber coach.

Thats funny right here. About like the Menendez Brothers asking the judge in their resentencing appeal to have mercy on two poor orphans.

 

[Big Red Crimson Buffalo]

I have been sticking with Scott Drew call me crazy.

Well, I can’t say “told you so” on that one because I like Scott Drew and would be fine with him at IU but the guy feels firmly entrenched down there and not sure he wants to come here. Baylor was in ruins when he got there. Worse than Crean’s inheritance. His first 4 seasons were bad but he’s built that program. Discounting the first 4 years, he does have double digit loss seasons in 12 of 18 seasons. But he does have an NC during the COVID season.

His salary is pathetic by today’s standards at $2.7 million a year.

 

[frikkenfrakken]

I have been sticking with Scott Drew call me crazy.

You're crazy. He turned down Kentucky last year, because he fits in at Baylor. You think he's going to pass on Kentucky and then pull up roots from the program he built from nothing to join us a year later?

 

[yeard]

Great breakdown of McCollum's offensive

 

[IndyMitchell]

But, one also needs to consider that this occurred at 3 different coaching stops (two of which were in Lubbock and Ole Miss). It's a wonder that someone with a lowly .603 conference record has a 14-6 record in NCAA Tournament, especially given the handicap of 3/4 of his coaching locales.

It would be interesting to see what he could do at Indiana over time.

Excellent post! I think we know it would be extremely interesting if CB becomes the next IU coach. Rick Pitino knows bball and he’s 100% right about CB and what IU would become again.

The immediate leveling up has been so much fun to watch from afar. He brings a preparedness and focus to his teams that only Pitino and maybe 1-2 others can. He will have his team ready against Auburn today. One can easily see the roster disparity but it will be fun to watch.

 

[edub72]

If Beard gets a look then so should Will Wade. Screw the holier than thou attitude.

 

[IndyMitchell]

If Beard gets a look then so should Will Wade. Screw the holier than thou attitude.

I’m not a WW guy but they are not really related to one another. Totally different accusations and backgrounds. I get the WW attention, he wins. He’s just not the same as CB, for me.