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Our annual coaching wish list thread…

Brad Stevens
Nate Oats
PJ Otzelberger
Ben McCollum
Chris Beard

They should pay Alabama the buyout and get Oats to the Big Ten and IU, where he belongs. It’s not complicated, it’s just costly.
 
Pace and style don’t matter as long as you win . When IU hired Bobby many people complained that his style would not work in the Big 10 . 25 years later and 3 National Championships later , he is considered as a legend . Dolson did a great job hiring a football coach , so I hope he does as well in hiring our next basketball coach . Also like in coach Cigs case , it might be someone none of us have thought about , or mentioned on here .
Things have changed a lot in 25 years though. I know winning of course is MOST important, but in this day and age where everyone thinks they are going to the NBA, players expect a certain style to showcase their skills. I think they are more apt to want a program with a fast paced offense.
 
It's likely that some of the names on the short list aren't going to be available before the portal opens:
  • Selection Sunday: Sunday, March 16
  • First Four: March 18-19
  • First round: March 20-21
  • Second round: March 22-23
  • Sweet 16: March 27-28
  • Elite Eight: March 29-30
It’s going to be a very long almost two months waiting and speculating!
 
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I have no idea if Few is interested, I kinda doubt it. If he was, despite being 63, it is nice he has never won it all and still has something serious to prove as a coach. He could plug in the proven Gonzaga system here and be highly motivated.
 
I don’t know enough to make even an educated guess on who should be the next coach. All I know is watching them play. Never talked to any of the coaching candidates. This job requires a lot of important factors.


I hope that the guy who hires our next coach works his ass off in the search.
 
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I'm pretty sure Scott has been prepping for this for moment for over a year. Back in August 2023 this was on his mind when he changed the buyout payment structure... my guess is after observing IUBB behind the scenes he knew Woody wasn't likely to make it.

Scott has always been a bball guy and this is his big moment. Hopefully he (assuming it's him making the call, I'm praying it is) can find us another good hire.
 
Name 3.

1. Stevens - of course you make him say no.
2. Beard - No brainer. Call him tonight. Let’s go!
3. McCollum. - Winner.

Ps. Love our annual coaching wishlist threads during the actual season. Almost as fun as winning the off season!
Replace Beard with Smart, and I guess that'd be a good list for me.
 
If Few is legit interested. He is the guy you go all in on. Get 10 good years out of him
For sure. Kinda doubt he's pining to leave Spokane...he's a God out there. And that area, as much as I love Bloomington/Southern Indiana...Spokane/Cour D Alene...is spectacular.
 
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Just so we are clear this is a real Munson… the coach you all are referring to is Monson. I’m actually hopeful that this was intentional and you landed a great reference, but it does not appear to be the case.
 
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