Villanova fired coach

[edub72]

Another opening

 

[IUNorth]

Iowa
Minnesota
Indiana
Villanova
Texas maybe


Could be worse. Not like last years coaching openings.

 

[IUfanBorden]

Another opening

Nova doesn't concern me, as much as Iowa.

 

[asindc]

Iowa
Minnesota
Indiana
Villanova
Texas maybe


Could be worse. Not like last years coaching openings.

Add Virginia to the list.

 

[Still Laughing]

Another opening

The rumors are strong in Evanston that it's going to be Collins' job. Supposedly has been brewing for a month.

 

[CriticArisen]

The rumors are strong in Evanston that it's going to be Collins' job. Supposedly has been brewing for a month.

Wow

 

[asindc]

The rumors are strong in Evanston that it's going to be Collins' job. Supposedly has been brewing for a month.

For the UVa job? Doesn’t seem like a natural fit.

 

[GThomas]

The rumors are strong in Evanston that it's going to be Collins' job. Supposedly has been brewing for a month.

If so, I bet he kills it. Collins can coach.

 

[UncleMark]

The rumors are strong in Evanston that it's going to be Collins' job. Supposedly has been brewing for a month.

Villanova? Or IU?

 

[GThomas]

Nova doesn't concern me, as much as Iowa.

Not in my personal top tier, but I wouldn't freak if Dolson snagged Collins.

 

[IndyMitchell]

The rumors are strong in Evanston that it's going to be Collins' job. Supposedly has been brewing for a month.

Chris Collins is a solid coach. Making a winner out of NW had never been done!

 

[Bucket Getter]

Chris Collins is a solid coach. Making a winner out of NW had never been done!

They’re a winner?

 

[IndyMitchell]

They’re a winner?

Yeah, multiple tournament appearances.

 

[bbafficionado]

Chris Collins is a solid coach. Making a winner out of NW had never been done!

Made NW a winner over IU also.

 

[kmathum]

Not in my personal top tier, but I wouldn't freak if Dolson snagged Collins.

I wouldn't freak out. I'd be over and out.

 

[IndyMitchell]

Made NW a winner over IU also.

Unfortunately true…and often did it with Indiana kids that IU didn’t recruit.

 

[bailey777]

Chris Collins is a solid coach. Making a winner out of NW had never been done!

I'd take him anyway of the week over bronwell.

 

[hookyIU1990]

I have very little interest in a Collins coaching hire. That's not a significant ceiling raising move, but maybe it raises the floor a little.

 

[TR32]

They’re a winner?

Yes. Relative to their past, absolutely. NW is no longer a push over. they fight hard every game and have a good culture.

If Collins can land a few stud guards he'd be right in the mix in March.

I think he'd do well at IU too.

 

[GThomas]

I have very little interest in a Collins coaching hire. That's not a significant ceiling raising move, but maybe it raises the floor a little.

I'm not in love with idea, but I don't think too many coaches could take NW to the NCAAT three times in 12 years ... and win 50% of his games.

All that might seem "meh" on the surface, but CC's tenure at NW has been far more impressive than BB's at Clemson or Cronin's at UCLA, imo.

 

[HillzHoozier]

Collins is rumored to Villanova not IU.

 

[kmathum]

Yes. Relative to their past, absolutely. NW is no longer a push over. they fight hard every game and have a good culture.

If Collins can land a few stud guards he'd be right in the mix in March.

I think he'd do well at IU too.

If we can't do better than Collins, we've sunk far.

 

[HillzHoozier]

Villanova? Or IU?

Nova

 

[Chicago-bound Hoosier]

They’re a winner?

Mike Woodson, 0 for 5, says Hi.

 

[hookyIU1990]

I'm not in love with idea, but I don't think too many coaches could take NW to the NCAAT three times in 12 years ... and win 50% of his games.

All that might seem "meh" on the surface, but CC's tenure at NW has been far more impressive than BB's at Clemson or Cronin's at UCLA, imo.

Compared to those two he's Pat Riley coaching Showtime.

 

[4IUSox2]

If this happens, as in CCC to Villanova, hope whoever takes over here at IU, takes a long look or has some familiarity with Chris Lowrey’s defensive acumen. Collins’ fortunes really turned for the better when he brought in Lowrey as his defensive assistant after the ‘22 season, when he needed to win to save his job.

 

[IndyMitchell]

If this happens, as in CCC to Villanova, hope whoever takes over here at IU, takes a long look or has some familiarity with Chris Lowrey’s defensive acumen. Collins’ fortunes really turned for the better when he brought in Lowrey as his defensive assistant after the ‘22 season, when he needed to win to save his job.

💯

 

[ryoder1]

I'd take him anyway of the week over bronwell.

What's wrong with Brownell?

 

[hookyIU1990]

What's wrong with Brownell?

15 seasons at Clemson and 8 of those have been 17 wins or less. Prior to this season he was just 2 games over .500 in league play.

He's Woodson with a longer leash and one great year out of 15.

 

[wi_hoosier]

Nova doesn't concern me, as much as Iowa.

Honestly, if a coach would rather go to Iowa over Indiana, then he was a tough enough SOB to succeed at Indiana.

 

[wi_hoosier]

If this happens, as in CCC to Villanova, hope whoever takes over here at IU, takes a long look or has some familiarity with Chris Lowrey’s defensive acumen. Collins’ fortunes really turned for the better when he brought in Lowrey as his defensive assistant after the ‘22 season, when he needed to win to save his job.

What if it is Brownell who brings in Lowrey? They both are EVV Harrison products.

 

[T.M.P.]

with Chris Lowrey’s defensive acumen

Prison ball ...

 

[ButHerEmails]

They’re a winner?

By NW historical standards, they’re the early 90s Bulls under Collins.

 

[TR32]

If we can't do better than Collins, we've sunk far.

He isn't my first pick but I'd taken Collins before Brownell or Cronin.

 

[kmathum]

He isn't my first pick but I'd taken Collins before Brownell or Cronin.

Or May.