I have a mutual friend who worked with Stevens back during Eli Lilly and they still keep in contact from time to time. He hasn't spoken to Brad about IU and frankly I don't think they've talked in a while. But, he was able to chat with someone inside the athletic department yesterday (he's been a season ticket holder and donor for a while). I don't know if Brad Stevens will take the IU job.
Here's what I do know:
- Brad Stevens is target #1 and was who Dolson wanted when CAM was let go.
- To that note - Dolson realizes he HAS to get this hire right. "His priority is Stevens, Stevens, and then Stevens" was how it was put.
- Brad Stevens has formally been offered the job.
- The ballpark numbers of $8 Million / yr. coming out today are correct.
- He is taking the weekend to 'think it over' with his wife.
- This part is rumor only, but the word from Boston is that they believe his departure is 'imminent' and a contingency plan for the rest of the season is now being made.
- IU expects an answer by Monday.
Also, FWIW, his wife is enamored with the idea of coming home.
It sounds like we may have our guy.
Here's what I do know:
- Brad Stevens is target #1 and was who Dolson wanted when CAM was let go.
- To that note - Dolson realizes he HAS to get this hire right. "His priority is Stevens, Stevens, and then Stevens" was how it was put.
- Brad Stevens has formally been offered the job.
- The ballpark numbers of $8 Million / yr. coming out today are correct.
- He is taking the weekend to 'think it over' with his wife.
- This part is rumor only, but the word from Boston is that they believe his departure is 'imminent' and a contingency plan for the rest of the season is now being made.
- IU expects an answer by Monday.
Also, FWIW, his wife is enamored with the idea of coming home.
It sounds like we may have our guy.