Who will be IU’s next basketball coach?

[trailrunner]

Just watched the end of Iowa State and BYU. I was leaning towards TJ but during the period before the last overtime and during all the time outs he was not involved in calling plays or instructing players. It was always the assistant coach. Not sure about that.

 

[IUNorth]

Sorry Kyser, I didn’t see your post before I put mine in after yours. I totally agree with you. I don’t just want a coach who knows basketball. I want a coach who is going to get his players to WANT to work hard and win. Players who are focused because of their coach.

Drew’s players generally play very hard for him. For what it’s worth.

I wouldn’t love the hire. But he could probably be successful at IU.

 

[CriticArisen]

Drew’s players generally play very hard for him. For what it’s worth.

I wouldn’t love the hire. But he could probably be successful at IU.

Before Woody we went through the Drew discussion and the consensus was that with his strong religious beliefs he would never leave Waco/Baylor. This time around that has been mostly absent from the discussion. It’s neither here nor there but I always thought Sampson has a real talent for motivating his players and forming a cohesive team. I have seen videos from Houston and I was ready to work my buttt off just listening to him.

 

[CriticArisen]

I hope Dolson has more sense than many of those who voted here otherwise Groundhog Day.

 

[TMB333]

Ben McCollum. He wins. Google him. 3rd in defensive points allowed and winning games by double digits. I don't care if they score 80 a game, I care about winning.

 

[IUNorth]

Ben McCollum. He wins. Google him. 3rd in defensive points allowed and winning games by double digits. I don't care if they score 80 a game, I care about winning.

I wonder if McCollum would be the type that’s too loyal and proud to consider bringing in a couple assistants that aren’t on his current staff?

Dolson could give him the green light, and the budget, to look for high caliber guys that might help cover McCollums blind spots? Offensive coordinator type guy. Established elite P4 level recruiter.

Another interesting setup would be trying to get McDermott and Alan Huss back together. Pay Huss enough that he’d consider it. Set it up as a handful of years for McDermott, then handing off to Huss. Proven consistent winner, and a very bright younger coach that’s proving he can succeed right now as a HC at High Point. Huss also has a dynamite offensive team at High Point, ranked top 30 in KenPom. Which is very hard for a school like High Point to do.

 

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I wonder if McCollum would be the type that’s too loyal and proud to consider bringing in a couple assistants that aren’t on his current staff?

Dolson could give him the green light, and the budget, to look for high caliber guys that might help cover McCollums blind spots? Offensive coordinator type guy. Established elite P4 level recruiter.

Another interesting setup would be trying to get McDermott and Alan Huss back together. Pay Huss enough that he’d consider it. Set it up as a handful of years for McDermott, then handing off to Huss. Proven consistent winner, and a very bright younger coach that’s proving he can succeed right now as a HC at High Point. Huss also has a dynamite offensive team at High Point, ranked top 30 in KenPom. Which is very hard for a school like High Point to do.

What a unique concept! I like it!