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Woodson to retire, next IUBB Coach...

Who do you want as next HC?

  • Dusty May

  • Chris Beard

  • Ben McCollum

  • Grant McCasland

  • ...Brad Stevens...

  • Chris Collins

  • Scott Drew

  • Shaka Smart

  • Bruce Pearl

  • Other


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Why has no one questioned Chris Beard’s judgement in staying in a relationship with a woman who called the police on him for “no reason”? Why would you risk that as a high profile figure? Sure—some would say…”but he loves her”. Again, if she’s made it all up or even exaggerated, then why stay and chance further accusations? There’s something very codependent going on and is worth a deep dive. And how would the BOT view a HC cohabitating? Why haven’t they married?
Exagerated? Her last official word was that he said he was defending himself and she'd not disagree with that description. If he stays with her or not, that's up to him. Why haven't they married? Which 50's year is that question from? I hope that's never discussed by anyone involved with hiring from IU.
 
What could be different from the Ol' Miss investigation which concluded that the report was wrong?


IU should go to the website below if Joe Mannix is retired.


I put Stevens and Beard. After that, whatever. I don't think the Celts will want to pay Stevens for a FO job what IU or some other college or NBA team might offer him to coach. Maybe BS is OK with that but what if he wants to coach again? Seems like there could be a lot of solid openings.

McCasland looks as impressive as McCollum.
 
Would've liked to have gotten Byington from James Madison last year. Something tells me they turn out good ones. But unfortunately that ship sailed. I voted McCollum. But honestly don't watch enough hoops to have an opinion. Heart's not in it after the near decades long destruction of the Indiana Hoosier brand and mystique.

I think Dolson (and Whitten) has a solid chance to get it right, this time. Fingers crossed. I'd prefer not a retread such as Pearl, but he's pretty good as are some others. I'd take Mark Few, lol .
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Just to be clear those 4 names thrown out are not 4 coaches necessarily interested in Indiana Basketball, it's 4 coaches that IU is supposedly reaching to first. So yes I agree I don't see a world where we land Pearl, Few, or Stevens, or even May for that matter, but most likely it looks like it's up to them to say no
I really dont understand the obsession with Stevens. He hasnt coached college ball in 10 years and moreover, the CBB has changed drastically. He is an EXECUTIVE with a storied NBA team and why would he even want to re-enter the college bball world. Doesnt need the money. Irrespective not sure is a proven winner in the new environment. We will regret passing on Beard IMO - he will be at a top program in near future.
 
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Would've liked to have gotten Byington from James Madison last year. Something tells me they turn out good ones. But unfortunately that ship sailed. I voted McCollum. But honestly don't watch enough hoops to have an opinion. Heart's not in it after the near decades long destruction of the Indiana Hoosier brand and mystique.

I think Dolson (and Whitten) has a solid chance to get it right, this time. Fingers crossed. I'd prefer not a retread such as Pearl, but he's pretty good as are some others. I'd take Mark Few, lol .
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odd takes: Mark Byington because you think JMU turns out good ones? And Pearl's been pretty good with the #1 ranked team in the land and having done well in a loaded SEC the last few years? I don't know beans about Byington, maybe he's great, but hasn't he really only had 1 great season? 650 win %. Seems OK, but no idea why he'd rise to the top of your list? Beard, May, McGaskill (sp?), McCollum and Wade all seem like better candidates to me.
 
I don't get the suspicions that Brad Stevens can't coach college basketball anymore b/c it's been 10 years. He did pretty Friggin' good when he was doing it. I haven't been on skis in 10 years but I guarantee after a few hours I'd be sliding really well again. Why would BS come to IU and coach?? He obviously had SOME level of interest 4 years ago. How much?? What's changed in 4 years?? He won a championship, climbed to the top of the mountain, his son is playing college ball now in Indiana. I don't think he will be the next coach but I think there is at least a little bit of evidence that it's possible, not to mention the Seth Davis comment. Mark Few, won't leave Gonzaga, maybe not but how many times was that said about Roy Williams. Maybe Mark comes to the realization that if he wants to win it ALL, he needs a clean, fresh slate. Is Billy Donovan happy in Chicago now that they are having a fire sale. I don't like Pearl even though he has the results to back it up. He has a bunch of baggage with him as well. I like Beard but the elephant in the room is probably just too much of an elephant, but if you count him out, then Pearl and Golden have to be counted out as well. May is a gamble IMO. I don't see Oats making a move, wouldn't even CONSIDER Kentucky and he has a huge buyout. No one talks about McDermont (sp?). I like Brownell. Clemson plays tough as nails with a bunch of 2 and 3 star players. The McCullom guy is intriquing as well as the coach from West Virginia.
 
I don't get the suspicions that Brad Stevens can't coach college basketball anymore b/c it's been 10 years. He did pretty Friggin' good when he was doing it. I haven't been on skis in 10 years but I guarantee after a few hours I'd be sliding really well again. Why would BS come to IU and coach?? He obviously had SOME level of interest 4 years ago. How much?? What's changed in 4 years?? He won a championship, climbed to the top of the mountain, his son is playing college ball now in Indiana. I don't think he will be the next coach but I think there is at least a little bit of evidence that it's possible, not to mention the Seth Davis comment. Mark Few, won't leave Gonzaga, maybe not but how many times was that said about Roy Williams. Maybe Mark comes to the realization that if he wants to win it ALL, he needs a clean, fresh slate. Is Billy Donovan happy in Chicago now that they are having a fire sale. I don't like Pearl even though he has the results to back it up. He has a bunch of baggage with him as well. I like Beard but the elephant in the room is probably just too much of an elephant, but if you count him out, then Pearl and Golden have to be counted out as well. May is a gamble IMO. I don't see Oats making a move, wouldn't even CONSIDER Kentucky and he has a huge buyout. No one talks about McDermont (sp?). I like Brownell. Clemson plays tough as nails with a bunch of 2 and 3 star players. The McCullom guy is intriquing as well as the coach from West Virginia.
You of course make Stevens say no. I don't see anyone suggesting otherwise. Just most people think he WILL say no. Again.
 
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