Friday was a pretty quiet day when it comes to Hoiberg Watch, 2015. NOT.
For real though, I didn't learn much when it comes to behind the scenes stuff - only that a deal between Hoiberg and the Bulls is not currently in place. However, I do expect that to occur early next week.
NOTE to the "why publish that article" crowd: Because if a deal really was in place for months like some had indicated, that's a bad look for Iowa State's head coach. I had to know if that was true. If a coach knows he is on his way out, is he really recruiting the same way as a guy trying to build for the future? That type of stuff. I wanted to dig into it.
Hoiberg's reputation should mean something here. I was not surprised to learn that the whole "gentlemen's agreement" thing was false.
The daily dirt
--- In my opinion, the biggest news from Friday is that according to the Orlando Sentinel, Hoiberg recently interviewed with the Magic. I have been hearing all along from one specific source that Hoiberg would end up in the NBA next season but it wouldn't for sure be with the Bulls. Now that all makes sense.
--- Reports surfaced on Friday that Iowa State assistant coach T.J. Otzelberger is the preferred choice of Jamie Pollard's going forward.
--- As great of a hire as I think it would be, I do not believe that Jeff Hornacek will replace Hoiberg.
--- It's strange how all of this has played out. Pollard coaching searches are usually so quiet. This one though? With the Otzelberger reports and Hornacek being all over the place, it's been very loud - very weird.
For real though, I didn't learn much when it comes to behind the scenes stuff - only that a deal between Hoiberg and the Bulls is not currently in place. However, I do expect that to occur early next week.
NOTE to the "why publish that article" crowd: Because if a deal really was in place for months like some had indicated, that's a bad look for Iowa State's head coach. I had to know if that was true. If a coach knows he is on his way out, is he really recruiting the same way as a guy trying to build for the future? That type of stuff. I wanted to dig into it.
Hoiberg's reputation should mean something here. I was not surprised to learn that the whole "gentlemen's agreement" thing was false.
The daily dirt
--- In my opinion, the biggest news from Friday is that according to the Orlando Sentinel, Hoiberg recently interviewed with the Magic. I have been hearing all along from one specific source that Hoiberg would end up in the NBA next season but it wouldn't for sure be with the Bulls. Now that all makes sense.
--- Reports surfaced on Friday that Iowa State assistant coach T.J. Otzelberger is the preferred choice of Jamie Pollard's going forward.
--- As great of a hire as I think it would be, I do not believe that Jeff Hornacek will replace Hoiberg.
--- It's strange how all of this has played out. Pollard coaching searches are usually so quiet. This one though? With the Otzelberger reports and Hornacek being all over the place, it's been very loud - very weird.
