Stevie is out at UCLA
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His ego couldn't handle that. He would probably step away rather than sit on somebody else's bench.
The sleeper for me to get him is Southern Illinois. If they don't win the Valley or make the tournament, I think they'll move on from Barry Hinson.
Source on Fred Hoiberg/UCLA: "There will be openings in the NBA... I think he will consider that 1st."
This was long overdue. The only reason he lasted as long as he did was because he brought the Ball circus to the program in 2017 and bought himself a couple years and a nice little contract extension.
I can't argue with his recruiting ability but he can't coach to save his life. It speaks volumes that he couldn't get that loaded 2017 group past the second weekend of the tournament.
I can't argue with his recruiting ability but he can't coach to save his life. It speaks volumes that he couldn't get that loaded 2017 group past the second weekend of the tournament.
CycloneErik
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"UCLA could go a number of ways in its search for Alford's replacement, with former Chicago Bulls and Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg, TCU coach Jamie Dixon and former Phoenix Suns coach and UCLA alum Earl Watson among the likely candidates, multiple sources told ESPN."
Steve will do what all horrible coaches do once they’ve truly been exposed as a horrible coach and can no longer steal money from colleges. Become an ESPN analyst.
I wasn't being overly specific about X....just the fact that even way out in LaLa land, Fred could be impacting ISU.
I was listening to a CBB podcast last week and they noted that UCLA has the name but doen't support the team like the UK, KU, or Dukes. The writer noted UCLA facilities are good but not that level and the team does't charter flights for the team. Seems like minor hindrances but when your going against Coach K, Cal and Miller's for 5 stars every little bit makes a difference. Not an excuse for Alford as he has gotten a number of top recruits to Westwood and didn't produce.
It would be easier to for Hoiberg to sell UCLA name than his experience at ISU but he still will need to recruit and I would guess he'd prefer to stay in the NBA if he has that option.
One can hope. It's great how strong the Big 12 is but I wouldn't mind a couple guaranteed wins on the conference schedule.
But that wouldn't be till May when they announce - correct? No way Dixon leaves mid-season?? Even still, TCU will be a head case unless UCLA goes a different option.
Also, I didn't realize UCLA lost Saturday, at home, to Liberty by 15 !! Holy Crap. Also, a loss at home to Belmont a couple weeks ago. Ouch.
