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[ISUChippewa]

Sources: Legendary Saint Mary's coach Randy Bennett weighing move to Arizona State

The Sun Devils are discussing their job opening with Mesa native and all-time winningest Saint Mary's coach Randy Bennett.

247sports.com

That would be an outstanding hire if they can make it happen.

 

[cycloneman003]

That would be an outstanding hire if they can make it happen.

I’d certainly be interested to see how that’d go. Bennett is a great coach obviously but no spring chicken. Recruiting to the Big XII level is definitely a huge change from St Mary’s way of doing things as well.

 

[isucy86]

I’d certainly be interested to see how that’d go. Bennett is a great coach obviously but no spring chicken. Recruiting to the Big XII level is definitely a huge change from St Mary’s way of doing things as well.

Sounds like a great hire to me.

Would be curious how much money Bennett had at St. Mary's for revenue share. Idaho made their first tournament in like 30 years and the announcers mentioned they have $0 of rev share and coach has got it done mainly recruiting in-state players.

Bennett might see that it's becoming impossible to keep his best players. And he also was very successful at St. Mary's recruiting international players. Not that international players can earn NIL and revenue share- his job has gotten tougher. So maybe he's decided if you can't beat-em, join-em.

IMO he would be a great coach at ASU. He has an eye for talent and has won with his system. It's not for every player- but there is a lot of HS talent in that area of the country and Phoenix is not a bad place to recruit to. I checked his wiki and he's only 63, so not unrealistic he has 6-7 years left coaches. Also noticed he was born & grew up in Mesa, AZ.

So biggest hurdle he faces is making sure ASU is going to give him the financial and facilities to compete in the Big12.

 

[4cy16]

Sounds like a great hire to me.

Would be curious how much money Bennett had at St. Mary's for revenue share. Idaho made their first tournament in like 30 years and the announcers mentioned they have $0 of rev share and coach has got it done mainly recruiting in-state players.

Bennett might see that it's becoming impossible to keep his best players. And he also was very successful at St. Mary's recruiting international players. Not that international players can earn NIL and revenue share- his job has gotten tougher. So maybe he's decided if you can't beat-em, join-em.

IMO he would be a great coach at ASU. He has an eye for talent and has won with his system. It's not for every player- but there is a lot of HS talent in that area of the country and Phoenix is not a bad place to recruit to. I checked his wiki and he's only 63, so not unrealistic he has 6-7 years left coaches. Also noticed he was born & grew up in Mesa, AZ.

So biggest hurdle he faces is making sure ASU is going to give him the financial and facilities to compete in the Big12.

For years he had a lot of Australians on his teams.

 

[fsanford]

Only if you think TJ is like Fred and the "my dream job" is a line of sh**.

I never believe any coach who says a job is their dream job. Its a dream job until bigger dreams come along.

Carolina is a blue blood and the ACC is a weaker league

 

[BigJCy]

 

[JP4CY]

Sounds like the USF coach is taking the Providence job.

 

[JP4CY]

Video of Self in post game.
IMO, he's 50/50 on retirement.

 

[xr4ticlone]

Only if you think TJ is like Fred and the "my dream job" is a line of sh**.

I actually think Fred will look at UNC/UK/KU

Kids are done. He’s got a team that will lose most of its players.

You did something impressive at NU…but it’s not a BB destination and Lincoln.

 

[ISUAgronomist]

I actually think Fred will look at UNC/UK/KU

Kids are done. He’s got a team that will lose most of its players.

You did something impressive at NU…but it’s not a BB destination and Lincoln.

Puke...Bill Self is "evaluating his health".

 

[TiedieCy2022]

Puke...Bill Self is "evaluating his health".

Sure you can say it’s a cop out. But what else does he have to prove? He’s essentially Saban of the sport. Hope Bill does move on honestly

 

[ISUAgronomist]

Sure you can say it’s a cop out. But what else does he have to prove? He’s essentially Saban of the sport. Hope Bill does move on honestly

What I'm saying is I'll puke if Bill retires and KU pulls Fred out of Lincoln.

 

[TiedieCy2022]

What I'm saying is I'll puke if Bill retires and KU pulls Fred out of Lincoln.

Ok now I agree

 

[xr4ticlone]

Puke...Bill Self is "evaluating his health".

Puke…Fred coaching at KU

 

[1UNI2ISU]

What I'm saying is I'll puke if Bill retires and KU pulls Fred out of Lincoln.

I think Self pulls a 'health scare in September' so Vaughn has to get it

If it's a real search, it's McCollum

 

[Letterkenny]

I think Self pulls a 'health scare in September' so Vaughn has to get it

If it's a real search, it's McCollum

You think McCollum would leave Iowa?

 

[1UNI2ISU]

You think McCollum would leave Iowa?

For a blue blood? Absolutely.

 

[FerShizzle]

For a blue blood? Absolutely.

Can you imagine BM telling Peterson he has to bounce the air out the ball and not shoot until they have 5 seconds left on the shot clock? Or dealing with his load management?

 

[1UNI2ISU]

Can you imagine BM telling Peterson he has to bounce the air out the ball and not shoot until they have 5 seconds left on the shot clock? Or dealing with his load management?

He didn't play like this every year at NW, I think he'd adapt quickly

 

[FerShizzle]

He didn't play like this every year at NW, I think he'd adapt quickly

Maybe, but he wouldn’t be in control like he is in Iowa City. He strikes me as a control FREAK.