*** COACHING SEARCH THREAD: Friday, June 5 ***
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Thanks for sharing. Easy for Katz to say "I don't think they can go wrong with any of the three". lol But it does at least give a little perspective on each one. Good luck Jamie/Leath. What a crapshoot.
What difference does it make if these guys took over winning programs or not? They are all looking at taking over a winning program at Iowa State. What they have shown is that they can take over winning programs and continue that success and all of their programs have gotten better since they have been there. Isn't that exactly what Iowa State is looking for? Someone that can come in and continue to build on the success the program has enjoyed the last 4 years and take it to the next level... they are all candidates capable of doing that.
The one wildcard is TJ... nobody knows what he can do. I would take any of these candidates over TJ.
Exactly. Agree. If TJ is successful, he stays a long time. If not, he's easy to buy-out and move on in a couple years. Everyone else seems like it would really be hard to move on if it doesn't work out well. So TJ appears to be the least worst.
You're right, it most certainly can happen, even if it is rare, but the other big factor I think some people are forgetting is that it's June, not April or May. The late timing of this coaching search is hurting us in getting a "big time" name, if that was even possible in the first place.
For me, it's the intangible "being Baylor's little brother" thing that bothers me. I realize that's not being very objective.
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This is what I don't get. It's not helpful, but I bet in 5 years at least one of these guys will look like a fantastic hire. Look who Floeida just hired. He'd fit right in with this pool.
Don't screw it up!
Buzz also had a difficult relationship with his Athletic Department, sort of colleges version of the Thibs/Bulls fiasco that got ISU to this point. When Williams left it came out of no where and shocked a lot of the CBB experts.
Considering the rumors of 2 possible mystery coaching there could be a similar situation with ISU talking to them. The coaches obviously wouldn't want their names getting out with the good possibility they would return to their P5 teams after flirting with a "lateral" move.
If he isn't successful in a few years what is the state of the program going to be? Are we talking middle of the pack in the Big XII or back to the cellar where McDoormat had the program?
After this year, we will need to rebuild. In order to sustain our success, that will mean getting top talent and playing that talent immediately. The best way to get that talent is to bring in a big name proven coach that attracks talent by name alone (unlikely), or by having a monster year next year and getting the pub that goes along with the great year. It seems the best chance we have of keeping the current players and getting them to gel well enough next year to have a monster year is to hire TJ. There clearly are risks (no hc experience, no national name recognition being the biggest). If we have a monster year, then TJ's name is immediately nationally recognized and he known as a "good coach". If we hire a proven mid-major or mid-level major coach, we get more experience, but risk getting the greatest potential from the team. Obviously that depends on the coach's philosophy and personality. In reality, we don't know exactly what Leath and Pollard are thinking or which direction they want to go, and I'm sure they are interviewing different types to determine what seems to make the most sense. All we can do is wait for the announcement and get behind whoever is hired. It gets very old reading posts that say why TJ or any other coaching will be great or terrible - no one knows at this time.
You stay classy, my friend or internet tough guy which ever you prefer! :skeptical:
Agree. Its June and there's probably coaches out there that don't know or feel about Iowa State the way we do. Its definitely not an easy place to recruit to, no hot-bed of high school talent, and let's face it, not everyone is drawn to the midwest. At least none of the four are trying to get out of a bad situation, they all have great jobs that they're willing to leave to come here. Would imagine that desire could show up in an interview as to who embraces it the most. Shoot, I want the best of both worlds...I want TJ to stay and be the best darn recruiter/associate coach ever AND get an experienced up-and-comer that would sustain the success of this program. Added bonus that they would work well together,be great friends, and of course play the exciting brand of basketball we're used to, as opponenets "Fear the Magic". Is my fantasy over yet??
I personally have favored the Drew boys. No favorite for me unless ur talking Gregg marshall. Also Franschilla had success and he is well known. Not sure if he would make a decent coach. I agree At this point why hurry things. Take ur time and maybe someone big will come through.
I keep hoping on of the "mystery" candidates is Larry Krystkowiak from Utah. I think he night be a good fit; and checks pretty much every box on everyone's wish list, except having a "big name."
I wonder how CW feels about the high school twitter kids name dropping him when it comes to the Gregg Marshall info. Pretty sure all CW said was that it wasn't happening and that the source (high school kids on twitter aka @CycloneInsiders) were not credible.
CycloneInsiders @CycloneInsiders · 13h13 hours ago
Marshall's name keeps showing up. Even Chris Williams said something about him today. The fact that some of you think I made it up is funny.
CycloneInsiders @CycloneInsiders · 13h13 hours ago
Marshall's name keeps showing up. Even Chris Williams said something about him today. The fact that some of you think I made it up is funny.
Please enlighten us with some proposals, of whom we would have a realistic shot at hiring.
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