Why not Nurse?

[Frak]

I'm confused why there's not more love for Nick Nurse. He fits about every criteria:

1. Would run an NBA offense
2. Iowa ties
3. NBA connections
4. Was actually an ISU assistant for a few weeks
5. Relationship with Grayer and Otz
6. Successful HC in the D-League

Seems like a no-brainer to me if he can keep Otz as associate HC.

 

[2020cy]

Would jump to NBA quicker than Freddy?

 

[mj4cy]

All great reasons, but he'd be using ISU as a stepping stone into the NBA.

 

[cyhiphopp]

It's an idea. He might not be keen on it because he was hired and then let go so quickly.

 

[Stormin]

No thanks. Just wondering why it is imperative that all these Head Coaching suggestions need to keep Otzelberger in order to justify them getting the job. That absolutely makes no sense.

 

[Final42b]

Because he has zero experience recruiting

 

[cyhiphopp]

No thanks. Just wondering why it is imperative that all these Head Coaching suggestions need to keep Otzelberger in order to justify them getting the job. That absolutely makes no sense.

Because Otz knows the current players and probably knows a lot about current recruiting targets.

 

[SNEDDS3]

3 guesses on my stance.

 

[carvers4math]

Because we already hired someone else.

 

[heitclone]

Anything negative about Nurse also pertains to Lindsey Hunter both would bolt asap

 

[Stormin]

Otz obviously deserves a hefty bonus then if one of these eeverly lacking head coaching candidates get the job.

And how in the hell do you sell someone as drab and unimpressive as Nick Nurse? Freaking D-League coach.

 

[Incyte]

Must be Otz or a splash hire. Nurse is neither.

 

[Stormin]

Must be Otz or a splash hire. Nurse is neither.

At this point it has to be Altman or Otz. I really don't see the appeal of these mid-major candidates and how they position our team better for the next year. No offense but I would rather take my chances with Otz if Altman is not available.

How would Otz recruit players? Pretty easy. He would start by saying that Iowa State would continue to play Hoiball. And that Otz is personal friends and part of the Hoiberg coaching tree. Which means he has direct contact with the Coach of the Chicago Bulls. And from that contact with the rest of the NBA.

 

[kingcy]

At this point it has to be Altman or Otz. I really don't see the appeal of these mid-major candidates and how they position our team better for the next year. No offense but I would rather take my chances with Otz if Altman is not available.

How would Otz recruit players? Pretty easy. He would start by saying that Iowa State would continue to play Hoiball. And that Otz is personal friends and part of the Hoiberg coaching tree. Which means he has direct contact with the Coach of the Chicago Bulls. And from that contact with the rest of the NBA.

I get why you want Altman but he has so much baggage right now. He had player issues his last few years at CU, he hasn't done to great at Oregon, and has had player issues there. Then there is the whole Arkansas deal. 10 years ago, yes it would have been a good hire, but the last 10 years have been rough on him.

 

[CyArob]

Why not Zoidberg?

 

[Tre4ISU]

No thanks. Just wondering why it is imperative that all these Head Coaching suggestions need to keep Otzelberger in order to justify them getting the job. That absolutely makes no sense.

It makes all of the sense.

 

[Turn2]

NO more ex-UNI!

 

[MLawrence]

Why not Zoidberg?

How can you expect someone to coach basketball when he can't even grip basketball?

 

[exCYtable]

Otz obviously deserves a hefty bonus then if one of these eeverly lacking head coaching candidates get the job.

And how in the hell do you sell someone as drab and unimpressive as Nick Nurse? Freaking D-League coach.

This x 1000

 

[jmb]

No thanks. Just wondering why it is imperative that all these Head Coaching suggestions need to keep Otzelberger in order to justify them getting the job. That absolutely makes no sense.

Look at his resume.