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Mar 22, 2014 11:19 PM
If I was a middle of the road college team (someone like Wake Forrest) I would hire Mike D'Antoni. I think his style and name would bring some good recruits.
Mar 22, 2014 11:19pm
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Mar 22, 2014 11:19 PM
wildcats20;1595272 wrote:Also, are we considering it as of today. As in trying to woo a coach from somewhere else?

Because Bill Self, Izzo, K, Roy, etc aren't leaving the school they are at for another school.
No. Just pick who you want. It's all hypothetical.
Mar 22, 2014 11:19pm
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Mar 22, 2014 11:20 PM
ernest_t_bass;1595285 wrote:No. Just pick who you want. It's all hypothetical.
OK then give me Roy Williams.
Mar 22, 2014 11:20pm
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Mar 22, 2014 11:21 PM
sportchampps;1595278 wrote:I'm surprised cal isn't getting any love
He's a good recruiter...
Mar 22, 2014 11:21pm
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Mar 22, 2014 11:21 PM
wildcats20;1595280 wrote:I don't want him anywhere near my program.



Also, a name(mainly because they are on now) that will start to get some major pub is Kevin Ollie. I don't see him leaving UConn anytime soon, but he can coach his ass off.
I was literally just typing this, for the same reasons haha (UConn being on TV). As you allude to, Ollie is a rising star in the business and has done as good a job with this team as I think even Jim Calhoun could. He got these guys to stick around during the post-season ban and to buy into the future he was building. Despite the Huskies having virtually nothing to play for a season ago, Ollie got every last competitive drop out of his squad. That was as good a coaching job as this season.

Being that UConn is a basketball powerhouse and Ollie an alumnus of that fraternity, I don't see him ever leaving Storrs unless it's for the NBA.
Mar 22, 2014 11:21pm
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Mar 22, 2014 11:22 PM
I would say

Self
Donovan
Stevens

Miller was in the NIT 2 years ago. I need to see a little bit more consistent contention and/or at least one final 4 appearance before I throw him in that group.

Self is about the absolute oldest I would go after.
Mar 22, 2014 11:22pm
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Mar 22, 2014 11:23 PM
wildcats20;1595286 wrote:OK then give me Roy Williams.
Come on lol
Mar 22, 2014 11:23pm
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Mar 22, 2014 11:30 PM
I love K, but I would type his resignation myself if it meant getting Brad Stevens tomorrow.

He's still as good a closer as there is in the recruiting game, but his overall coaching has left a lot to be desired the past few years. I thought the 2010 national title would jump start one last run at a mini dynasty for Duke, and it might have if Kyrie Irving didn't go down to injury in 2011, but that window closed quickly. If K can't get Duke back to the Final Four in the next three or four years, then I'd be in favor of the passing of the scepter.
Mar 22, 2014 11:30pm
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Mar 24, 2014 3:43 PM
Izzo, Stevens & Self, inpo
Mar 24, 2014 3:43pm
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Mar 24, 2014 3:47 PM
Give me Izzo.
Mar 24, 2014 3:47pm
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Mar 24, 2014 5:44 PM
1. Tom Izzo
2. Jim Boeheim
3. Coach K
4. Roy Williams
5. Thad Matta
Mar 24, 2014 5:44pm
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Mar 24, 2014 6:00 PM
Izzo is still within his prime. Boeheim and Williams have both sort of left it.
Mar 24, 2014 6:00pm
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Mar 24, 2014 6:24 PM
Classyposter58;1596098 wrote:1. Tom Izzo
2. Jim Boeheim
3. Coach K
4. Roy Williams
5. Thad Matta
Thad matta?
Mar 24, 2014 6:24pm
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Mar 24, 2014 6:24 PM
Classyposter58;1596098 wrote:1. Tom Izzo
2. Jim Boeheim
3. Coach K
4. Roy Williams
5. Thad Matta
Jim boeheim?
Mar 24, 2014 6:24pm
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Mar 24, 2014 6:41 PM
I'd disagree with Jim Boeheim. Historically his teams have fared fairly inconsistently (i.e. missing the NCAAs four times since 1997).
Mar 24, 2014 6:41pm
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Mar 24, 2014 6:55 PM
Jim Calhoun, obviously

the kids wouldn't even have to go to class
Mar 24, 2014 6:55pm
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Mar 24, 2014 7:01 PM
I can't begin to explain how much I disagree with Classys list.
Mar 24, 2014 7:01pm
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Mar 24, 2014 7:02 PM
Laley23;1596117 wrote:I can't begin to explain how much I disagree with Classys list.
I got to Boeheim and just stopped, lol.
Mar 24, 2014 7:02pm
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Mar 24, 2014 7:22 PM
Classy proving his stupidity
Mar 24, 2014 7:22pm
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Mar 24, 2014 9:21 PM
Is Classy pretty much the new Darby? Just completely clueless regarding everything.
Mar 24, 2014 9:21pm
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Mar 24, 2014 9:41 PM
I'll add Beilein sp, Pittino, Bennett and good to see Ollie mentioned.
Mar 24, 2014 9:41pm
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Mar 24, 2014 10:12 PM
ernest_t_bass;1595253 wrote:Only? Lol
Well yea, didn't you see how he basically let his team lose 9 games to get them ready for their deep tourney run!
Mar 24, 2014 10:12pm
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Mar 24, 2014 10:24 PM
17 Sweet 16s and Cuse is always tough. Let's not forget they were 25-0 to start this season and not particularly a good scoring team either
Mar 24, 2014 10:24pm
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Mar 24, 2014 10:45 PM
Classyposter58;1596183 wrote:17 Sweet 16s and Cuse is always tough. Let's not forget they were 25-0 to start this season and not particularly a good scoring team either
Let's also not forget they finished 3-6 and that boeheim has been coaching since WW2
Mar 24, 2014 10:45pm
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Mar 24, 2014 11:16 PM
Classyposter58;1596183 wrote:17 Sweet 16s and Cuse is always tough. Let's not forget they were 25-0 to start this season and not particularly a good scoring team either
More flame outs and earlier than expected tournament losses than anyone. Fact.
Mar 24, 2014 11:16pm